Donald R. (Don) Vaine, 81, of Springfield passed away Monday, October 15th, 2018 at Birch Pointe Health and Rehabilitation .
Don was born April 25, 1937 in Massapequa New York, to Gerald and Marian Vaine. He was a graduate of Hornell High School. Don served in the United States Navy. Don was united in marriage to Priscilla Decker on August 6, 1960 Ithaca, New York. Don retired from Butternut Bakery in 2000. He loved to travel with his wife, and his cousin Bobby. His greatest love was being a Grandpa.
Survivors include his loving wife Priscilla Vaine, three children, Debbie Oglesby , Mark Vaine and , Colin Vaine; five grandchildren, Mackenzie, Kelsey, Bridget, Anna, and Sophie; and a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Marian Vaine, one sister, Sally Collins; and one brother Bill Vaine.
Friends and family are invited to a memorial reception from 2-4 pm, Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Galloway Station,1281 E Republic Rd.,
Springfield, Missouri 65804. In lieu of flowers please make a memorial donation in Don's memory to Operation Homefront, 1355 Central Parkway S., Ste. 100, San Antonio, Texas 78232.