Donald Chilcoat, 85, Life Member Of White Marsh VFC

Donald L. Chilcoat died Sept. 24. He was 85.

Chilcoat was a life member of the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. In 2013, the fire company recognized him with an award for superior leadership. When the organization shared news of his passing on its Facebook page, people shared their memories of him, saying he was "an icon," a role model, "a great man and one of the hardest workers I’ve met" and "loved by all. They don't make them like this anymore."

Known as "Daddy Don," Chilcoat dedicated more than 70 years to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. His service started back when it was called the Cowenton Fire Company, which formed after World War II and changed its name to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company in the 21st century to reflect the community it serves.

Chilcoat was the husband of Shirley A. (nee Meyers) Chilcoat; father of Barbara Schulz and husband Charles, Donald Chilcoat Jr. and wife Kitty, Jeffrey Chilcoat and wife Candy; grandfather of Katrina Osborne and husband Darryl, Bryan Schulz and wife Jessica, Jennifer Peiffer and husband Chris, Jeffrey Chilcoat Jr. and wife Karie; and great-grandfather of Hayden and Ashton Osborne, Haylee, Logan and Ian Chilcoat and Ryleigh Schulz.

A funeral service was held at the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 30, where visitation was held Sunday, Sept. 29. Interment Holly Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may go to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 309, White Marsh, MD 21162; or Cowenton United Methodist Church, 10838 Red Lion Rd., White Marsh, MD 21162.