December 31, 1925 - December 24, 2014
Donald Rodney Sturgeon, age 88, of St. Catharines, Ontario, passed away December 24, 2014 at the Welland Hospital. Born in Bruce Mines, Ontario, he was a son of the late Frank and Ruth Sturgeon. Don had a passion for education working as a Teacher, Principal, School Inspector, Superintendent, and Director of Education over his 37 year career. Don was an active member of the Shriners and Masons organizations wherever he was living and spent many years driving children to the burn hospital in Erie on behalf of the Shriners.
Survived by his wife, Donna Roberta Sturgeon; sons Daniel Keith Sturgeon (Sirpa) and Donald Roberts Sturgeon (Debbie); sisters, Rita McLean (Doug) and Eunice Martins (John); 4 grandchildren Lindsay Sturgeon, Cody Sturgeon, Colleen Brien, and Laura Brien; as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by daughter Kathleen Ruth Brien; sisters, Katherine Mills and Phyllis Moar; brothers, Calvin Sturgeon, Lyle Sturgeon, Joseph Sturgeon, Cecil Sturgeon, and Daniel Sturgeon.
A private family service will be held at a later date. If desired, donations may be made in Don’s memory to the Parkinson’s Society of Canada. Arrangements entrusted to the HULSE & ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, (905-684-6346). On-line tributes may be made at www.hulseandenglish.com.
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