Extracted from The Laurel Leader-Call (Laurel, MS)
Monday, August 13, 2002

DONALD L. GENESSE

Donald L. Genesse, 74, of Laurel, died Sunday, August 11, 2002, at his home. Services are set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Indian Springs Cemetery. Mr. Genesse was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Air Force. He was retired, having worked as a taxidermist for 55 years. He was a member of First Church of God in Laurel. He was a member of the Moose Lodge.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Genesse.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Genesse of Laurel, three sons, Robert Genesse and William Genesse, both of New Hampshire, and Donald Genesse of San Diego; a daughter, Patricia Paris of New Hampshire; a brother, Fred Genesse of New Hampshire, seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.