Starbuck, Donald M., age 79, a resident of Brewster, NY since 1967, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at home.

Donald was born in Manhattan, NY on February 2, 1932 to Leonard and Vivian (Ritchmeyer) Starbuck. He was graduated from Scarsdale High School, attended Nichols Jr. College and received a Bachelors of science degree from Columbia University in Manhattan.

Donald married Bernice Huber on August 7, 1963 in NYC. Bernice died on March 13, 2010.

Donald worked as a Health Inspector for the New York State Department of Health in White Plains, NY.

Donald was an avid tennis player, football fan and fisherman.

Donald is survived by his daughter, Lynda M. Starbuck of Brewster, NY; three grandchildren, Matthew, Griffyn and Devyn.

Friends may call at the Beecher Funeral Home, 1 Putnam Avenue, Brewster, NY on Saturday, March 19, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00pm.

At the families request, contributions in Donald’s memory may be made to Hospice Care in Westchester and Putnam Inc., 540 White Plains Rd., Tarrytown, NY 10591-5102.