Colonel Donald James NETHERY

NETHERY, Colonel Donald James
Passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of July 21, 2006, in his beloved century home in downtown Toronto, Ontario.
Adored spouse of Gary Paul Moriarty, son of Doris Elizabeth Nethery and son in law of Helen Agnes Moriarty, he will be sorely missed by brothers Clyde and George Nethery of Kamloops, British Colombia, cousin Anne Felton, as well as dearest family friends Verla Empey, Ceta Ramkhalawansingh, William Pieroway, Dr. Karolyn Smardz Frost, & Catherine McNamara.
The children of Toronto have been greatly enriched by his many years of dedication to the history and multi cultural heritage of the Toronto Board of Education in his role as Board Archivist and Protocol Officer.
He was decorated by the province of Ontario for his work as Chair of the Youth Committee during Toronto' Sesquicentennial celebrations, as well as for his many years of outstanding service as a community leader and volunteer.
In recognition of his support of black heritage, history and culture, he was granted letters patent as a Kentucky Colonel by Governor Paul E. Patton of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
As founding president of the Grange Historical Society, he will be fondly remembered for his passion and unswerving dedication to preserving the heritage of his city, his province and his country.
A memorial service in celebration of Donald's life will be held at a date yet to be determined.