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Bill and Val Esford posted a condolence
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Don was a special person. He was a great train engineer and the children loved him. He shared his time by helping all who needed assistance, what a great show of generosity. We could all learn from his example. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and associates. Bill and Val Esford
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Margaret McGoey posted a condolence
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Will miss you Don. You always made me laugh.
Hugs Margaret❤️
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George Roscoe posted a condolence
Saturday, May 17, 2025
very sorry about don he was well love and enjoy his trips over to my mothers and I know my mother enjoyed Linda and don vists
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Donalda Lockhart uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
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Donalda 95 Birthday April 5, 2025
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Linda Bates uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
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The apple of Poppys eye Alex and his garden flowers
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David Townsend posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Don and Linda were an amazing couple. So supportive of each other and great givers to our community, whether for seniors, those needing food security or youth in Scouting.
Don seldom complained about life’s challenges and always found the positives in situations.
He will be missed.
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Barb Stewart posted a condolence
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Linda, Todd and Tina
The world is now short a wonderful, caring man whose love for Linda and children was evident in all he did. Don worked tirelessly to make sure that those who knew him would be comfortable and cared for. He was a great craftsman, making all sorts of interesting things – walking sticks, bird feeders, you name it and he made a lot of these things with recycled material.
I consider myself privileged to have known him and called him a friend. His pain is gone and those of us who are left will forever remember the kind, funny and generous person he was. Rest in Peace Don.
My love to you all.
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Steven Jackson posted a condolence
Sunday, May 4, 2025
So sorry to hear about Don's passing, he was a lovely man who loved sharing, he used to enjoy Music at Bayride and played the Cajon as we sang songs with the kids.
Don generously gave me a Didgeridoo which is part of my instrument collection now.
A very nice man who will be sadly missed, condolences to Linda and the family.
Steven and Monica Jackson.
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Christine Kennedy posted a condolence
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Gary and I are so saddened to hear of Don’s passing.
He was always a kind and gentle soul whenever we would meet or attend a function with he and Linda, He always had a smile, followed by a joke of some kind!
His continued sense of humour was always apparent, and his love for Linda was always his foremost concern over the years, especially during both having illnesses over the last few years. Even in sickness, Don always kept a good outlook, and tried to make it easier for Linda, family and friends around him.
It was an honour to know him, to laugh with him and to see how much of a gentleman he was.
So now Don, keep telling your jokes, riding the trains and above all rest in peace and love.
Christine Kennedy & Gary Hay
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Bob Clinton uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, May 3, 2025
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We acquired one of Don’s creations, a Baltimore Oriole feeder ,many years ago. Sue hung it on a tree faithfully every year for the last five years with no success. Serendipitously, we had the first pair visit the day I think he passed. We remember Don as it gently swings in the breeze.
He will be missed
Bob and Sue
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Andrea Potter posted a condolence
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Don you were an amazing human and will be sadly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing you. I will especially miss the “dad” jokes although I am not sure if some of them would qualify given the content lol. Rest easy old friend. Andrea and Matt
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Kris Stevens posted a condolence
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Don- the affable champion of the “dad joke.” An original- Don was a kind and helpful man. Though he wouldn’t take your grief, he would also not take it if a child was struggling. Thanks, Don!
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Kim McCaugherty posted a condolence
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Linda and family, I am so sorry to see the news of Don's passing. He certainly was Linda's trusty sidekick and he followed her wherever she went. They made a great team. Hugs to you Linda.
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Thursday, May 1, 2025
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