ELLENBURG DEPOT – Donald W. Barnaby, 78, of Military Turnpike, passed away April 28, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on November 27, 1945, the son of Wesley and Jeannette (Boisselle) Barnaby.  After graduating from Altona school, Don entered the U.S. Army where he served his country being honorably discharged in 1969.

He went on to marry the love of his life, Linda (Miller) on November 28, 1970 in Ellenburg.

Don was a correction officer and worked 35 years with the New York Department of Corrections in Dannemora and Chateaugay. He was proud to serve his community as a firefighter, for 40 years, with the Ellenburg Depot Volunteer Fire Department.

He loved being out in nature, hunting, fishing, and gardening, and also loved to spend time reading. With his wealth of knowledge, Don completed many crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles.  Don was also a fan of sports and enjoyed watching NASCAR, hockey and football.

Above all else, Don loved being with his family.  Nothing brought him greater joy than surrounding himself with the love of his bride, children, grandchildren, and extended family.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his loving bride, Linda Barnaby of Ellenburg Depot; daughter, Wendy Coons and her husband Howard of Ellenburg Depot; son, Alan Barnaby and his wife Geneva of Chapin, SC; sister, Emilie Barnaby of Jacksonville, FL;  grandchildren, Joshua Coons, Morgan Coons, Taylor Barnaby and Brynne Barnaby; 6 nieces and 5 nephews.

The family would like to sincerely thank Dr. Craig Hurwitz, Dr. Todd Whitman and Dr. Alissa Thomas for their unwavering support and loving care. To our angel on earth, Marianne Sorrell, Don's renal nurse, who was always there, whenever we needed, with loving guidance and care.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 4th at 1:00 p.m. in St. Edmund's Church in Ellenburg.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Ellenburg Depot Volunteer Fire Department. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.rabideaufuneralhome.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted into the care of the Rabideau Funeral Home, 5614 Route 11, Ellenburg.