Donald E. Wrisley

January 10, 1935 - December 21, 2015

Donald E. Wrisley, 80 of Westport, passed away Monday, December 21st 2015 at his home surrounded by family. He was born January 10th 1935 in Upper Jay, NY the youngest son of Olin K. Wrisley and Hazel E. Ward. On January 15th 1954 he was united in marriage to Barbara A. Vaughan daughter of Rupert (Ted) Vaughan and Alysa Barber. Don was employed at Prescott Woodworking Company at an early age in Keeseville, NY. After marriage he worked for Vaughan and Huntley Lumber Company in Westport, NY, and later for the Dock and Coal Company in Westport. He then went to work for the Town of Westport Highway Dept. as a heavy equipment operator and in 1985 he became the town Highway Superintendent until his retirement in 1990. Don also owned and operated a small farm where he raised angus beef cattle and sold hay to many customers including the Word of Life Ranch in Schroon Lake. He also did private logging jobs with his two sons. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, one daughter Tracey Sayre (David), two sons; Mark Wrisley (Cindy), Russ Wrisley (Beth), nine grandsons; Jason (Heather), Eric (Kat), Ken, Kevin (MaryBeth) Sayre, Clayton, Derrick Wrisley, Seaver, Tyler, Conner Wrisley, and six great grandchildren. Don is also survived by two brothers; Marvin (Lou) Wrisley of Clayton, NJ. , Raymond Wrisley (Ellen) of Essex, NY and LaCanto Florida. and many nieces and nephews. Don was predeceased by his sister Mildred Wrisley and brother Charlie Wrisley. Calling hours will be from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Sunday December 27, 2016 at Marvin-Heald Funeral Home, 7521 Court Street, Elizabethtown. A funeral service will immediately follow. Burial will be at a later date in Black River Cemetery. Donations in Don's memory can be made to the Westport Emergency Squad. To light a memorial candle or leave an online condolence, please visit www.healdfuneralhomeinc.com