Donald J. Wallace

EAST CANAAN — Donald J. Wallace, 44, of Norfolk Road, died Nov. 18, 2009, at his home after battling a long illness. He was the husband of Cynthia “Sam� (McLoughlin) Wallace.

Donnie was born April 18, 1965, in Norwich, Conn., the son of William Wallace Sr. of North Canaan and the late Isabel (O’Connor) Wallace, who died in April 2009.

Donnie worked for his father at Bill’s Refuse Service as a refuse collector. He worked through July of this year before he had to retire due to his health. He had worked for his dad for more than 20 years. Donnie was a graduate of Oliver Wolcott Technical School in Torrington, and attended Texas Tech University for three years.

Donnie was most at home outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He worked in Montana as a hunting guide. He loved old muscle cars and working on crosswords with Sam.

In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by his brother, William Wallace Jr. of Merrimac, Fla.; his sister, Kelly Paine of Taconic, Conn.; two stepchildren, Amy Cooper of Torrington and Amanda Cooper of Dunellen, Fla.; and several aunts and uncles in Norwich.

Funeral services were held Nov. 25 at the Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home, North Canaan. Flowers may be sent, or contributions in Donnie’s memory may be sent to Linda Tiramani, ASPCA Special Giving, 520 8th Ave., 7th Floor, NY, NY 10018. Include Donnie’s name in the memo line along with your contribution, which should be made payable to the ASPCA.

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