REV. DONALD MANNING HINCKLEY

REV. DONALD MANNING HINCKLEY – AUGUSTA – The Rev. Donald Manning Hinckley, 88, died Oct. 13, 2008, in Augusta, after an extended period of declining health. He was an ordained minister of Universalist-Unitarian faith, having actively served for 60 years. The Rev. Hinckley graduated from high school in Windsor, Vt.; attended Green Mountain College, Poultney, Vt.; and attained a Bachelor of Theology from Bangor Theological Seminary and a Master of Divinity in 1946. He was a graduate of Colby College in 1946. He served parishes in Waterville, Pittsfield, West Paris, Auburn, Houlton and Worcester, Mass. His most recent work was for All Souls Universalist-Unitarian Church, Oakland. During his early years in the Universalist-Unitarian denomination he served many administrative positions with the Northeast District of the Universalist-Unitarian Association. He was beloved by all of his many parishioners. Don played tennis until his 84th year. He was a scholar, a student of the opera and classical music. He enjoyed his hobby of hi-fi. In his early years, he served on school boards in Pittsfield and Auburn, and volunteered at Goodwill Industries. The Rev. Hinckley was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Burton; and a sister, Marjorie. His wife of 29 years, Rosalyn (Ingalls) Hinckley, survives. Also surviving is daughter, Marsha Donahue Curlew and her husband, Wayne, of Millinocket; grandson, Taylor Donahue of Portland; son, Glenn Hinckley and his wife, Linda, of West Sumner; granddaughters, Jennifer Waterman, Sarah Hinckley, Hannah Flannery and Emily Ellis; three great-granddaughters and two great-grandsons. Also surviving are stepdaughters, Nell Ingalls of Illinois and Candice (Ingalls) Hinckley of Pennsylvania; a brother, Gerald Hinckley; a sister, Mary Lou Lamphere; his former wife, Barbara Sprague Hinckley of Auburn; many nieces and nephews. Don’s family wishes to thank all the many caregivers who so patiently and kindly helped with his care. Special thanks to Dr. Gilliam Johnston, Sandra Colt, nurse practitioner; Sandie Kaiser, licensed social worker; and Susan Furlong, registered nurse. A graveside service for the family will be held at Gracelawn Memorial Park, Auburn, at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the church or charity of your choice in the Rev. Hinckley’s name. Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, One Church St., Augusta. www.khrfuneralhomes.com