Obituary of Donald Wild

Donald E. Wild March 18, 1936 - May 23, 2014 Passed away May 23, 2014 at FF Thompson Hospital after a long battle with numerous illnesses. He was born in Auburn, NY but lived over 60 years in the Canandaigua area. He is survived by his wife 0f 38 years Alice "AJ" Wild, daughters Michelle Shaw and Susan (Jabaut) Lyons and son Duane Wild. Sister Sonja (Robert) Sweeney. Grandchildren Amberle MacDonald, Brittney Tucker, Jamie Lyons, Bobbie Smith, Peyton Smith, Bianca Wild, Owen Wild and Kylyn Pronti. Great grandchildren Lilyan, Nevaeh, Lucas, Jaxx and Serenity. Predeceased by parents Edwin & Gladys (Green) Wild. Don was a heavy equipment operator for Hunts Excavating and after retirement drove bus for CATS. He excavated the mountains at both Bristol Mountain and Hunts Hollow ski resorts. He also put in most of the water lines in Crystal Beach as well as dug basements and grading/landscaped for numerous housing tracks in the Victor, Mendon and Rochester areas and Canandaigua businesses such as Stella's and Farnsworth Chevrolet. He enjoyed bowling and was on a Wednesday night league for many years. He also enjoyed euchre and played in many tournaments. He was a little bit of a gambler and would occasionally go to the horse track and racino. He loved his scratch offs. He was a huge NASCAR fan. He loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed their visits. He also loved his animals Patches & Louie (cats) and Oreo, Billy and Macy (dogs). Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 at the Fuller Funeral Home 190 Buffalo St. Canandaigua. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 11 am. at the Funeral Home. There will be a reception at the Canandaigua Moose Lodge after the funeral.