RENSSELAERVILLE – Donald Millious, 79, passed away Friday, December 5, 2014.  Donald was the son of the late Floyd and Katherine Millious.  He was a business contractor in the capital district for 60 years.  He also worked for the former Penn Central before starting his own business.  Don was known by many people as “Big Don” and “Capt".  He was very generous and giving to many people.  Don was a loving Dad to his children, loved his family and will be missed by his many friends.

     Survivors include his loving companion, Patricia Laquire;  children, Donna Davis, Barry (Diane) Millious, Debra (Jeff) Snyder, Charles (Nancy) Millious, Kelly (Mark) Wallace and Kimberly Zimmerman (Robert Blaisdell);  brother, Floyd Millious;  sister, Dorothy Andrus;  14 grandchildren;  and many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and his dog Max.  He was predeceased by his brother Ronald Millious and sister Alice Austin.

     Funeral services will be held 10 AM Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at the Grace United Methodist Church, 16 Hillcrest Drive, Ravena, NY 12143.  Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Selkirk.  Friends may call at the Babcock Funeral Home, Ravena on Monday from 3 to 7 PM.  Contributions in memory of Donald may be made to the Westerlo Volunteer Rescue Squad, CR 401, Westerlo, NY 12193.