Donald Willan

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Donald Willan, 79, of Micco, Florida, passed away on December 30. He was the husband of Arline (Fiske) Willan.

Born in Providence to the late Francis and Mary (Serydynski) Willan, he joined the United States Marine Corp in 1955 and served during the Korean War. After the war he finished his education and after working at various jods, he started his first company, Galaxy Industries. He retired from Swarovski Industries as a Chief Engineer. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Orioles #272, Fraternal Order of Eagles #4527, American Legion Post #0189, Moose Club and a Lifetime Member VFW Post 4651.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his son, Dan Willan; two sisters: Joan Castricone and Gloria McCormick; a step-daughter, Tracie Zinno and step-son, Kevin McGuire. He was the step-father of the late Robin Trudel and Gary McGuire.

Services and burial the Veterans Cemetery in Exeter will be private.

Donation in his memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300

Jacksonville, Florida 32256 would be greatly appreciated.