Daniel (Dan) Donaldson of West Tisbury died peacefully in his sleep on Jan. 12. He was 81.

He was a loving and devoted husband, father, step father and grandfather. He was loved by his community and all who met him.

He was an accomplished athlete who played semi-professional hockey in Boston, loved to ski and was an avid tennis player. He was a talented chef who, at a young age, worked with family at the Provinvcetown Inn. He worked his way up to vice president of marketing of Hallsmith Sysco food services.

He was a kind, loving man who strived to be the best version of himself each day. He will be missed by many.

Dan is survived by his wife, Kathryn Lang Donaldson; his children, Kelsey Donaldson Lang, Sue Donaldson, Andrew Donaldson and Greg Leland; his sister, Ann Donaldson; and his grandchildren, Jack Meaney, Deacon Leland, Owen Donaldson, Killian Leland and Evelyn Donaldson.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Marthas Vineyard Center for Living, P.O. Box 1729, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568, where Dan loved to spend his days with friends.

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