After a lengthy illness, it is with sadness we announce the passing of Donald Lorne Lambkin (Donny) on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the age of 81. Don passed peacefully after a loving visit by his family.
Don is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Suzanne Lambkin, cherished children, daughter Tonya Lambkin, son Shawn (Laura) Lambkin. Loved Grandfather of Jake Lambkin and Brooke Lambkin, all of Kitchener.
Don was a dear brother to Robert (Colleen) Lambkin, sisters Debbie (Jim) France, Lisa (Don) Golem, also uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Don is predeceased by his parents Lorne and Gertrude Lambkin.
Don was an avid car buff, who enjoyed owning and restoring cars, being one of the members of the original Highwaymen Car Club.
Don had many trophies for drag racing, normally found at Cayuga raceway, in his younger years.
Don was a Service Manager and a transmission specialist. He thoroughly enjoyed being a District Sales Manager for a cookware company and traveled to many destinations as a result of sales awards. There wasn't anything he could not build or fix.
Don had a serious motorcycle accident in 1983, that caused a series of long-term debilitating illnesses, what would stop most, he kept his love of life in his stride.
Don adored animals of all kinds, leaving behind his best friend Bentley.
Many, many thanks to the precious friends who stayed by our sides supporting us, through many years of uncertainty. We are indebted to the Alzheimer's Society for their generous support, and our lifeline, Ontario Health at Home, especially Amy Ewing.
Don's family will receive relatives and friends at Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre, 1001 Ottawa St. S., Kitchener, (519-743-8900), on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., where the funeral service will be held in the chapel at 1:00 p.m., with Rev. Karen Charles officiating. A private family interment will take place at a later date at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to Rags to Riches Cat Rescue, 132 Colonel Talbot Rd., Tillsonburg, ON N4G 4G9 or to the Alzheimer Society of Waterloo Wellington, 116 - 82 Wilson Ave., Kitchener, ON N2C 0E4.
