Donald Cookingham, 66 entered into eternal peace on February 11, 2022, in Hyde Park, NY. " Don, Donny, Mr. C." was a beloved Son, Father, Brother, Uncle, Mentor and Friend.

Born on April 13th, 1955, to Carolyn B. Cookingham Donald C. Cookingham. He was a lifelong resident of Staatsburg, NY.  Donald retired as Service Manager for Fire Apparatus Repairs at Nichols Oxygen Service, Hyde Park, NY.

A lifelong member of the West Clinton Fire Department, Donald served as Past Chief and Commissioner. He was an active member of the Dutchess County Chiefs Association, The Dutchess County Fire and Safety Board, and the Firemen's Association of the State of New York. Donald was an alumni, active leader and mentor for many years with the Dutchess County 4H Program and Kids for Kids Dairy Goat Club.

Donald is survived by his mother Carolyn, Mary Ellen Sullivan, daughter Carolyn (Brenan) May and son Christopher Cookingham (Mica Cline). His sisters Sally (David) Graybill and Betty McGlashan as well as 7 nephews, 7 nieces, 3 great nephews and 7 great nieces. As well as his herd of well-loved 4H goats. Donald is preceded in death by his father Donald as well as his daughter Jesse DuBois.