DONALD DASHNEY

As others have mentioned, I first met Don at the MARC code and theory classes that were being held at the Town of Mount Royal High School in 1970. To say that Don was a knowledgeable and dedicated teacher would be an understatement. Don was also a kind and selfless person who made a big impression on this then 15 year old teen. My experience in amateur radio served me well, ultimately contributing to a successful 35 career as an electrical engineer.

I would like to express my sincere condolences to Don's family and friends. I also want to express my appreciation to Don for so generously sharing his valuable time and expertise.

May he rest in peace content in the knowledge that he'll not be forgotten.

David Sloan
(VE2DKS)

rest in peace don you were a very good helmer for me ray ve2hma

I met Don for the first Time at a meeting of the Brownsburg Amateur Radio Club and many time after during field days, he was a great person, he will be missed

Bob Speare VE2FSU VA2RS

Uncle Jim and Aunt Clare, we were so saddened to hear of the loss of your brother. We are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.

Carrie, Brian and family

Our condolences to Jim and Clare and family. Our thoughts are with you.

Don was a great fello. I new him well. A brillent man. I watched for 30 years how he would always be there for others no matter the weight of the task ,, a very kind fello ,, this world needs more like him ,, my sympathy to Edna Jim and family as well as Court and Thein who have known Don for a life time ,, I don't have to climb that dam tower anymore ,, dam it ,, lol

My deepest sympathy Edna & Jim on the passing of your brother. Don was a great friend and spent many evenings with Wade working on radios or particapating in a contest, and let's not forget their yearly BBQ's in the states. I always thought they were a little crazy but they loved it. I am sure the radio waves are a buzzing in heaven.

Last time I saw Don was 2 summers ago at the DX picnic. We worked many times over the last 30 years on the radio. Very sorry to hear of his passing. He will be remembered by his friends around the world.

I first met Don in Montreal at an MARC meeting 1963 and shortly after attended the code and theory classes he was teaching. His enthusiasm, dedication to his hobby, and willingness to help others inspired many of us and helped launch our careers. He will be dearly missed by those who knew him personally and the many thousands of Hams with whom he communicated over the years.

My deepest sympathy to Jim, Edna, and their families.

Kevin, VE6SR (ex VE2EE)

To the Dashney family whom I do not know...your brother/uncle made a great and lasting impression on me and on many others. I am now a 66 year old man, so I met Don over 50 years ago. He was a brilliant engineer in the world of radio & TV broadcasting and I was a kid who wanted to play with radio and, ultimately, make it my profession. I achieved these goals and Don gave me the boost that was required.

He was never too busy and no question was ever too mundane for him. He liked to 'show and tell' where technology was concerned...and he was also a good friend.

We have kept in touch sparingly over the years but we did make an effort. I Skyped with him occasionally as I have long since discontinued talking on ham radio (I talk too much on professional radio, some would say!).

I remember Don learning to drive and buying his first car...a Mustang, in the first year they made them. I remember him learning to ski. I remember Don innovating in radio by bouncing signals off the moon before satellites or the internet were ever even dreams in someone's head. He was a good guy!

Rest in peace, Don Dashney. You had many friends, made many positive impressions, affected many lives...and you will be missed.

Don was an extraordinary man who made a huge impression on me. I met him at my first-ever MARC meeting in 2002. I soon found out that he was really smart, passionate, modest, helpful; all this and with a great sense of humor too. Please accept my condolences for your loss. Sincerely, Bob VE2JBP

Dear Uncle Jim and Aunt Clare. We were saddened to hear of the loss of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Christine Power and Greg Clarke

It's with a very heavy heart that I wish express my deepest felt condolences to all of Don's family and his many close friends.

I met Don early in my teens through my brother who was also a dear and close friend of his. Don struck me as a remarkable man from the start. Over the many years, we developed a close relationship and I am proud to call him my friend.

His human spirit, his enthusiasm and his generous ways are but some of the qualities that everyone in his entourage enjoyed and benefited from.

Always glad to lend a helping hand, Don was unfaltering and considerate of those in need. As a true friend, he could always be counted upon. Through his actions, he exemplified honour, forgiveness and most of all, kindness.

While no words can adequately convey the sadness that Don's passing brings to me - in my heart, he will always remain a dear friend and will always stand among those that I most admire.

May the family find peace in knowing how appreciated and loved he was. We share in your grief & can only hope that you may find solace in fond memories.

