1937 - 2016
Southington - Donald G. Galayde, 79, died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016 at Heather Hill Care Communities, in Chardon, OH.
Donald was born January 26, 1937 in Warren, OH, the son of Stephen H. and Lucy Mae (Yates) Galayde.
He was a 1955 graduate of Jackson Milton High School, and later Donald served in the United States Army. He was employed by Copperweld Steel for 30 years and retired as a machine shop foreman. Donald later worked 14 years for Hiram College Physical Plant.
Donald was a member of the Carroll F. Clapp Masonic Lodge for 55 years and the Valley of Youngstown Scottish Rite for 45 years.
Survivors include sons, Stephen D. Galayde of Garrettsville, Aaron G. Galayde of Yakima, WA, and Scott R. Galayde of Garrettsville; a brother, Robert S. Galayde, of Pataskala, OH; and seven grandchildren, Dakota, Alexander, Madeline, Ruby, Caillean, Laina and Nathan.
All funeral services for Donald will be private.
Burial will take place in Crown Hill Burial Park in Vienna.
Selby-Fox Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.