Don Arkell, 68, mechanic in Clancy

Don Arkell of Clancy, age 68, passed away Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 after an eight-year battle with cancer. 

Don is survived by his loving wife Connie, son BJ (Kelly), daughter Shawn (Chester), stepsons Dan (Krista) and Jake (Olivia) McEachern; grandchildren Rylan and Ruthie McEachern; brothers (Vince, Roy, Ray, Ed) and sisters (Ava, Ruby, Sharon); and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and countless other loved ones. Don was preceded in death by his parents, James and Thelma (Mannix) Arkell, and brother Scott. 

He was born on November 26, 1953, in Deer Lodge, and spent his childhood in Avon, MT. Later the family moved to Willow Creek, MT and then settled in Whitehall, where Don finished high school. His youth was full of fun, pranks, and ranch work alongside his siblings and friends.