Donald A. West left this life on September 13, 2022.

He was born on December 15 ^th 1929 in Westfield, Massachusetts, the third oldest of 20 children to Albert and Emma West.

Don joined the US Navy at the age of 17 and spent 20 years of active duty. He served all over the globe including the Korean Conflict.

After retiring from the Navy, he went to work in the aerospace industry again, traveling to Europe and other locations.

He was married twice. His first marriage to Patricia Mallalive produced two children, Phillip and Susan. His second marriage to Betty Roush produced two children, Donell and Michael. With this marriage also brought 3 step children, David, Sandra and Sheryl.

Don is survived by 7 brothers and 3 sisters, 5 children, 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.