Donald B. Fleming

Donald B. Fleming, Jr., 80, of Needham, MA died on June 11 from melanoma. He had been a patient at the Avery Manor Nursing Facility for several weeks.
Born in Wellesley, Mr. Fleming, Harvard Class of 1955, was a member of the Hasty Pudding Club. For many years he was employed as an Administrative Assistant at the Top Company and later at Nutter, McClennon, and Fish in Boston.
A railroad enthusiast, he was one of the founding members of Citizens for Rail Transportation and continued to be an active supporter of rail transportation.
In 1964 he was the Cambridge, MA. coordinator of Edward W. Brooke’s successful campaign for United States Senate.
From 2001 until he became ill in November 2009, he was a regular member of the Interfaith Peace Group, holding regular vigils on Needham Common.
In 2008 he and his wife traveled regularly to New Hampshire to work for the election of Barack Obama as President.
Mr. Fleming is survived by his wife of 45 years, Susan, his sons Eric, of Norwood, and Gregory, of Seattle, WA, brother Robert Fleming of Seattle, WA, sister Shirley Woodward of Gilford, NH, and two grandchildren, Alex and Lauren.
Visiting hours will be held Friday, June 18 from 4pm to 7pm at the Eaton Funeral Home, 1351 Highland Avenue, Needham. A memorial service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church , 1132 Highland Ave Needham on Saturday, June 19 at 11:00. In lieu of flowers donations in Donald’s name can be given to the Friends of the Needham Public Library, 1139 Highland Avenue, Needham.

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