Don, age 66, died unexpectedly, but peacefully in hospital on Tuesday March 19 2024, following a lengthy battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s.

Don is survived by his wife Linda after 47 years of marriage.

He will be very much missed by his son Micheal, his stepdaughter Annette (Rob), his grandchildren Breanna (Anthony), Nathan (Vanessa), Kaitlin (Brandon), and great-grandchildren Connor, Matthew, Jackson, Dechlan, James. He will be sorely missed by his brothers Ron, Tom, Ted and Joe, and from a large extended family. Help us celebrate the life of this extraordinary family man.

The family would like to thank the staff at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, Community Care Durham Adult Day Program, Alzheimer Society Durham, his family doctor Fatima Hashmi and the staff of WWMD Home Care for their unwavering 24 hour support that made it possible for Don and Linda to live together in their home over the past 4 years.

Visitation will be held on Monday March 25 2024 at 11 a.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 1 p.m. Mount Lawn Funeral Home and Cemetery, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby.