Donald A. Dragon

Donald A. Dragon, 82, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on March 30, 2016 in Allen, TX. He was the husband of the late Janice A. Dragon for fifty five years. Born in Providence to the late Paul A. and Maude W. (South) Dragon. Mr. Dragon was a United States Air Force Veteran and retired after 23 years as a CMSGT. He then began a second career at the Dunes Club where he rose to become the General Manager and retired after 27 years. In his position at The Dunes Club, he served not only the members and staff, but also the local community. He was responsible for arranging the first Fire Fighters Ball, The South County Hospital Ball, The Narragansett High School Prom, and many other community functions, of which continue to be held at the Dunes Club today. This allowed the community to enjoy the club and the organizations noticed an increase in attendance and fundraising. He was also a board member of the South Kingstown Elks Club, a member of the Club Managers Association, and an active member of the Wakefield Baptist Church. He was a respected figure in the community and beyond for his ability to connect with people. He and his wife were involved with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Providence and Connecting for Children and Families in Woonsocket. Together with his wife, he enjoyed volunteering for Seniors Helping Others, in a literacy program teaching adults to read, and helping local preschools at which his daughter worked. He will always be affectionately remembered as “Papa Dragon” by the many children of The Magical Dragon Family Child Care. Donald was a lifelong Red Sox and Patriots fan. He and his wife’s first date was at a double header Red Sox game. He met Robert Kraft in October 2015 at the Cowboys vs. Patriots game in Dallas. Donald is survived by his son Donald Dragon Jr., and daughter-in-law Mary Clarke of Narragansett; daughters Lynne Dragon, Laurie Dragon, and son-in-law Gregg Lessly all of Allen, TX; sister Gloria E. Cronin of Narragansett and brother of the late Paul A. Dragon, Jr. and Lloyd W. Dragon; grandchildren, Danielle, Derek and Deanna Dragon, David and Sydney Lessly. Visiting hours will be held Monday April 11, 2016 from 4:00-7:00 pm in Avery-Storti Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Tuesday April 12, 2016 at 10:00 am in the Wakefield Baptist Church, 236 Main St, Wakefield, RI 02879. Burial with military honors to follow in Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to http://pulmonaryfibrosis.donorpages.com/Tribute/DonaldDragon please include "restricted for research" in the donation or the Wakefield Baptist Church.