Donald ""Don"" James Mullord

October 15th, 1947-February 23, 2015

Don was born in London, England on October 15th, 1947. He grew up in the Edgeware district of North London in the same home his mother lives in today. He was a gifted student and from an early age had a passion for chemistry. In 1969, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the University of Exeter. Later that year he was accepted into the chemistry doctoral program at the University of Saskatchewan. Many of Don’s lasting friendships were made at this time. His friends will remember the house on Clarence, where Don lived and shared space with many people, all drawn to his warmth, kindness, wit and generosity of spirit.

In 1979, Don received a Masters of Science from the University of Saskatchewan but by then, chemistry was no longer his calling. He entered the law program at the U of S and in 1985, obtained his LLB degree. Don completed his articles with Legal Aid in Manitoba and continued in practice with Legal Aid Manitoba at The Pas and Winnipeg until 1987. Thereafter Don was in private practice in both Manitoba and Saskatchewan until 1991, when Don began his long career with the Saskatchewan Legal Aid Commission. He worked first with the Regina Rural office, and then at the Saskatoon City office. From 1991 until 2001, Don worked as a Staff Solicitor at the Saskatoon Rural Area legal aid office. He was appointed Area Director of the Saskatoon Rural Area office in 2001 and remained in that position until his illness with cancer in 2014. Don was appointed a Queen's Counsel in 2006.

Owing to a strong social conscience, Don was politically active, demonstrating a life-long concern for the environment and for those less fortunate. He loved his work, he believed in public service and in the ideals of the legal profession. Don showed real dedication to his clients, possessing and demonstrating the characteristics of a good advocate-solid legal knowledge, independence of mind, courage and practicality. These qualities were on display every day in his interactions with clients, but nevermore so than during his work on the Martensville trial that gripped Saskatchewan during the mid 1990’s.

Don's family was very dear to him. He loved his spouse Susan and their children very much. He was the most loyal of friends and is fondly remembered by those fortunate to have known him. Don is survived by his wife Susan and children Daniel, Jackie, Mitchell, Drew and Kara; one grandchild Franklin; two brothers Paul and Gerald; and his mother Joan. He was predeceased by his father Alfred.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your charity of choice. A Memorial Service for Don will be held in Saskatoon at Windsor Chapel (704 Windsor St) on Saturday, April 25th at 2:00 pm. Arrangements in care of MOURNING GLORY FUNERAL SERVICES (306-978-5200)