 WESTFIELD - Donald M. Nash, Sr., age 77, of Villa Drive, Westfield,
died Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Florida Hospital Altamonte, in Altamonte Springs, Florida as a result of injuries sustained in a bus accident. Don was born on February 3, 1933 in Kenmore, NY, the son of the late Mason and Gracia (Markham) Nash. Don was a Graduate of Kenmore High School and the University of Buffalo where he received his bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity. During the 1970's Don had been active with the University Alumni Association, where he was held in very high regard by his fellow Alumni and peers. He was a veteran of the US Army having served in Counter Intelligence. Don moved to Westfield in the early 1960's and became a partner with William McMahon, owning and operating Kingan's Pharmacy on Main St. in Westfield for many years. Following the sale of Kingan's, he worked for Brooks Drugs, Eckert's Drugs, and CVS Pharmacy. After his retirement, he helped his son, Don, Jr., launch two successful pharmacies and continued to practice as a relief pharmacist for Nash Pharmacy Services. An outstanding citizen, Don served the community of Westfield in many ways, as a Town of Westfield Councilman for many years, a former member of the Fire Dept. of Westfield, and a member of its Exempt Fireman's Assoc.. Mr. Nash was a faithful member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church of Westfield where he had been active on the Vestry and a member of the choir. Don was also a member of the Rotary Club of Westfield, The Westfield Moose Lodge, the Westfield Fish and Game Club, the Masonic Lodge of Westfield, the Chamber of Commerce and was a life member and Past Commodore of the Dunkirk Yacht Club. He was a member of the Westfield Rotary and the family sponsored several international exchange students. He was a member of the Pharmacy Association of Western NY and Beta Phi Sigma professional fraternity. Don held a black belt in judo and enjoyed boating, music, woodworking, dancing, water skiing, skiing, snow shoeing and almost anything to do with the outdoors. He enjoyed his many friends and was devoted to his family. A humanitarian, Don was always able to see the best in anyone; he loved his fellow man and his community. He is survived by his wife: Judith (Palmer) Nash, his two daughters: Brenda DiMillo and Ellen (Jon) Bates and his three sons: Donald (Sarah) M. Nash, Jr., Brett (Sonia) Collins, and Brian (Susan) Collins as well as his 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Nash and his sister, Nancy Summerton. Friends may call on Friday evening, April 9, 2010 from 5 until 7 PM at the MASON FUNERAL HOME, 37 Clinton St., Westfield and are invited to attend the Memorial Service on Saturday morning at 10:30 AM at St. Peters Episcopal Church of Westfield. Don’s family encourages memorial donations to The Westfield Memorial Hospital Foundation, 189 E. Main St., or to St. Peters Episcopal Church Endowment Fund, 12 Elm St., both in Westfield, NY 14787, or to a charity of choice. Log on to www.masonfuneral.com to send Don’s family a message of sympathy. |
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Judy - I'm so sorry. My thoughts are with you. love, Lisa Written by Lisa Best 2010-03-06 8:55:01 PM
Sara and Don--I am so shocked and sorry to hear about the passing of Papa Nash, as we liked to call him at Gowanda Pharmacy. What a kind and loving man he was! Our thoughts are with you. Karen and Bert Miller and family Written by Karen Miller 2010-03-07 10:48:22 AM
To Judy and all of Don's family and friends. We are so saddened to learn of Don's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jane and Jim Minton Written by Jane Minton 2010-03-07 11:27:46 AM
Your in my thoughts and prayers, Don was a great person, that was blessed with so many friends. Written by Penny Evans-Colburn 2010-03-07 12:13:53 PM
Dear Aunt Judy: We just want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this painful time. I will always hold dear the memories of our gatherings, be they random (Key West) or planned (Denver). He was, as I am sure you know, a great man. We will miss him. Rick, Tracy and family. Written by Rick Nash 2010-03-07 2:57:02 PM
Judy, Don & Sara, I'm so sorry for your loss, I have lots of good memories of Don, from Kingan Pharmacy to WMH he will be missed by ever so many. Written by Madeline Baker 2010-03-07 6:16:27 AM
Judy,Don,Sara and family,I am so sorry for your loss.Don was a great guy.I have many fond memories of him from WMH.We sure will miss him.My thoughts and prayers are with you. Written by Roxanne Helman 2010-03-07 7:23:02 PM
To the Nash family. I am so sorry for your loss. I don't think there was ever a day that I went to pharmacy and Don wasn't working or so it seemed. My thoughts and prayer are with you at this time. Written by Donna Reid Watkins 2010-03-07 9:58:57 AM
Please accept our prayers and sympathy. This is a great loss to our community. The YWCA Westfield Written by Katie Smith YWCA Executive Director 2010-03-08 10:23:48 AM
Dear Judy and Family, Bill and I are so shocked and saddened to hear about the accident and now Don's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Anne and Bill Shriver Written by Anne Shriver 2010-03-08 2:20:55 PM
