Donald E. Carey, age 76, died on April 24th 2021 in the Inspired Living Center of Sugar Land, a caring and loving community in Sugar Land, TX. From his birth in Milton, DE on June 30, 1944, Donald was a strong man of faith and and encouraging husband, father and grandfather. He was born on a farm near Milton to Ruth and Melson Carey and was the youngest of two boys. He and his brother, James Carey of Wilmington, DE, attended Milton High School.
Donald was employed by Dupont for 37 years where he worked as an instrument mechanic and electrician. Donald entered the Navy during the Vietnam War. On April 1st, 1972 Donald married the love of his life, Mary Ellen Clendaniel of Georgetown, DE. The two of them resided in Milton, DE where they raised two wonderful sons, Brian and Kevin Carey. Donald and his family were active members of Goshen United Methodist Church in Milton, DE and Grace United Methodist in Georgetown, DE throughout their lives in Milton. In 2019, health issues moved Donald and Mary to Sugar Land, TX to be in the care of their son, Kevin.
In life, Donald was active mason of the Masonic Lodge Endeavor #17 and wore his Masonic Ring with pride each day. Those that knew Donald would remark about his extensive and detailed knowledge of history. As a history enthusiast, some of Donald’s favorite pastimes included visiting historical sites, reading historical fiction, and spreading his vast knowledge with others. Many who know Donald would also remember his voracious appetite for reading. Donald never found a novel that didn’t appeal to him from fact or fiction and could be found with a book in hand wherever he went.
Donald is survived by his loving wife, Mary Carey, his two adoring sons, Brian and Kevin Carey and their wives Kathryn and Kassi, respectively. He also leaves behind a legacy to his precious grandchildren, Anna and Owen of Jacksonville, FL and Maddi and Logan of Missouri City, TX.
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