CASTLETON, N.Y. — Donald E. Hempstead, 81, formerly of Castleton, N.Y., died peacefully at Evergreen Commons on Wednesday March  29, 2017.  

Born in Albany, N.Y., he was the son of the late Bertha (Van Amerongen) and Lawrence Hempstead and was also predeceased by his son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Dawn Hempstead, and a brother, Raymond Hempstead.  

Don was a 1953 graduate of Castleton Union School. After a brief time of work at the Fort Orange Paper Company, he entered and graduated from Albany Business College. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1958 and served until 1960. He was employed by Mobil Oil in Albany for 22 years, retiring in 1987. He had his own painting business until 2008.

Don is survived by his wife of 60 years, Eileen Hempstead; his son Kevin (Marilyn) Hempstead of North Adams, Mass.; and grandchildren Brandi Hempstead and Jeremy Hempstead.

Funeral notice: The Eastwyck community and friends are invited to calling hours Sunday, April 2, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home 1700 Washington Ave., Rensselaer, N.Y.

Calling hours will continue at the Ray Funeral Home, 59 Seaman Ave., Castleton, N.Y., Sunday evening from 4 to 7 pm. Funeral service will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Connecting Point Church 508 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, NY 12061.