J. Donald Isaacs, 91
J. Donald Isaacs former President Pro Tempore of the Delaware State Senate passed away on April 28, 2023, from Alzheimer's disease.
He was born and raised in Milton, Delaware on April 8, 1932, son of Earl and Sarah Isaacs. He moved to Townsend, Delaware with his wife and two children in 1957 to start his farming business. He started out growing peas, tomatoes and asparagus. As his farm grew to over 500 acres, he then changed to growing corn and soybeans.
As a young farmer he received awards for Outstanding Young Farmer in the state of Delaware and the National Top Young Farmer.
He served as a Delaware State Senator from 1962 through 1976. While serving in the senate he sponsored and co-sponsored numerous bills for the state and his district, such as the picture on the state driver's license and the first senior citizen center and living quarters in Middletown, Delaware. Donald gave his life serving the citizens of the state of Delaware making it a better place to live and work.
After serving in the Senate he served as a board member of the Delaware Solid Waste Authority and as a board member on the Henlopen Condominiums in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. He was a member of the Freemasons of Delaware.
Don was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa E. Pierce; one brother, Earl Isaacs; and a sister, Carol Brassard.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Clydia D. Isaacs; his son, Nicholas W. Isaacs (Elaine); and daughter, Lisa D. Isaacs. He has five grandchildren, Travis Isaacs (Shayna), Olivia Weaver (Clay), Sarah Meyer (John), Clydia Torres (Tony) and Kristen Conques (Nick). He also has eight great grandchildren. He has one surviving sibling out of three, Mary Ann Hearne.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and pleasure boating. He played golf and bocce ball. He loved his family and the MOT community.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 8, 2023, at 11:00 am, viewing from 10:00-11:00 am at Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home in Middletown, Delaware. Interment will be private in Old Drawyers Cemetery.
Those who wish to donate to their charity of choice in lieu of flowers feel free to do so in our father's name.
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