My deepest symapthy goes out to all of Don's family and friends. I had the pleasure of working with him at Eckerd/ Brooks Pharmacy...I will always remember him whistling up the aisle....He will be greatly missed by all.... My thoughts are with you all in this time of sadness. Written by Holly Hoffman 2010-03-08 3:50:07 PM
Judy, Sarah, Don, Ellen, Brett and Brian - I am deeply saddened by your sudden loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with you all and your families, as they are for all involved in this tragic incedent. I always admired Don's spirit for life and dedication to his practice and community. They made an impact on me very early in my years, and I was always proud to think of him as a colleague and a friend. I will honor him by trying to be the best pharmcist and community particiant I can be. We will all miss him dearly. Bill and Mary Beckman Written by Bill Beckman 2010-03-08 7:52:26 PM
Dear Judy and Family, Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss and our offer of help and support if and when needed. Don was a valuable member of our community and was respected and loved by all. We will miss him. Our prayer is that the Lord will enfold you in an embrace of understanding, peace, healing, comfort and most of all abundant love. Sincerely, John and Marilyn Hemmer Written by Marilyn Hemmer 2010-03-09 7:57:18 PM
don, sara & family: so sorry for your loss, i heard nothing but positive about your dad! we're unable to attend service, we're in florida for the month. sincerely, joe&marilyn Written by joe & marilyn worczak 2010-03-14 6:59:01 AM
Aunt Judy / Cousins & Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. I have always cherished our family visits to Uncle Don's during my younger years. Uncle Don was a fantastic guy and very positive influence to everyone and anyone. He will always be with you. Love Susie, Jason, Justin Written by Susan Nash Carlson 2010-03-14 8:28:07 AM
I am saddened to hear of Don's passing. I will always remember his wonderful smile and his warm hello whenever I went into the pharmacy. Don was a caring, helpful, and honest man with a quick wit and a great laugh. My parents always spoke highly of him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Written by Beth Connelly Patri 2010-03-15 1:11:17 PM
I have been friends with Don for 65 years since high school. For the last 19 or 20 years we have visited with Don and Judy here in California or at their homes in Westfield on an average of one or two times a year. This has effected me as if I had lost a brother. I always had someone to call and ask advice, and his was the best. He was the kindest person and always had a positive outlook on life.He and Judy,Gerry and I were to have met in Oregon last year but could not. We were planning it for this year. How I miss will him! Written by Joseph Tramontana 2010-03-15 6:19:07 PM
Aunt Judy & Cousins, With great sorrow I write this. I think back on years gone-by and smile. Uncle Don made our times together the BEST. My memories are filled with his love for His family & friends. Sending much love, Donna & Rick and Family Written by Donna Burnham 2010-03-15 7:09:27 AM
Don and Sara, We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. tom and Linda Budniewski Written by Linda and Tom Budniewski 2010-03-15 8:04:19 PM
Judy: I'm sitting here reading all the great notes about Don...I still can't believe it. Of course, we have many wonderful memories, too...we all loved Don's great smile and the conversations and laughs we've had throughout the years...a great host and a great guest! And although it may sound funny to hear it, I still think of him every time the bathroom door clicks shut because he was the one who finally fixed it so that it closed all the way - always the handyman! Love, Keash Written by Keasha Palmer 2010-03-16 10:02:34 AM
When people speak of a radiant smile I think of Don but it was not just the smile, Don himself was radiant. With sympathy, The Jordans Written by Bob Jordan 2010-03-16 6:43:36 AM
my heart & thoughts go out to the nash family,i grive with you in your loss,god bless you all. Written by walter brown 2010-03-18 6:21:08 AM
Judy, Don, Brenda, Ellen, Brett and Brian - It's never easy to find the right words at a time like this. I was so saddened to hear about Don Sr.'s passing. Thinking about him brought back a lot of good memories about hanging out with you all in Westfield. It's a shame that an event like this is what spurs those memories. Your family will stay in my thoughts and prayers. Written by Pat Mead 2010-03-24 1:38:54 PM
Dear Judith, Westfield is my hometown, although I've been gone many years. I clearly remember what a kind, caring, and warm man Don was. Whenever we kids went into the pharmacy, he and Bill McMahon always were delighted to see us. That memory has stayed with me all these years. My heart goes out to you. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. John Cali Written by John Cali 2010-04-03 3:48:04 PM
Don Nash Sr. was the Pharmacist at Westfield Memorial Hospital for more than a decade. Hospital associates remember him as a valued and respected professional and as a kind, caring and very well liked co-worker. Don's contribution to WMH will always be remembered. With sympathy, Westfield Memorial Hospital Written by Associates Westfield Memorial Hospital 2010-04-08 2:06:43 PM
Judy and Family... We are so sorry to hear of your loss. He was a great person who will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers have been with your family. Joe/Janice Russo Written by Janice/Joe Russo 2010-04-11 8:49:50 AM |