Donald James Friend, 87 of Wellington, died Sunday, March 06, 2016 at the Willows of Bellevue. He was born on September 28, 1928 in Wellington to the late Clarence and Marie (nee Waite) Friend. Donald attended Wellington High School and lived in Pittsfield for 62 years. Donald worked for Fruehauf Trailer in Avon Lake and then for Oberlin light and Power as a lineman, retiring in 1992. He was a member of the LaGrange Hunting club, the Elyria VFW and Am Vets, and the Polish club. Donald was an avid golfer and bowler. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing and camping. Donald is survived by his loving wife Carol (nee Youngblood)whom he was married to for 66 years; children Kathleen Friend of Medina, John (Janet) Friend of New York, Michael Friend of Oberlin, Cynthia (Ron) Supers of New Philadelphia, and Lynelle (Duane) Baker of Bellevue; 6 grandchildren; 2 step-grandsons; and 4 great grandchildren. Donald was preceded in death by his siblings Lyle Friend, Aletha Brandt, and Janette Praszek. Friends and family will be received on Tuesday, March 8, from 10 a.m. until the time of services beginning at 12 p.m. at Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, 370 South Main Street, Wellington. Rev. Justin Jump will officiate and burial will follow at Pittsfield East Cemetery. Donations in memory of Donald may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association PO Box 74924 Cleveland, 44194-4924. Condolences may be expressed online at www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com.

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