Donald R. Livingston

MILTON – Donald R. Livingston passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on Sunday, December 8, 2024.

Don was born in Teaneck, NJ and raised in Cresskill, NJ son of the late John Orr and Winifred (Erhart) Livingston. He graduated from Cresskill High School in 1967 and furthered his education at Fairleigh Dickinson University, graduating in 1971, with a Bachelor’s degree in business. After graduation he worked for a short time in the insurance industry, and owned and operated an ice cream shop in Cherry Hill Mall. Never one to be still, Donald found his passion as a self-employed contractor, restoring and flipping old homes. In 2004, Donald and Barbara moved to Milford where he continued work as a contractor, and then later retired in Milton, DE.

In his spare time, Don remained active in hobbies of fishing, golfing, and his most favorite hobby, landscaping and gardening. In his younger years, Don had a passion for rebuilding classic car engines, and taking them out for drives on the open roads.

Donald is preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Winifred Livingston.

He leaves behind to cherish wonderful memories, his wife of 52 years, Barbara (Mjolund) Livingston; a son, Ian Scott Livingston (Jennifer); a daughter, Kelly L. Soults (Dan); special family friend, Stewart Miller; twin granddaughters, Ashleigh, and Brooke Livingston; and a brother, Arthur O. Livingston (Pam).

A memorial service to celebrate Donald’s life will be held at 1:00pm on Sunday, January 12, 2025, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal Street, Milton, DE. Online condolences and memories can be shared to the family at www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to Camp Orchard Hill Replacement Cabins, in honor of Don Livingston. Donations should be made payable to Camp Orchard Hill, 640 Orange Road, Dallas, PA 18612 or processed securely online at https://www.ultracamp.com/donations/donationselection.aspx?idCamp=649&campCode=coh&idDonationCategory=810