Doug Macdonald

Don, fourteen months ago I accompanied you to Doug Macaulay's funeral, a week or so ago I visited you and we reminisced about events going back some 60 years. Precious recent events to remember. Now, my mentor, all I can do is wish you to rest in peace

I first met don through a mutual friend Mark (SK) and Joy. Don always had a moment to answer any questions I had and took every opportunity to teach me something new. The world has lost a man with a wealth of knowledge a kind heart and an awsome personality. My condolences to the Dashney family. Godspeed Don and 73 good sir.

My sincere condolence to the Dashney family.
I met Don in the late sixties and had the privilege to work with him in the MARC for some 20 years before my professional transfer.

Don had the gift to be able to transfer his enormous knowledge and enthusiasm for Amateur Radio to hundreds of people, young and old and, for me it was a wonderful hobby.
Don, thank you and may you rest in peace.

73's Hans Vandenberg , VE2HBV/VE3REL

Dear Uncle Jim and Aunt Clare,

We were so very sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Julie, Eric and Isabelle

Dear Uncle Jim and Aunt Clare,

We were so very sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Julie, Eric and Isabelle

73's Don- All the amateurs in our area who didn't know you certainly knew of you as a result of your stewardship of amateur radio over many years. RIP! VE3MYH/VA2RDW

Uncle Jim and Aunt Clare,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love, Lisa, Dave, Lucy and Neil

My deepest sympath1es and condolences to Edna, Jim and Claire on the passing of my dear friend Don.

I first met Don in 1944 prior to his obtaining and amateur radio license. Even then he was enthusiastic about electronics and radio communications. It was in 1945 that Don obtained his amateur radio license. I followed by being licensed in 1946.

From these early times Don and I became fast friends. We, among other activities, worked together at RCA in Montreal for nearly twenty years and have always kept in touch through amateur radio and other forms of communication such as Skype.

It was indeed a sad day to learn of Don's passing as he was such a large part of my amateur radio experiences.

Don, may you forever rest in peace.

Court, VE3AZ

Sad day. Don will be missed. A fantastic individual and talent.

My deepest condolences to all his family, I had the privilege of having been instructed by Don and later to be mentored in ham radio and repeaters. His kindness and giving of knowledge will never be forgotten. He will be missed. Rest well my friend.

At St. Pats during the war Don introduced me to Ham radio and he and I received our tickets at about the same time, over 65 years ago. QRX for me, Don. Jack McCann (VE3BTT) now VA3AA

I first met Don at a Montreal Amateur Radio Club meeting; it was so long ago that I find it difficult to say exactly when that was - probably the mid-1960s. He was an instructor at the courses that the club gave and I can thank him for helping me to get my amateur license. Many years after I had my license, Don gave the course that enabled my wife Nora, VA2NH, to get her amateur license. Don was a teacher, a mentor to many, always ready to help out and to promote amateur radio. It was difficult to have a short QSO or conversation with Don, his enthusiasm and technical expertise meant that all topics were discussed thoroughly. His knowledge of radio technology was wide and deep. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Leo, VE2SI

I first met Don at an MARC meeting in 1969. He impressed me with his knowledge and generosity. We became good friends and I visited his shack regularly. He will be sorely missed 73, OM and CUL down the log.

Don, VE2SH/VE3RM was truly a wonderful gentleman, a great amateur radio operator, unselfish and sharing to the max. My wife Cynthia Reid Crestohl, (VE2KW), and I are amateur radio operators today because of his assistance and friendship.

There are well over a thousand licensed radio amateurs in Montreal and Eastern Ontario who will gladly attribute their success to Don and his mentoring. It is in recognition of this achievement that Donald Dashney was awarded the prestigious "Lifetime Pass" award by the New England Amateur Radio Festival (NEAR-Fest) at Deerfield NH in May 2011. Don is the only Canadian amateur to receive this honour.

We all shall miss him incredibly.

Our most sincere condolences to his family.

Michael Crestohl, W1RC/VE2XZ
Benevolent Dictator,
New England Amateur Radio Festival, Inc.

Our deepest sympathies to Don's family and many friends. He was a wonderful person always taking the time to help a fellow Ham with his wealth of knowledge. He will be sadly missed.

