Donald W. Terrell, 82, of Woodbury, formerly of Pomfret, died Sunday, January 15, 2012 with his family at his side after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. He was the husband of Lucille (Grisgraber) Terrell. Mr. Terrell was born March 16, 1929 in Waterbury, son of the late Howard and Grace (Brewer) Terrell of Woodbury. He was educated in Woodbury Schools. Mr. Terrell was a PFC serving in the Army, stationed in Georgia and France. Prior to his retirement in 1982, Donald was employed by Southern New England Telephone as a foreman and the Woodbury Telephone Company. He loved working outdoors. A beekeeper, his honey business was named Honey Comb Hill. He also enjoyed woodworking, gardening and working on tractors. There was nothing he couldn't fix. Mr. Terrell volunteered as a scoutmaster in Pomfret, was a member of King Solomon's Masonic Lodge, # 7, A.F. & A. M. and a member of the Pomperaug Grange in Southbury. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Woodbury, where he served as a Deacon and a member of the Board of trustees. Besides his wife of 62 years, he leaves three sons, Donald W. Terrell, Jr. and his wife Kathy of Waterbury, Brian P. Terrell and his wife Sue of New Milford, and Gary E. Terrell and his wife Elizabeth of Barrington, RI; three daughters, Sandra L. Glowa and her husband George of Southington, Elaine S. Knudsen of Salem, WV and Shirley J. Robinson and her husband Kevin of Woodbury; three sisters, Edie Willenbrock of AL, Esther Townsend of CT and Barbara Parker of CT; a brother, Robert Terrell of FL; several grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Donald's family would like to thank the staff of River Glen Health Care Center in Southbury for the care they shared with him and his family. A special thanks to his wonderful roommate, Mr. Frank Cappani who always kept a caring and watchful eye out for Donald.

Memorials: Memorial contributions may be made to the Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders, 60 Temple St., Suite 8-B, New Haven, CT 06510.

Cemetery: New North Cemetery

Location: Munson-Lovetere Woodbury

Services: Funeral will be held Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 11: 00 a.m. at the Woodbury Funeral Home of Munson-Lovetere, 2 School St. Burial in the spring will be in the New North Cemetery.

Visitation: Calling hours Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.