Donald Bruce GEDGE

Donald Bruce Gedge passed away, at 79 years old, on June 2, 2024, in Mississauga, Ontario. Don was a loving, kind, and humorous father, brother, brother-in-law, poppa and friend. He leaves behind four children and their partners, numerous grandchildren of whom he was extremely proud, his younger brother, sister-in-law, and two nieces. He was predeceased by his wife, who sadly passed away in 2009 and who continues to be missed. Wonderful memories abound � there are simply too many to share here. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1945, Don quickly learned he had the passion and skill for sports. He excelled in all sports, but in particular hockey, baseball, football and golf. He proudly graduated from Royal Military College before earning a Master of Economics degree and receiving a professional accounting designation. Don spent eight years in executive-level finance roles before turning to entrepreneurship. His greatest professional accomplishments included developing, growing, and ultimately selling a successful company in the fishing industry as well as developing and operating a sports management company with his business partner, which primarily focused on building hockey arenas, including a six-pad arena located at York University. In the latter part of Don's life, he was a certified snowbird and world traveller with his partner, and enjoyed golf with friends at Markland Wood GC and Scarboro G&CC. He loved spending time with his family and friends, and especially enjoyed making his grandchildren laugh. Don had a fantastic sense of humour, was a strong support to his family and friends, and was considered by everyone who worked with him to be savvy, tenacious, and broadly skilled. He always had a wise word or a story to share and will be very dearly missed. He maintained his dignity and positive spirit through a very challenging six months at the end of his life. Your condolences are kindly accepted and will be shared with the family � please reach out to Matthew Gedge at dbg2024memorial@gmail.com. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to the Trillium Health Partners Foundation.