DONALD LEE COMISH

(April 10, 1935 – February 6, 2026) Donald Lee Comish, a loving husband, father, uncle, family member and friend, died peacefully in his sleep, in the early hours of February 6th at Toronto General Hospital. A kind and remarkably positive man, Don was, above all else, a family man. He dedicated himself to his wife and five children, their 13 grandchildren, and their extended family. He was happiest spending time with family - watching or coaching the kids' sports, school activities, and hobbies, spending time with their growing families on holidays, at Sunday dinners, or in Muskoka. Beyond his family life, Don was a businessman, an avid tennis and squash player, a skier, and a lover of a "Don" martini (and, until his children put a stop to it, a good cigar). When asked how he was, Don would invariably reply "Great, Perfect" or "Terrific." And he meant it. While attending the University of Toronto, Don met Sue Davis on a blind date at a toga party, and they would spend the next 65 years building a family and life together. They were well suited to each other with similar values and a shared love of family. With Don's energy and enthusiasm and Sue's intellect and patience, they worked as a team to raise five healthy and happy kids. Born in Toronto on April 10, 1935, to Eric and Marguerite Comish, Don was the older brother of Bob Comish, who predeceased him in 2012. Don attended Etobicoke Collegiate, where he played football and joined the Simpsons Collegiate Club. Afterwards, he studied Engineering and Business at the University of Toronto, where he also played football and joined the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity, meeting many of his lifelong friends. Don had a long, varied, and successful career in business. After graduating university, he joined IBM and spent the next 29 years of his career at their offices in Montreal (twice), Saint John, Ottawa, and Toronto (twice), where he became friends with many of his colleagues. When he left IBM, he went on to work at DMR Consulting, Ernst & Young, and finally, Financial Executives International (FEI) until he retired at 82. He served as Chairman of the Board at Seneca College and Young People's Theatre, and held various board positions at the Muskoka Lakes Association, Kettles Association and Dellcrest Children's Centre. Don is survived by his beloved wife and partner of 65 years, Sue Comish; their five children, Rick (Pam Hollaman), Leeanne (Gord Cutler), Michael (Susie Comish), Carolyn, and Martha (Matt Angus); a gaggle of 13 grandchildren, Rowan (Paige Franzoi), Paige, Sisley, Nikki, Lauren, Eve, Cara, Luke, Alex, Tori, Genna, Cameron, Ethan; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr. Greg Young for his support, the staff at The Freeman Family Day Centre at Baycrest and the staff at Toronto General Hospital. Visitation will take place at Lawrence Park Community Church, 2180 Bayview Avenue, on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. A celebration of Don's life will take place at Lawrence Park Community Church on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lawrence Park Community Church – General Fund or The Freeman Family Day Centre at Baycrest