COLE, Donald A. - b. February 16, 1926 - d. June 2, 2015

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Donald A. Cole, 89, of Howard, Kansas, passed away on June 2, 2015 at the Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka, Kansas.  He was born on February 16, 1926 in Buffalo, New York to Arthur and Alice (Olds) Cole.

Don was united in marriage on October 16, 1948 to Audrey Moore in Rochester, New York.  The couple had four children.  Don was a coppersmith and was a member of the East Avon, New York Volunteer Fire Department where he held many positions including Fire Chief.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren.  He loved to take them to Letchworth State Park in New York where they would fish, hike, deer watch, and have picnics.  Don was a self-taught piano player and could play any song he heard.  He was very close to his great-grandson, Corbin.  They were the best of buddies and made many special memories together.

Don is survived by his wife, Audrey; his sons, Roger Cole and wife, Jeanne of Pennsylvania and Steven Cole of Andover, Kansas; his daughters, Cathy Gagnon and husband, Gene of Elk Falls, Kansas and Barbara DeBrito of Cape Cod, Massachusetts; his brother, Thomas Cole of Avon, New York; his sister, Jane Pearre of Keane, New Hampshire; 6 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Cremation has been requested, and no services are planned.  Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com.  Memorials have been requested to the East Avon Volunteer Fire Department and may be left with or mailed to Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349 which is in charge of arrangements.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)