Don was born and raised on the family farm in Zhoda, Manitoba along with four siblings, Gordon, Ida, Edwin and Linda. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy for five years, and in 1955 he married Lucille Clifford at the Naden Chapel in Esquimalt.
Don had a long career in the paint business, where he owned and operated Colormart Paints in Victoria.
Don’s true passion was on the water. He was an avid fisherman spending many hours navigating the waters around Victoria, with Sooke being his favorite spot.
Don is survived by his wife, Lucille, his children Lenore (Al), Glen (Maggie) and Greg (Karen), grandchildren Jeremy, Cameron (Courtney), Bradley (Mahrisa), Nathan and Avery and great-grandchildren William and Nora. He was predeceased by his
siblings and his eldest son Richard.
The family extends their gratitude to Dr. Bourdon and the staff at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital's palliative care ward for their compassionate care during Don’s final days.
Donations to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital in Don’s memory are
appreciated.
