Donald Ross McFadden

In Loving Memory ofDONALD ROSS (MICKEY) MCFADDEN78 yearsThursday, July 28th, 2011 at the Sudbury Regional Hospital. Beloved son of Mildred McFadden (Axleson) and Rod McFadden both predeceased. Beloved husband of Beryl (Bassett) McFadden. Loving father of Robert McFadden predeceased, Leslie Vagnini, Barbara Beaton (Brian). Loving Papa to Erin Vagnini, Alison Vagnini, Tamara Beaton, Don Beaton and Scott Beaton. Loving uncle to Colleen, Dave, Rob and Susan of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Mickey began his career in Manitoba working for the Canadian Underwriters. He later moved to Thunder Bay where he became a sales associate with the Heinz Company. His natural ability for sales landed him a career with Labatt Breweries where he eventually became the Northern District sales manager in Sudbury. Mickey was an avid curler, golfer and huge fan of the Toronto Blue Jays. Mickey's loyalty to the sport industry had a huge impact on both Northern Ontario curling and golfing. He was the driving force behind many golfing and curling events with proceeds going towards charities such as the Northern Cancer Foundation. As well, Mickey was one of the founders of the Chip in for Charity annual charitable golf tournament whose proceeds continue to this day to go towards the Sudbury Regional Hospital. Mickey was inducted into the Sudbury Sport Hall of Fame in 2003 for his endless efforts towards sports in the north. Mickey's accolades spread throughout the years that encompassed the 1983 Labatt Brier, The Tournament of Hearts, founder of competitive curling leagues in Ontario from Thunder Bay all the way to Ottawa, Hamilton and London. Mickey was an instrumental member of the Sudbury Community as well as other cities throughout the North. Mickey was well known for the witty nicknames he bestowed on others, his love for his furry friends, his passion towards life and others and his sarcastic humour. He will be missed by so many people throughout the North and West. He will always remain in the hearts of his family and friends. Special thanks would like to be extended to the staff at the Sudbury Regional Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. Memorial Service in the R.J. Barnard Chapel Jackson & Barnard Funeral Home, 233 Larch St., Sudbury, Monday, August 1st, 2011 at 3 p.m. Cremation with entombment in the Civic Cemetery. (Friends may gather in the chapel after 2:30 p.m. Monday)."