Donald F. Drane, of Marshfield died September 10th at South Shore Hospital after a short illness at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife Barbara (Casey) Drane. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Arlene (Reese) Drane and his son, Thomas Drane. He is also survived by his children, Anne Richards of Rocky Mount, NC, Andrea Drane of Burlingame, CA, Steven Drane of Winn, ME Nancy Rice of Rockland, MA, and his stepchildren, Susan White of Oak Bluffs, MA, Mary Beth Williams of Marietta, GA and Michael White of Miami, FL., 10 grandchildren and 1great granddaughter.
Before his retirement he was Director of Education at John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. He joined the company in 1950 and retired in 1983. He was a graduate of Northeastern University and Northeastern University Law School, and held the chartered life underwriter designation from the American College of Life Underwriters. He was a past member of the Marshfield Country Club and Marshfield Lions Club.
Visiting hours will be held at the MacDonald Funeral Home 1755 Ocean St (Rte 139) Marshfield, Sunday from 2:00 to 6:00 pm.
Funeral Service and Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers contributions in Donald’s memory may be made to the South Shore Hospital 55 Fogg Road, South Weymouth, and MA 02190.