1952 – 2012

LAKELAND, Fla. — Donald James Tolan, 60, passed away June 3, while visiting family in Florida.

He was born March 12, 1952, in Waltham, Mass., to Donald J. Tolan and Elizabeth McAllister.

Don grew up in Norway. Don and his best buddy, Russell Frost, also now passed on, were members of the Norway Boy Scout Troop.

Don graduated from Oxford Hills High School in South Paris, with the Class of 1970. After high school he attended the Harry Lundeberg Seafarers School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Don’s home port was in California for many years as he traveled the world, first as a Merchant Marine and then with the various companies he worked for.

Above all, Don was an amazing artist. He was naturally gifted with the creative skills to draw and paint. Don had a wonderful sense of humor, which he will always be remembered for. He was taken from us too soon.

Don is survived by his sons, Justin Cummings of Oxford and Christopher Tolan of Clearwater, Fla.; grandson, Justin Cummings of Oxford; sister, Penny Rineer of Great Mills, Md.; special aunt and uncle, Irene and Ron Parenteau of Lakeland; uncles, Richard McAllister and Guy McAllister of Norway; aunt, Dot Packard of Norway; special niece, Christina Good of Leonardtown, Md.; great-niece, Samantha Lee and great-nephew, Hunter Lee of Leonardtown, Md.; and other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Don was predeceased by his mother, Elizabeth McAllister Scott; father, Donald J. Tolan; sister, Donna Tolan Cote; and special cousin, Brad McAllister.