Donald David Haig

Donald David Haig

Donald Haig Obituary

Published by TBO.com on Apr. 22, 2009.
HAIG, Donald David, 84, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 11, 2009, with his family by his side at Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre in Meaford, Ontario. Donald was the beloved husband of Grayce Lejean; dear father of David Haig, Bob (Connie) Haig and Jean (Rusty) Marsell; cherished grandfather of Matt and Tara Bitonte, John, Ben, Jillian and Jonathan Haig; and great- grandfather of Justin and Olivia Bitonte. He was predeceased by his wives, Jane and Peggy; sister, Jean Hartman; brother, Doug; and parents, David and Mary Haig. At Donald' s request, no formal funeral service is to take place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of the donor' s choice in Mr. Haig' s memory. Arrangements were entrusted to Fawcett Funeral Homes, Collingwood Chapel.

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