Donald Edward Skinner

Donald Edward Skinner, AKA, Doug, Donald Duck, and Don on April 1, 2022, Don/Dad, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in St. Augustine, Florida. He was 91 years old. Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts in the fall of 1930 to Edward Skinner and Dorothy (Stafford) Skinner. He leaves behind his wife Vicki (Nadeau) Skinner; his three children, Cindy Franzen, Mark Skinner, Deedee Correia and her partner, Bob Nolin; four grandson’s, Mark Correia, Gregory Correia and his wife Sarah, Chad Correia, Quinn Franzen and his wife Barrie; 2 granddaughters, Erica Deis and Hannah Nolin; great granddaughters, Alexis Correia and Riley Correia; great grandson, Jack Holmes; step daughter, Valerie Hanson; step grandson, Kevin Hanson and his wife Mechelle; great granddaughters, Kalani and Aralyn Hanson; great great grandson, Mateo; niece, Gail Capillo and her family; nephew, Billy Robertson. Don was preceded in death by his one and only sister, late Janet Robertson and late brother in law, Bill Robertson. Dad had a full life of fun enjoying many things. He attended Attleboro Massachusetts Schools then he went onto Northeastern College. Married young having three children. Traveled Europe with business partner, friend and confidant, Rathbun Willard working multiple jobs, working at metal and controls before opening his own business, Deltran Corporation in North Attleboro. He was the successful president of Deltran until his partner did him wrong. During those years of running Deltran he supported his family, became a mason, joined the Lions Club of North Attleboro and owned and operated a gun club in Exeter, Rhode Island. Dad was an avid skeet shooter at the Plainville Gun Club for years. New Hampshire was one of many of his favorite places. Loved visiting the Kings Grant Inn, spending time in Laconia. He then bought a house in Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, where he would spend winters snowmobiling and motorcycling in the summer months. Upon leaving his company he relocated to Laholla, California, where he started a limousine business “Carrington Line”. He enjoyed spending time entertaining and having fun. After that he decided to buy an RV and travel the country. After 3 trips back and forth from the west coast to the east coast, he settled in Wahalla, South Carolina. Dappled in real estate, then was off to New Orleans. He loved New Orleans and bought and sold time share resorts until a brief illness slowed him down. He then decided to buy a house in St. Augustine, Florida, where he enjoyed the last 26 years of his life. He continued to work small jobs to stay busy. Enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends. Dad had the most generous heart. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Donald Edward Skinner

October 19, 1930 - April 1, 2022