Donald P. Flyte, 82, of Palmer Twp., died Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in St. Luke’s Hospital.
Born: October 5, 1928 in Easton, he was the son of the late Paul and Anna Kolb Flyte. He was a loving, devoted and exceptionally caring husband for 62 years to Doris (Marsh) Flyte.
Personal: He was a Corrections Officer at the Northampton County Prison for many years before retiring. Prior to that he was employed by Sheridan Machine in for many years. A 1948 graduate of Easton High School, he served in the Navy during WWII.
Memberships: He was a member of Dallas-Lafayette Lodge #396, F & AM; Tin Can Sailors US Navy Destroyer Veterans; and American Legion, Brown & Lynch Post #9, where he was known as the driver of the “command car”. He was also an avid Red Rovers and Penn State fan and proud grandfather and biggest cheerleader at his grandsons’ sporting events.
Survivors: daughters: Dolores Gordon and her husband Dennis of San Diego; Debra Price and her husband Michael of Palmer Twp.; Donna Barney and her husband Albert of Kunkletown; grandsons: Shawn and Justin Gordon and great-grandchildren: Madison, Ryan, Reilly and Reis. He was predeceased by his best buddy, his dog “Lucky.”
Services: 10 a.m. Monday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton; visitation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday with Masonic Service at 7:15 p.m. Interment Northampton Mem. Shrine.
Memorials: may be made to Brown & Lynch Post # 9, 2260 Corriere Dr., Easton, PA 18045 or Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042.
