Donald R. ‘Duck’ Fountain

Donald R. “Duck” Fountain, 45, died Friday, May 9, 2008 at Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville. He was born on July 22, 1962, the son of the late Robert M. and Pearlie Mae Kilmartin Fountain in Gloversville.

He was employed by various leather mills in the area where he worked as a toggler; he also worked as an assembler for Coleco Industries in Mayfield and worked as a landscaper around the area. Donald enjoyed fishing, camping and watching soap operas with his late mother, Pearlie Mae. Most of all, he enjoyed hanging out with his friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include five brothers, Bobby Fountain, Ronny Fountain, Henry Fountain, Joseph Fountain, all of Gloversville and Timmy VanKleeck of Rochester; three sisters, Caroline Freeman of Gloversville, Lena Fountain of Mayfield and Sue McGillis of Gloversville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be no calling hours. Cremation will take place at Park View Crematorium in Schenectady. A funeral service will take place at a later date at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, 51 Fremont Street, Gloversville. Donations may be made in Donald’s memory to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Avenue, Gloversville, NY 12078. Please visit the family’s online guestbook at www.brbsfuneral.com.