Passed away peacefully at Grand River Hospital on the 25th of January 2021 at the age of 67. He was a beloved husband of Donna McEllistrum and wonderful father of Angela Nyp (Jason). Loved grandfather of Addison and Easton. Dear brother of Betsy Longway (Bob), Ruth Dores, Nancy Cook (Roger), Barbara Tarrant (Roy). He will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Don was predeceased by his father Gordan McEllistrum, mother Elaine McEllistrum, sisters Mary Fishback, Joan Spelker and brother in law Frank Dores.
Don was a lifelong truck driver and loved being on the road blasting his music. When he wasn’t on the road he enjoyed relaxing at home with his family especially his grandkids and puttering around being a self appointed neighbourhood watch.
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date when it is safe to do so.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.