Donald McClarin

Obituary of Donald McClarin Donald George McClarin, 71, The Villages, FL passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Don was a 1957 graduate of Clarence High School in New York State. He earned a Bachelor's degree at the State University of New York at Fredonia and a Master's degree from the University of Buffalo. He was a High School Band Director at Starpoint Central School, then at Portville Central School, both in New York State. His marching band won numerous awards on the east coast in the 1970's and into the 1980's. In 1989 he became the High School Principal at Cuba Central School which later became Cuba-Rushford Central School. Upon retirement, he and his wife spent their winters travelling throughout the United States, Mexico, New Zealand and Australia in their RV. An active member of Bethel Lutheran Church, he volunteered to do Mission work at Peace Lutheran Church in Slidell, LA for 5 months following Hurricane Katrina. In April 2006 the McClarins relocated to The Villages, FL. Mr. McClarin loved the out of doors. He section-hiked 1,320 miles of the Appalachian Trail, was a member of The Villages canoe and kayak club and the Dragon Boat Team and was a frequent golfer. He also played trumpet in The Villages Concert Band, the Sunshine Strollers, and the Celebration Brass Band. At Hope Lutheran church in The Villages he was the head of an usher team, active on the Disaster Immediate Response Team, and the leader of the Building Team for 2 years. Don was predeceased by his father and mother, Leroy and Virginia McClarin and leaves his wife of 48 years, Marion (Taylor) of The Villages. Also, a son Donald Jr. (Christine) of Virginia Beach, VA; Ronald (Brandy) of Tampa, FL; and Daughter Bonnie Jean (Terry) Cole of Endicott, NY. He has 10 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 27, 2011, 5:00p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in The Villages with Pastor Barry Hunteman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Hope Lutheran Church Building Fund, 250 Avenida Los Angelos, The Villages, FL 32159 or to Bethel Lutheran Church of Portville, P.O. Box 606, Portville, NY 14770. Services A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 27, 2011, 5:00p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in The Villages with Pastor Barry Hunteman officiating. Memorial Donations In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Hope Lutheran Church Building Fund, 250 Avenida Los Angelos, The Villages, FL 32159 or to Bethel Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 606, Portville, NY 14770.