Don served with the US Army. He was an Insurance and Real Estate agent for the former Youngs and Linfoot Co. in Perry, he also was a Race Track Official for the Wyoming County Speedway, Lancaster, Holland and Genesee Racetracks. He was a member of the Perry Rotary Club, Caring About Perry, Foar-Score and the former Kiwanis Club in Perry. He volunteered for the Community Clothes Closet in Perry. Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, was an avid racing, Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres and former Buffalo Braves fan. He would be seen at all of his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events. Family was a huge part of his life.
He is survived by 2 daughters: Dawn (Martin) Lilly of Oswego, Darcy (David) Conaway of Silver Springs, 2 sons: David (Pamela) Packman of Phoenix, Az. Douglas (Robin) Packman of Perry, a brother: Richard “Dick” (Juanita) Packman of Akron, 8 grandchildren: Dakota (Lexi) Packman, Brittni (Steven) Jennings, Caitlin, M.J. and Troy Lilly, Blake, Brock, and Lydia Conaway, 2 great grandchildren: Dakota and Blair Jennings, Nephews: Jim and Jason Majchrzak, Tim and Jim Packman and niece Missy Buckley along with many friends.
Along with his parent he is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Diana (Majchrzak) Packman who passed away in 2007 and a great granddaughter: Brielle Jennings.
Family and friends may call from 12:00 Noon – 4:00PM on Sunday December 27th at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St in Perry, where Funeral Services will follow at 4:00PM. A Celebration of Don’s Life will be held in the summer of 2021. Donald will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Perry, NY
Please note the Funeral Home will be operating at 33% capacity per state guidelines. New York State requires those in attendance to adhere to the social distancing guidelines and face coverings are mandatory. Thank you for your cooperation.
(In lieu of flowers) Memorial contributions may be made to the Perry Fire Department P.O. Box 243 Perry, NY 14530 or to Suzanne’s Comfort Care Home 167 N. Main St. Perry, NY 14530. For more information or to sign the online guest registry please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com . Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 N. Main St. Perry, N.Y. 14530.
