Don W. Ballagh, 79, passed away Monday, December 07, 2020, at Highland Hospital in Rochester. Don was born November 16, 1941 in Syracuse, NY.  His family moved to a 350 acre potato and dairy farm in 1944 where he was raised and went to Copenhagen Central School. He graduated in June of 1959 and entered Cornell College of Agriculture with a degree in Agricultural Engineering. He then entered the Marine Corps Reserve and served in the Tank Corps.

Employment led him to work various jobs including John Deere Company prior to going back to Cornell for another degree in Agricultural Economics. Following that, he worked with Comstock Foods and various chemical companies in the Ag Field. In 1984, he was asked if he would like to become a Town Justice, a position he held for 32 years for the Town Of Rose.

Don's love of farming, lead him to purchase a small farm in North Rose in 1988. He worked the farm and grew it into a 1500 acre operation until he retired in 2005. Since, he has worked for Fowlers Marina, Phelps Supply, and, A.N. Martin Grain Systems as a salesman.

Don was interested in many outside activities including the North Rose Lions Club from 1970 until 1983 where he was involved in the Apple Dry House, Roadside Cleanup, Children's Eye Screening, Pancake Breakfast and Annual Auction. He obtained a 100% President Award. He loved people and was always willing to help others.

He was also a member of the Pesticide Association of NYS, New York Corn Growers Association, National Soybean Growers Association, Advisory Committee for National To-Till Association, and many other organizations. His personal interests included working outdoors, restoring boats, playing his guitar, woodworking, ushering at his church, spending time with children and grandchildren, reading, completing complicated puzzles, socializing with friends, spending time on the water in Sodus Bay, and telling stories! He could fix just about anything.

Survived by his loving wife, Nancy Moreland Ballagh, two children, Elaine Catherine Ballagh of Switzerland, Jeffery William (Jessica) Ballagh of Central Square, two stepchildren, Kristen Iles of Syracuse, and Sarah Iles (Thomas) Harner of Penfield, and Five grandchildren, Elliana Ballagh, Ben Ballagh, Jack Harner, Andrew Harner, and, Owen Iles-Kehoe, brothers, Thomas M. (Mary) Ballagh, Gerald A. (Michelle) Ballagh, sister, Amy Kay (George) Peterson, sister-in-law , Marilyn A. Ballagh.

Predeceased by his brother Richard Ballagh and,  parents, William Wesley Ballagh , and Jane Cotter Ballagh.

At this time there are no services planned. For those wishing to make contributions in Don's name they may do so to the North Rose United Methodist Church, PO box 369, North Rose, NY 14516  Arrangements are in care of the Farnsworth-Keysor Funeral Home, North Rose. www.catoredcreek.com