Donald Kilbourne

Donald "Donny" Kilbourne unexpectedly passed away on September 12, 2026, at the age of 71.
Born July 25, 1955, in Genoa, New York to parents Donald Rictor Kilbourne and Carol Westcott. Donny attended Southern Cayuga schools and later obtained his GED in 1997. Donny served as a Navy mechanic on the USS Orion (AS_18) Fulton as a class Submarine Tender mechanic during Vietnam, where he received a National Defense Service Medal.
Donny's passion was Mustang cars. He loved to rebuild them and collect models which he enjoyed putting together. His model Mustangs were his pride and joy.
Donny's love for people was strong. He made many lifelong friends and considered many of them as family. He loved kids, and everyone he met became his "grandchildren" which he loved in addition to his own grandchildren. He even created a special gate in his fenced yard so they could visit any time they wanted to.
Donny was predeceased by his parents, Donald and Carol Kilbourne, and his sister Joyce Westcott.
He is survived by his wife Deborah Stell Kilbourne, his siblings Diana, Robert, Donna, Craig Kilbourne and Sandra Holloway. His son, Donald Kilbourne Jr., grandchildren Haylee, Tyler, Drake, Armond and Skylar. Father-in-law Richard Stell, Brother-in-laws Todd (Mary Jane) Stell, Kevin (Terri) Stell, Sister-in-law Kelly (Robin) Allen, many nieces and nephews and special friends Randy Carner and Terry Mills.
A graveside service will be held at Sampson NY State Veterans Cemetery, 6632 NY-96A, Romulus, NY 14541 at 12 noon on Friday, September 18, 2026.
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