Mr. Donald Eastman, Jr.

December 25, 1956 - May 17, 2013

Donald Eastman Jr. of Malone, NY was surrounded by his family when he moved on to his next journey on May 17, 2013. Donny loved farming and spent much of his life close to the land. He was a kind and generous man who loved deeply and fought for what he believed in. He raised his girls to believe in themselves and stand-up for what is important. He worked side by side with his wife, Jo on their farms for over 26 years. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Eastman of Malone, NY; father Donald Eastman Sr. of Ellenburg Center, NY; children, Jennifer Hill and spouse David Hill of Canaan, CT, Alicia Coons and spouse Jacob Coons of Ghent, NY, Rebecca Dibble and spouse Wayne Dibble of Chateaugay, NY and Amanda Eastman and her fiancé Corey Walton of Malone, NY. He is also survived by two sisters, Elaine Lang of Ellenburg Center, NY and Beverly Eastman of Vermont and two brothers, Robert Eastman of Millerton, NY and Paul Eastman, Sr. of Vermont. He is survived by his grandchildren, Erica Hill of Boston, MA, Bryan VanWeort and Benjamin Hill of Canaan, CT, Craig Coons of Ghent, NY and Tristan and Emily Dibble of Chateaugay, NY. He is survived by 19 nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his mother, Patricia VanDeMark of Hebron, ND. Calling hours will be held at the Chateaugay Funeral Home on Friday, May 31 from 7-9 pm with a prayer service at 8:30 pm. Donations in memory of Donny can be made to Make-a-Wish Foundation, Hospice of the North Country or the Malone American Cancer Society Relay for Life Team: families fighting for a cure.