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Brother Donald Schaefer, M.I.C.

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1940 – 2021 Thompson, CT – Brother Donald Schaefer, M.I.C., was the only child of William Schaefer and Mary (Lucas) Shaefer. During his early years, he lived in Manhattan. During his life, he owned a wallpaper and design store and was involved in real estate before entering the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate… Continue Reading

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