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Donald Arnston Obituary

ARNSTON, Donald James - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of DJ on January 5, 2012 at age 84 of leukemia. His family will deeply miss his twinkling eyes and his gift of love and joy to all he met. Don leaves behind his loving family, wife Mary Lou, daughters Carole (Keith), Catharine, Laurie (Ian) and son Gregory (Jill) and ex-wife Jeanne, his granddaughters Mika, Zann, Mallory, Tyler, Camryn and grandson Dexter. He is also survived by sisters-in-law, neices and many many friends. Although born and raised in Mimico, Don built his home and life in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. The family will hold a private burial at Highland Memorial Park in West Allis, Wisconsin.

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Published by Toronto Star on Jan. 21, 2012.

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Craig Schwartz

February 13, 2012

To Mary Lou, Greg and Family.

I just recently heard about your loss and was so sad to hear that. I so enjoyed sitting with y'all at Admirals games and I miss those times. You are all in my prayers!!

Craig Schwartz

Mary Bartley

January 20, 2012

Dear Mary Lou and Family,
Words can't really tell you how I feel about Don, but I'll try. Don was our travel and theatre and game night buddy and so much more. The conversations over soup, meals or even ice cream or pie never failed to hold me with full interest and attention. We were never at a loss of words or ideas when it came to time spent with Don. You either learned something new or were able to discuss in depth some new idea or travel plan. It was always exciting to be with both Don and Mary Lou because they were always on some new adventure. We were so very fortunate to be on some of those adventures with them and no one can compare to their sense of doing and living every moment of their lives. Don was indeed "special" in every sense of the words. I know that Don knows he will be there with us as we continue our adventures with his dear very loved Mary Lou. There was never a time that I was with him that he didn't mention how good Mary Lou was to and for him. I was very fortunate in this life to have called him friend.

Jeanine Hoerz

January 16, 2012

Mary Lou and Family
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
I remember Don as a very charming man.
I am happy that you had the years you did together.
Jeanine & Charles Hoerz

January 15, 2012

Our deepest sympathies to you, Mary Lou, and to all in your family. Don will be remembered for his great smile and wonderful, warm charm. He was truly a special man and loved you all so very much. May wonderful memories surround you, and may Our Lord's Love enfold you to help you during this time and always. Love, Harry and Georgia Sotiros

Andrew Farrar

January 15, 2012

Don was so kind and nice, always greeting my family and I with a smile. He never was jealous of the relationship I had with his wife, my favorite teacher, Mrs. A. You are greatly missed Mr. Arnston!

January 15, 2012

Don was an amazing man and one of the most genuine people I have ever met. One of my fondest memories goes back at least 5 years ago when I came over to visit my mom and sister who live nextdoor to Don and Mary Lou. I had my dog Willie with me. I went into the house and realized Willie wasn't with me, which was very unusual. I called and called him but he didn't come to me. A little nervous I started walking around the house to the back calling his name - no response. A little panic started to set in. When I got to the backyard I noticed Don sitting in his favorite spot on his deck. You guessed it! Willie was with him - Don happened to be eating a steak he just finished grilling and was sharing it with Willie. From that day on and whenever we came to visit I knew that if Don was sitting on the Deck that's where I would find Willie - if it wasn't steak they were sharing it was peanuts.
With gratitude and love, Su. and Willie

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