May 31, 1929 - August 17, 2023

“I’ve had a Lifetime of Love and Laughter…”

Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday August 17th, 2023 at Lakeridge Health Ajax.

Don, in his 95th year, was predeceased by his beloved wife Beryl in 2008.

Predeceased by his parents Leslie & Agnes Gorrie.

Cherished Father of Kristine Nash (Chris Neshevich) and the late Thomas Sinclair.

Adored Pop Pop of Nicole (Brian) and Maddison (Matt).

Great Pop Pop Pop of Bowie & Via.
Dear brother of Jean Moore (the late Gerry Ginn & the late Tom Moore), Alan (Carol) and predeceased by Robert & Ross (the late Beryl).
Don will be lovingly remembered by all of his extended family, many friends and business colleagues, and his “family” at

Don was a proud retiree of General Motors who retired from the Accounting Division after 44 years of service.

Don was a kind, gentle, caring, strong, funny, helpful, wonderful person who never was idle. His quick wit and incredible sense of humor were legendary and always present. Don loved his family and enjoyed spending all his time with them.

He was profoundly proud of his entire family and was anxiously awaiting another great grandchild to be born later this year.

In his later years he liked to keep busy at the family restaurant, The Brock House, and became a daily fixture known as “The Don”. As “Director of Property Management” He could be found up a ladder changing the sign, cutting the grass, tending the 1000 sq foot vegetable garden, shoveling the snow, cleaning the parking lot and enjoying a wonderful lunch with his restaurant family. He enjoyed a wonderful life and was incredibly active up until this year when his health began to fail.

The family would like to invite you to join with them for a Celebration of Don’s Life at his “home away from home” - The Brock House on Aug 29 at 4pm. 918 Brock St N, Whitby.

A Private Family Service and Cremation has taken place. A Private Family Interment of Ashes will take place at a later date.

Don served as Treasurer at Simcoe Hall Settlement House for many years. It was his wish that any donations be directed to his granddaughter Nicole (nicole@roots2rise.ca) to purchase food (canned and fresh take-a-way), and also to purchase toys for children at SHSH and The Denise House for this Christmas.

For online condolences please visit armstrongfh.ca .