Donald G. Jenks

Schroon Lake; Donald G. Jenks, 87, passed away Thursday August 13, 2015 at the Glens Falls Hospital.
Donald was born May 7 1928 in Schroon Lake the son of the late Michael and Amelia Fanny Phelps Jenks.
Donald was also predeceased by his brothers Luther and Maurice.
Donald was a lifelong resident of Schroon Lake he was a painter and handy man for most of his life. He was employed at Slaterpryce's Wood Working Shop making pet supplies for the Hartz Co. for some time. He worked at the Schroon Lake Golf Course for a few years as well as serving as constable for the Town of Schroon for several years.
Donald was a 50 year member of the Schroon Lake Volunteer Fire Department.
Donald is survived by his sister Clara Jenks Burch of Saranac Lake, his foster son Allan (Danielle) Fosella of Schroon Lake and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside memorial service will take place at 11:00 AM Tuesday August 25, 2015 at the Severance Cemetery on Stowell Road in Schroon Lake.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Edward L. Kelly Funeral Home, 1019 US Rt. 9, Schroon Lake.