Donald R.J. Welsh, MD.

We are sad to announce that Don Welsh left this

earth on August 16, 2012. Don died as he

lived, expressing gratitude for a wonderful life of

89 years. He bore, with unfailing courage, dignity and good

humour, the many limitations imposed by a stroke in 2006.

Born in Brantford, Ontario to Leslie and Marjorie Welsh.

A veteran of WW11 serving overseas in the RCAF.

University of Toronto Medical Class of 1950.

Don will be missed and lovingly remembered by his children, Robert,

Kathryn (Tom Stefanik), his grandsons Sean and Jeremy and

his brother Gordon. Isabelle, Don's loving and much loved wife of

32 great years, will never forget this warm, supportive, realistic

and caring man.

He leaves many good friends from Shouldice Hospital

where he worked for 52 years as a Staff Surgeon,

Chief of Staff and, prior to the stroke, the examining doctor

at the Davisville office. His laughter and endless supply of

jokes and stories will be fondly remembered. Colleagues in

Philatelic Societies, here and overseas, will recall his passion

and enjoyment in his lifetime hobby of stamp collecting.

Now the albums are closed!

We deeply appreciate our many special friends for their concern,

visits, support, and understanding through Don's journey.

Thanks also to the medical teams in Unit K2C, and all others involved

in Don's care at the Veterans Centre at Sunnybrook Hospital.

Undying gratitude to Dr. Brenda Whitney for her friendship and

interventions through the past six years.

Cremation has taken place.

A service of remembrance will be held at R.S. Kane Funeral Home, 6150 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON on Sunday, August 19, 2012, at 1 p.m., with visitation one hour prior.

Should you wish to make a memorial donation, perhaps you

might consider the Sunnybrook Veterans Comfort Fund, 2075 Bayview Avenue

Toronto, ON M4N 3M5; The Salvation Army, or in keeping with Don's memory,

enjoy a special dinner with someone loved.

All arrangements under the direction of RSK