Donald "Don" Bedore, 92, of Salmon River Road in Plattsburgh, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13th, 2025 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Plattsburgh, New York with his son Tim by his side. He was born in Saranac Lake, the son of Clarence and Bertha Bedore.

Don was an avid woodworker, taking great pride in his former business, the Geodesic Dome Manufacturing Company. He enjoyed spending his time restoring vintage Chris- Craft boats, golfing, spending his winters in Florida with his community of friends, and caring for his and Carol's greyhound dogs that they rescued throughout the years.

He was predeceased by his parents, his wife Carol (Getman) Bedore, and his siblings; Isabelle Stringham, Madeline Lutters, Dorothy Filion, Norma Fountain, Lois Bedore, Gail Bedore, Betty Tobrocke, and Richard Bedore.

Don is survived by his children; Dona (Thomas) Santa Barbara of Clifton Park, NY, Michelle Senecal of Plattsburgh, Timothy (Terri Gannon) Bedore of Peru, and Christopher Bedore of Plattsburgh. Nine grandchildren; Matthew (Mary) Santa Barbara of Detroit, MI, Travis (Brittany) Santa Barbara of Clifton Park, Tanner (Alyssa) Senecal, Meg (Kelly) Longshore, Jessica (Jason) Perry, Jacqueline DeCapite, Christin (Jeremy Sherman) Bedore of Plattsburgh, Carrie (Roger) Long of Port Kent, and Dustin Bedore of Beekmantown. Fourteen great- grandchildren; Brayden and Camryn Santa Barbara of Clifton Park, Lawson and Lennon Senecal of Plattsburgh, Gavin Longshore of Plattsburgh, Ava, Carter, and Weston Perry of Plattsburgh, Luca and Aria DeCapite of Plattsburgh, and Cora, Reece, Averie, and Charlie Long of Port Kent.

In following his wishes, there will be no calling hours or service. To share a memory or condolence with the family, please visit www.rwwalkerfh.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the R.W. Walker Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 69 Court Street, Plattsburgh, NY.