Allan VE3BOA

My deepest condolences to the Dashney family.
As a fairly new radio amateur I had the privilege of spending a few days with Don at his house and shack. He taught me radio and antenna theory, and guided me through the repair and adjustments of the Montreal Amateur Radio Club's repeater system which I still maintain to this day. A lot of my technical knowledge in ham radio came from Don. He was an enthusiastic and exceptionally knowledgeable teacher, an Elmer to many Hams as well as an extremely generous and warm human being. We will miss him terribly.
73' Don.
George, VE2NGH

As a graduate of the MARC classes in the '70's, I remember Don from that time and subsequent Field Days over many years... I will continue to remember a kind, enthusiastic, and humourous person who was the quintessential ham/amateur radio operator. He leaves a lasting legacy with many MARC graduates and members. - Malcolm, VE2EWH.

Don was a great amateur radio operator - he will be missed. Rest in peace!

VA3KAI

I met Don back in the mid 80's at the Montreal Association for the Blind where they were having a Directors meeting. I was in the old Radio room and they needed an extra director for the Montreal Amateur Radio Club. I was called upstairs by Earl VE2ESP, and Don made the nomination to elect me to the Board.
Don was not only an Elmer, avid contester, knowledge base, etc..., but a true and helpful person who did everything within his abilities to permote the hobby in all aspects of Amateur Radio.
A true friend who drove me home to Laval, while he lived in Ontairo. I will miss him dearly.
R.I.P. And 73's Don VE3RM VE2SH sk !
The MAB Radio Room VE2MAB

Our Deepest sympathy to Don's Family, may he rest in peace.

VE2RWT

I was fortunate to be introduced to Don in the early 90's. Many days and evenings were spent laughing, learning and contesting there. Trips to Dayton, CBL in Hornby, the CBC Broadcasting Centre in Toronto... all part of the memories that I will always have of my time with Don. Most sincere condolences to the family.

To Edna and Jim
May the great man upstairs find the strength to give you and your families to remember all the great times you have experienced over the years. Myself, I will always remember Don letting my talk to someone on his radio system that he had set up in your parents house in Ottawa. Don't know who it was but this was really something for me at the ripe old age of about 6 years old.

Arnold and Vivian in Arizona

I've been fortunate to know Don since the early 90's. Many days had been spent at his place learning, laughing, and contesting. More recently over the phone or Skype, the lectures and plans for the next contest continued. Don will most certainly be missed. Most sincere condolences to Edna, Jim, and the family.

To the Dashney family, please accept my deepest sympathy on Don's passing. When I first got into ham radio some 30 years ago, Don welcomed me into the fold, and I got a chance to work with him teaching ham radio in Montreal's west end. He will be missed. 73 Don.

Don, Has been a great friend for over 40 years. He will be sadly missed.
Bill Letovsky VE2QL

Don has always been a most helpful person in every walk of life. I remember him driving me weekly from my parents home during the 1970 to attend his amateur radio classes , he taught me a priceless and vast wealth of information which has to this day completely changed my life , and I owe my success to this wonderful hobby and the one man who inspired me . His patience and lust to teach followed him throughout his entire life, and I have never lost touch with him . My heart goes out to his family and friends .
73 Don AR SK
VE2AED Howard Rosen

Dear Jim, Clare & Family,
Our sympathy for your loss. We remember Don as a kind and gentle man. Words are inadequate when a loved one is lost but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

I first met Don in 1998 and he became the first member to join the local ARES group in Prescott-Russell and was our technical guru. One could not help but get caught up in his enthusiasm of the radio hobby, which helped many to join the Ham Radio community. Thanks Don for all you've done. Mike VE3IPC

What a great person he was, my sincere condolences to the family.

Don, has been a friend for over 40 years. He was my first teacher to help me get my Ham radio license. My sympathies to his family.
Bill Letovsky VE2QL

I first meet Don, when he helped my elmer Barney O'Brien (VE2WH) (SK) a blind ham, in the 70's. He co-hosted CW practice on the 2 meter VHF band. Don was always available to help out and solve problems. Ham Radio was his life. Many years ago, I was lucky to spend the day with him at his property and ham shack. He was a real gentleman and scholar on things Electronics and Radio. He will be sadly missed.

He gave a lot to ham radio over the years

Don was a great friend and tutor of the Radio Sciences. We will sadly miss him.

Don will be missed by many. He accepted people for who they are and shared his knowledge with anyone wishing to learn.

I had th eprivelege of knowing Don for over twenty years and valued his compayn and advice while we were both directors of the Montreal Amateur Radio Club.

My sympathy goes to his family and his many, many friends.

73 Don

73 Don, ve2ni