Donald C. Rines

Donald C. Rines, 63, of Punta Gorda passed away September 5, 2010. He was the son of William H and Thelma (Weist) Rines, born May 26, 1947 in Binghamton, NY. He founded Mid-Atlantic Laboratory Furniture in Hanover, MD. Donald was on the Board of Directors for Bello Machre for many years; he was a member of Community United Methodist Church of Crofton, MD and attended Burnt Store Presbyterian locally. He began coming to Punta Gorda in 2002, spending time both here and in Severna Park, MD. Donald enjoyed woodworking and boating. Donald will be greatly missed by his wife of 31 years, Linda; daughters, Bonnadale Rines of Stanardsville, VA, and Lauren Rines of Crofton, MD; sons, William (Roxanne) Rines of Baltimore, MD, Christopher Rines and David (Katie) Rines, both of Severna Park, MD; sister, Constance Hagopian of Ann Arbor, MI; sister-in-law, Alma Rines of Rockville, MD; and 5 grandchildren. No services are planned at this time. Memorial donations may be made to TideWell Hospice, 1144 Veronica St, Port Charlotte, FL 33952. To express condolences to the family, please sign the online guest book.