Mohawk: Donald J. Varin, Sr., 81, of Mohawk, passed away peacefully, September 4, 2012 at his residence. Don was born on January 23, 1931, in Ilion, the son of the late Adolph and Sara Elthorpe Varin, and was educated in Mt. Markham and Mohawk schools. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. On July 3, 1954, Don was united in marriage to the Former Frances LaPuma in St. Mary's Church, Frankfort. Mrs. Varin passed away January 29, 1995. Prior to his retirement, Don was employed with Jefferson-Smurfitt Corporation, New Hartford. Don is survived by his loving daughter and son-in-law, Mary Jo and Paul Lowell of Mohawk; his loving son, Donald J. Varin, Jr. of Mohawk; his beloved grandchildren, Paula and Kenny Anna, Erik and Kelly Lowell, Andrew Varin, Christian Varin and Sarah Varin Boisen; his sister and brother-in-law, Esther and Kenny Rood, Sr. of Ilion; his brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Winnifred Varin of Ilon; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Frank and Marie LaPuma of Frankfort, Annabell and Peter McKevitt of Frankfort and Martha Cobb of Frankfort and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother, Joseph Varin and his sisters, Marion Barnes, Lena Rockwell, Jenny Farber and Millie Everson. His funeral will commence at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 7, 2012 from the chapel of the Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, Town of Frankfort, Ilion with the Rev. Dr. Andrew Peloubet, officiating. Interment will following in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frankfort, where he will be laid to rest next to his wife with full military honors. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at the Enea Family Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.eneafamily.com . The family has entrusted his care and funeral to Enea Family Funeral Homes.