Donald George Hurst

Donald George Hurst obituary, St. Catharines, ON

Donald George Hurst

Donald Hurst Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 3, 2022.
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Donald George Hurst who was in his 75th year. Don is survived by his adoring daughter April and loving grandson Millar. Don was proud uncle to Shannon, Jordan and Dagen, Ann and John Quail (Davina) and brother-in-law to Carolyn and Elaine. He will be reunited with his beloved wife of 50 years, Anne who passed in 2021, his parents George and Georgina, brother Craig, nephew Adam and sister-in-law Rose Quail. Donnie was born on April 18, 1947, in St. Catharines, Ontario. He and his brother grew up in Western Hill, playing sports and exploring the twelve-mile creek. He attended Edith Cavell Public School and his beloved Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School. Don was among the most proud and competitive SWC Bulldogs. After high school he accepted a football scholarship to Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Don married his beloved Annie in 1971, and after a brief time living in Stratford they moved to the beautiful town of St. Marys, where they made many good friends and great memories. An entrepreneur, Don's career lead him into the publishing, food manufacturing, automotive and land development industries which resulted in many welcomed relationships. Hursty, Shifty, Big D were a few of his nick names, he was passionate about sports, he treasured his pets and his very good friends. Don travelled the world and saw great successes in his life but most importantly he was a cherished husband, father, and Grampa. As per Don's wishes, he has been cremated and there will be a casual Celebration of Life at Cat's Caboose on Saturday, November 5th from 2-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto would be gratefully acknowledged as expression of sympathy.

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SHELLEY PERRY

November 5, 2022

Loved cousin Donnie.Always had a great story.Many great times with my grandmother Ada Gunn and the Coupland family.

Karen Dillon

November 5, 2022

RIP Donny

Mary Little

November 3, 2022

April please accept my condolences. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. I live in same the condo building. Your Dad was always very pleasant.

ALEX Thomson

November 3, 2022

RIP Donny. SWC Bulldogs 66. #14

Louis Morris

November 3, 2022

Knew Donny from 50's, my aunt lived across street Monck st. Would hangout when we came over the hill from Port Dalhousie, great guy RIP.

Ian Robertson

November 3, 2022

I attended EC and SWC with Don, sad news our hearts and hugs go out to his family, Ian Robertson.

Durda & Frank Falivena

November 3, 2022

April, we are so sorry for the passing of your dad. Don was a great person! I will never forget him. You & your family are in our thoughts.

Diane Ewen

November 3, 2022

Randy and I are saddened to learn of the passing of your father. We hope you find comfort in your loving memories of him.

Larissa Leonard

November 3, 2022

April, we at Heidehof are so sorry to hear about the passing of your sweet dad! You are in our thoughts

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