Saratoga Springs, NY - Donald A. Caron, 71, died Saturday (Sept. 11, 2010) at Saratoga Hospital, after a brief illness and long battle with Alzheimers disease. Born on May 1, 1939 in Redford, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Irene (Bell) Caron. Don worked in sales for most of his career and was a prodigious entrepreneur who founded Adirondack Associates and worked hard to support his family. He raised his family in Clifton Park, and enjoyed spending time with them, traveling, playing golf and basketball, and following horse racing. Don is survived by his wife of 49 years, Joan (Waters) Caron of Saratoga Springs; his sons and daughters-in-law, Darryl and Mona of Clifton Park, Jeffrey and Media of Saratoga Springs, and Donald Jr. and Christina of Reston, VA; his grandchildren, Justin and Meghana of Clifton Park, Abigail and Samuel of Saratoga Springs, Emily, Kristen and Grace of Reston, VA; two sisters, Theresa Boldman of Mannsville, NY and Linda (Don) Belofski of Concord, NC and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Donald was predeceased by his brother, Harold. Relatives and friends may call at 10am Saturday (Sept. 18, 2010) at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (584-5373). A memorial service will follow at 11am at the funeral home. Memorials may be made his name to the Alzheimers Association of Northeastern NY online at www.alz.org/northeasternny. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.