Donald Eugene Wright, 66, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2014, at his home. He was born on Aug. 19, 1947, in Harrisburg, and was a son of the late Paul Eugene Wright and Mable (Collins) Robinson.

Don was a 1965 graduate of Carlisle High School. He retired after 44 years of service with the former Embarq Telephone Co., Carlisle. He also co-owned with his wife for 30 years, The Farmers Market Restaurant, Carlisle. Don was a former member and Past President of South Middleton Twp. Fire Co. and was a former coach and Past President of the Boiling Springs Youth Baseball League.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Diana R. (Snyder) Wright, one son, Keith A. (and his wife, Janet) Wright of Carlisle, one brother, Dennis Pechart of Carlisle, two sisters; Debra Allison of Enola and Peggy Pechart of Mechanicsburg, two grandsons; Alex and Justin Wright and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2014, at 11 a.m. in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Rev. Richard L. Warner officiating. Burial will be in Westminster Memorial Gardens, Carlisle. A viewing will be on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 301 Chestnut St., Suite 101, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17101.