BEHAN, Donald Lewis “Donnie” - Passed away peacefully at home on February 9, born in Dartmouth he was the son of Lou and Gertie (Hilton) Behan. Donnie worked for over 30 years for Nova Scotia Power, retiring in 1993. After retirement, Donnie was known for taking care of lawn mowing and snow plowing for the neighbourhood. An avid woodworker making crafts, and building sheds to hold all his tractors and other “collectibles”. His largest collection was of sports cards, focusing on baseball. A Toronto Blue Jays fan, Donnie’s love for baseball only grew as all four of his grandchildren excelled in the sport, he enjoyed watching them all play over the years and was so proud of all they accomplished. Donnie is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carol (Garland), his daughters Donna (Scott) Negus and Carrie Hagen and four grandchildren Alex Negus, Joey, Katie and Krissie Hagen. Donnie was predeceased by his parents, sisters Blanche Hanson and Marlene Stevens and son in law Scott Hagen. The Family would like to say Thank You to the Doctors and Nurses at the Cancer Centre and Mitch from Palliative Care. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 at A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home, 217 Portland Street in Dartmouth on Wednesday February 17, 2021. Online condolences may be sent to: www.mattatallfuneralhome.com
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