Donald R. Stamford

Donald R. Stamford, 88 passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 11.  Donald was born September 19, 1933, in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Richard and Myrtle Ogle Stamford.  He was a Tool & Die maker at the General Motors Lordstown Assembly Plant, retiring in 1987.  Donald was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed a good round of golf.  He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, the former Esther S. Kaster, whom he married December 24, 1994, his children Donald (Brenda) Stamford, Tammy (Dan) Camuso, Debra (Russ) Kennedy and Mark (Lisa) Stamford, stepchildren James (Kelly) Duffey, Emily (Matt) Guarnieri and Sarah Duffey, his sister Dona Long, brother Tom Stamford, fifteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.  Don was preceded in death by his first wife Florence, sister Sandy Close and brother Chuck Stamford.  

There will be a private celebration of life for Don at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that all donations be made to Don's beautiful great-granddaughter, Adelaide, who has been battling Medulloblastoma (pediatric brain cancer) for the past three years.You can donate directly to their established go-fund me account at https://gofundme46bd62a7 or make a check payable to Edward Jones and mail to: Edward Jones, 154 Youngstown-Hubbard Rd, Suite F, Hubbard, Ohio 44425 and in the memo line write "Addie Strong”.  

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home 4700 Market St. Boardman, Ohio 44512.

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