Robert E. Doney

GLENFIELD – Robert E. Doney, 80, of Sand Pond Road, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, July 19, 2016.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, JoAnn; his children, Robert V. and Shelly Doney; Julie D. Brown; Christine and Douglas Clemens; six grandchildren, Alexandra Doney; Ashley Doney; Tyler Brown (Nic Leo); Tiffany (Trevor) Bradish; McKenzie Clemens (Benjamin) Hodson; Nicholas (Elora) Clemens; a sister, Cora Mae Doney Hack of Florida; Clint Doney of Fort Myers, Florida; a sister-in-law, Sharon Moore of Sackets Harbor, NY.  In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a brother Leon (Junior) Doney.

Robert was born on September 30, 1935 in Lowville, a son of the late Leon F. and Mary Berrus Doney.  He graduated from Lowville Academy in 1952.  On January 26, 1956, he married JoAnn Bibbins at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in New Bremen.  Bob delivered milk for Ross Dairy in Lowville and owned and operated Doney’s Barber Shop in Lowville.  Bob operated contracted mail routes to Stillwater, Croghan and Beaver Falls.

Mr. Doney was a communicant of St. John’s Catholic Church in Lyons Falls.  He was a past member of the South Lewis Central School Board, and the Lewis County Office of the Aging Board.

Bob and JoAnn have lived for the past 30 years at Chases Lake, where he took great pride in taking care of his property.  He enjoyed operating his tractor, visiting family and friends, cooking and barbequing.  Bob especially loved his six grandchildren.

Funeral services were held privately by his family.  Arrangements are with Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville.

Condolences may be made online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com .

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