Donn passed away quietly at the age of 71 in the beautiful mountains of Humboldt County in July 2022.

A true craftsman, Donn had an undeniable gift and could create anything with his hands whether it was building with wood or playing the guitar creating music. His passion for the outdoors complemented his quest for a simple life his last 20 years. He was born in Sacramento but was always drawn to the Pacific Coast — first to Gold Beach and then Shelter Cove, where he stayed and forged a new life for himself.

He is survived by his two children, Kerry and Manuel Martello, his sister Eileen Gillette and her two daughters Leeza and Jen, many cousins, as well as the wonderful friends who became his family along the way. He is incredibly loved and missed. May he be free from the weight of the world and inherit the wind. Rest In Peace Donn/Dad.