Donald P. Chamberlin

Donald P. “Zeke” Chamberlin, 88, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday morning, July 31, 2015, in the Sanctuary at St. Paul’s in South Bend.

Don was born August 11, 1926 in Mishawaka, a son of the late George and Bernice (Edgar) Chamberlin. He spent his entire life in Mishawaka. Don served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Don married Edna M. Sarabyn on September 13, 1952 in St. Patrick’s Church in South Bend.

Don was employed as a Mail Carrier in Mishawaka with the United States Post Office. He was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church where he was a Lector for many years. Don was a member of the Mishawaka Branch #820 of the Postal Carriers Union. He also belonged to American Legion Post #161. Don sang in the Michiana Male Chorus. He and his wife enjoyed traveling in the U.S. and especially abroad. They wintered for six years in New Port Richey, Florida.

Don was preceded in death by his wife, Edna; a brother, Edgar; and sisters, Alice Bailey and Sally Richardson.

Don’s surviving family includes brothers and sisters, Bruce (Carol) Chamberlin of Mishawaka, Frances VanVynckt of Hammond, Thomas (Gerry) Chamberlin of South Bend, Ray (Stella) Chamberlin of Mishawaka, Ruth Hinton of Chicago, Illinois, and Warren (Joyce) Chamberlin of Mishawaka; a brother-in-law, Paul Richardson; a sister-in-law, Edith Chamberlin; and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, August 4, at 10 am in St. Monica Catholic Church, 222 W. Mishawaka Ave., Mishawaka, with Monsignor Bruce Piechocki officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka.

Friends may spend time with Don’s family Monday, August 3, from 4 - 7 pm in Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 W. 3rd Street, Mishawaka, and also Tuesday from 9 - 10 am in church.

Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Assistance with memorials is available through the funeral home.