January 13, 2018- Donald William Mabb, 79, passed away peacefully, after a long illness. He resided at the home of his loving daughter and caregiver Deborah Mabb Glaze in Norfolk, Virginia. Don was born in Glens Falls, NY September 14, 1938, the son of George W. Mabb and Cora Hermance Mabb.

He was predeceased in death by his parents, wife Shirley Rustin Mabb, wife Peggy Treadway Mabb, and brother George M. Mabb.

Don was a jack of all trades. He was an auto mechanic for years working at Mandigo’s Salvage, a self-employed roofer and handyman, and ran the Hid-away tavern for years.

He is survived by his brother-in-law and longtime pal, Douglas Campney, seven children; Deborah Glaze of VA, Darlene Clark of NY, Dennis (Wendy) Mabb of TN, DJ Mabb of NY, Deais (Paul) Clark of NH, Deanne Healy of NY, and Sam Willard of SC., Step-son Roy (Dottie) Dubay of NY, 16 Grandchildren and 35 Great-Grandchildren. Also surviving are his brothers Gerald (Barb) Mabb, Billy Mabb, Dale Mabb, and sister; Sandra Perkins, Rosemary Speller, Florence Welsh. Donna Mattison, and Cindy (Don) Brayton.

Celebration of life will be held in New York in the summer for family and friends.