Donald Kane

Donald A. Kane Jr., 69 yrs. old of Otego, NY , formerly of Sharon Springs, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at MIB Hospital, Cooperstown, NY.

Don leaves behind his wife of 32 years, Shelley (Austin) Kane, his beloved daughter Emily and his sister, Donna (Charles) Olsen. He is also survived by his two favorite sisters-in-law; Kelly (Chris) Uyehara and Michelle (Dan) Senn, his mother-in-law, Constance Austin,7 nieces and several great nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents, Donald and Muriel Kane of Sharon Springs.

In 1970 Don was drafted into the Army where he served admirably doing a tour of duty in Vietnam.  Upon his honorable discharge he was awarded a National Defense Service Medal and Vietnam Service Medal.  Following his service in the Army, Don went on to earn his associates degree in Science Lab Technology from SUNY Cobleskill and also went on to further his education, graduating from SUCO in 1980 with a bachelor’s degree in science.  In 2015 he retired from the ARC of Otsego where he was employed for 35 years.

He will be fondly remembered for his satirical humor, quick wit and impersonations of Arnold Schwarzenegger.

A private graveside service and interment will be held at Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Arc Otsego – 35 Academy St. Oneonta, NY 13820 or Springbrook of Oneonta, NY.