Donald ‘Don’ John Avery, age 83, passed away on April 17, 2020 in Kennesaw, Georgia. Don was born on December 22, 1936 to the late John Leo Avery and Gertrude Mae Braley in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Don was happily married to Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Cusick Avery for 45 wonderful years. Through those years of marriage many great moments together along with the children. He believed that it was very important to spend time with family, he adored his family and cherished every moment he spent with them. Don absolutely loved the water; he loved going fishing and going out on the boat. He also loved Ford vehicles, and even used to work on his own vehicle. He was always sure that he had a clean vehicle. Don was a devote member at St. Catherine Church and was strong in his beliefs. He will be loved and missed by all.
Donald John Avery is proceeded in death by his parents, John Leo Avery and Gertrude Mae Braley Avery; daughter, Sylvia Avery Bass; brother, Alfred Avery; and sister Barbra Crowley.
Don is survived by his wife, Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ C. Avery; son, Thomas (Jean) Brownell, Minnesota; daughter, Diana (Rick) Stubbs, Arizona; brother, John Leo Avery Jr., Maine; seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and many nieces and nephews.
Private Funeral Mass services for Mr. Avery will be held on Friday, April, 24th, 2020 at 11:00 AM. Due to the current situation with COVID-19, the family wants to extend their love to each and every one of Mr. Avery's family and friends that are not able to attend the service in person. You may see the service via live stream at https://youtube/YTDMdFT2pBc.
In lieu of flowers you can donate to the ST. Vincent De Paul Society.
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