Donald Joseph Appleby

    Appleby, Donald J., 68, December 8, 2012.  Arrangements by Riposta Funeral Home, Belfast.
    NEW LIMERICK – Don “Apple” Appleby, 68, passed away December 8, 2012. He was born October 7, 1944 in St. Paul, MN. He attended school through high school in St. Paul before enlisting in the Navy in 1962. Don was a 1976 graduate of Foothill College in Los Altos, CA as part of the Navy’s Associates Degree Completion Program (ADCOP). Following a distinguised career, he retired from the US Navy in 1984. During the next 24 years, Don worked for the US Navy Department in either a contractor or government civilian status.
    Don is the third youngest from a family of five siblings, including one brother and three sisters. He is survived by them and his wife Linda (O’Leary) Appleby; Don and Linda’s son, Donald David Appleby; Donald’s wife, Dana (Eagleton) Appleby and three grandchildren, including Kobi, Kali, and Donald Jack. Don is also survived by a previous wife; two children, Trinette and Cindi and more grandchildren, including Trinette (Appleby) Barton and her husband, Ron and their children, Jordan, Joshua, Jake, Jaylynn, and Joliegh, and Cindi’s children, Brett and Alyssa.
    During their marriage, Don and Linda called many states home, but lived most of their lives right here in Maine.
    Don touched so many in such a special way, near and far, during his lifetime. Thank you for the difference you have made in each of our lives. Even though he was taken early, he had a full life with a loving family and loving friends surrounding him. Don, we will always remember you.
    Don belonged to several organizations. Helping others was a major part of who he was. He will be missed by members of the Brunswick ELKS, Lodge #2043 and Topsham American Legion Post 202. He was a Master Mason and was raised in the order by his father at AF & AM Lodge #8, United Lodge in Brunswick, Maine. After moving here to New Limerick, Don changed his affiliation from the Brunswick lodge to the Monument Lodge here in Houlton.
    At Don’s request, there will be no public service. Cremation arrangements are by Direct Cremation of Maine. Contributions may be made to Lights of Life Cancer Care Program of Maine for Aroostook County. The mailing address is as follows: Aroostook Medical Center, c/o Lights of Life Campaign, P.O. Box 151, Presque Isle, Maine 04769-0151.
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