Royal Donaldson
November 20, 1953 - January 10, 2017
Corinth, NY Royal A. Donaldson of 26 3rd St. Corinth, NY passed away peacefully on January 10, 2017 surrounded by his family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 63 years old. Born on November 20, 1953 in Saratoga Springs, NY, he was the son of the late Alfred O. Donaldson and Sandra Straight Donaldson. Mr. Donaldson owned and operated Donaldson Auto Body, an auto body and repair shop, in Corinth, for many years. Royal enjoyed attending car shows and car racing, especially drag racing. In his younger years he participated in drag racing. He also liked going to flee markets with his wife. He is predeceased by his father. Survivors include his mother’ Sandra Donaldson of Ballston spa, NY, His wife Diane Donaldson of Corinth, a son Royal Donaldson of Middle Grove, NY, 2 daughters; Sara A Donaldson of Lake Luzerne, NY and Charline Edwards of Hadley, NY, 2 step daughters; Arlene Hall and her husband James of Ballston Spa, NY and Bobbiann Rockwood of Saratoga Springs, NY, a sister, Sandra Fitch and her husband Wayne of Round Lake, NY, 5 grandchildren, Mya, Samantha, James, Harley, and Gavin. Several nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of life will be held on January 21, 2017 at the Knights of Columbus on Pine Road in Saratoga Springs at 4-6pm Memorial donations can be to “Go Fund Me- Royal Donaldson”, to assist with funeral costs. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Tunison Funeral Home 105 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrance can be made at www.tunisonfuneralhome.com
Corinth, NY Royal A. Donaldson of 26 3rd St. Corinth, NY passed away peacefully on January 10, 2017 surrounded by his family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 63 years old. Born on November 20, 1953 in Saratoga Springs,... View Obituary & Service Information