Donald SKINNER

Well our rollerblader has rolled himself to Heaven! Blessings to Hazel and Carole and each family member including the Beloved staff at SCML...

Much LOVE and PEACE
Antigonish

Dear Hazel and Carole and Family:

I met Don in the 80's. As a 40 year old athletic person, I was awfully impressed with this 65 year old who rollerbladed distances that I would have been proud to say that I biked. Amazing!

As I think of Don, it's the smile beaming across his face and from his eyes that comes to mind. Our meetings were always filled with good cheer, I always looked forward to them and invariably left with a big smile on my face and a great feeling deep inside. Our conversation would switch from business matters, to art, the Parks Foundation and to talking about what was happening in Calgary and our world. Clearly he read voraciously based on the many facts and figures he could add as context. It felt like having a comfortable coffee with your favorite professor. He had an interesting way of looking at life.

He always gave the impression you were the most important person, and in so doing downplayed his own importance. I think that says a lot about a person. He was a great man. An amazing fellow. I, like many will miss him.

Ken Cudmore

Carole:

I saw the obituary. Your Dad was quite a guy. I had no idea. I am sorry for your loss. I know how that is.

With sympathy,

Doug Dartnell

Dear Hazel,
So sorry to hear about Don, our condolences to you and your family. Sincerely, Bev and Dave Butler.

Dear Hazel & Family,
Thinking of you. We are so sorry
for your loss. We will always remember Don with enormous respect!!

Arthur & Mary Fishman

I have fond memories of you and Don enjoying a round of golf at Earl Grey, and getting tips on taking care of the flowers while I worked on the grounds. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Dear Hazel,

On behalf of Parks Foundation Calgary, I would like to express our deepest sympathies for your loss. Don's contributions to the leadership of Parks Foundation Calgary, as well as his support for the Rotary/Mattamy Greenway, will be enduring legacies for years to come.

Kind regards,
Sheila Taylor
Executive Director
Parks Foundation Calgary

Our thoughts are with your family. It was always a pleasure to talk to Don. Jay Wilson and Cheryl Noland.

Dear Hazel -
We are so saddened to learn of Don's passing. Leon had a long and happy
association with Don, and considered him
a friend. You and your family are in our
prayers. Blessings to you and the family.
Love, Leon and Alice

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We will greatly miss his smile, laugh and sense of humor.

Dear Hazel- Our deepest sympathy. Don was a wonderful man and a great Calgarian.