November 4, 1939~ November 30, 2021
Donald J. Kirkham, 82, of Hamilton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton.
Born in Hamilton Township, NJ he was a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Trenton Catholic High School and retired from ADT after 34 years of service. Donald was a longtime Holy Angels member and sang in their choir, most recently attending mass at St. Raphael’s Church. He was a life member of the Rusling Hose Ambulance, Rescue and Fire Company. He enjoyed working in his yard, had a vast knowledge of History, and loved animals. He was a very well-liked person who was kind,
caring and witty. Donald loved his family, especially his granddaughters, who were the light of his life.
Predeceased by his parents, John L. and Katherine (Lenius) Kirkham, sister, Jacqueline Kerlin, nephews, William Kerlin, Douglas Kerlin and Mark Kerlin, and niece, Kathleen Kerlin; he is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Barbara Kirkham; children, Lisa A. and her husband Jeffrey Offredo, Gregory S. Kirkham and his partner, Gia Stefanoni, Christina L. Kirkham, Julie Ann White and partner Brian Rue; daughter-in-law, Veronica L. Kirkham; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Lillian Kirkham; grandchildren, Jesse Marie Kirkham, Samantha Reilly Offredo and Kerianne Kirkham; nephews, Richard Kerlin, Michael Kerlin, R. Scott Kirkham, and David Kirkham; as well as many other nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 7, 2021,
at 10:30 a.m. at St. Raphael- Holy Angels Parish, 3500 South Broad Street, Hamilton, NJ.
Visitation for family and friends will be held Tuesday morning from 8:00-10:00 a.m. at the Buklad-Merlino Memorial Home, 2141 South Broad Street, Hamilton.
Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hamilton.
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