Donald Richard Doane, 72, of Poultney, Vermont passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, May 25th, 2019 surrounded by his doting family after a long battle with cancer. Born on August 21, 1946 in Lincoln Maine to Harold and Jessie Doane. Donald graduated high school from Lee Academy in Lee Maine. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam, and was a dedicated employee of General Electric for over 30 years. Don was a Ford nut just like his father before him, a lover of all animals, a master mechanic, an avid boater, firearms enthusiast, Pepsi drinking, fun loving, devoted husband, father and grandfather. He has left behind a loving wife Charlene of 44 years, their pets Chica and Millie, a son Donald Harold Doane, his wife Jessica, their children Mattilyn, Henry Harold and Myra Beth. A daughter Ren Ruth Johnson, her husband Brian Richard Johnson and their daughter Maria Ren, and countless beloved friends and family. Predeceased by his parents Harold L. Doane and Jessie Ruth Doane, an infant sister Joyce Ruth Doane, Mother-in-Law Myra Nelson and Father-in-Law Wallace Smith Nelson. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, May 30th from 5-7pm at the Roberts Aubin Funeral Home 266 Allen Ave in Poultney, Vermont. A graveside service on Friday, May 31st at 11am at the Poultney Cemetery with military honors provided by the Vermont Military Honors Team and the Poultney American Legion, followed by a reception. Arrangements are under the direction of the Roberts-Aubin Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.robertsaubinfuneralhome.com . SERVICES Visitation Thursday, May 30, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Roberts-Aubin Funeral Home 266 ALLEN AVE POULTNEY, Vermont 05764 Graveside Service Friday, May 31, 2019 11:00 AM Poultney Cemetery Main St. & RT 140 Poultney, VT 05764