For those of you who may have missed the Feb 18 Free Press obituary, Don Rathbone passed away Monday, Feb 15, 2010, at home, surrounded by his family. Visiting hours are listed as Friday, March 5th, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Ready Funeral Service South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd, Burlington. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Saturday, March 6th, at 11 a.m. in St. Catherine of Siena Church in Shelburne. To read the complete obituary see the obituary section of the Free Press website at www.burlingtonfreepress.com/obituaries.
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This news saddens my day.....
This news saddens my day.....
Don Rathbone
He was on the mend last season. He beat me fair and square in a JAM race. What a great guy. I'm so sorry I won't be seeing his Tartan transom next season.
I met Don at Shelburne Shipyard in 1986 when his boat was next to mine. He was waxing the hull. Usually a dreary job, Don was exuding joy as he brought his boat to peak gloss. At the time I was not a member of LCYC. He suggested I consider joining the club. I figured if Don represented LCYC club members, it must be a great club.
When I was put in charge of docks, Don made a special effort to help me. While some members treated LCYC as a cheap marina, Don always went the extra mile to generously help out and make the club all that it could be.
I will miss Don's friendliness, sense of humor, and keen racing style. He was the finest example of a Corinthian Yachting Racing Captain in our club!
Mike Barker
Don
We will miss Don. He was a friendly outgoing person who made everyone feel at ease. He will be missed at LCYC