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February 21, 2012
1 year tomorrow. I love you and will miss you always.
~forever, Your Pet.
your pet
September 7, 2011
I will love you forever.
Guy & Linda Robitaille
February 25, 2011
Don was such a wonderful man.He will be in our hearts and minds forever.There are no words to discribe what a wondreful person he was. He will be missed but never forgotten.
John and Carolyn Moodie
February 24, 2011
Our condolences to Don's family on his passing. I knew Don in A division and Protective policing and always had the greatest regard for his professionalism, intelligence snd input on issues. He will be missed at our coffee meetings in Kanata.
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February 23, 2011
Elaine & Family,
Don & I met in 1952 as squad mates in Regina and became a close friend then and over the ensuing years. Elaine,you & Kathy met later and closer friends I cannot name. The four of us have travelled to-gether and it was always the best of times. He was a work mate with me in the Force in many capacities and his professional approach to his work was second to none. When we get back East this year it wont be the same without Don. Our hearts are with you Elaine and your family. Our deepest sympathy,
Kathy & Bob Comox BC
George & Lorraine Allen
February 23, 2011
Dear Elaine and family. Our memories of the early 60"s include many happy times, visiting door to door and setting up our homes in Aylmer while the children were growing up. It is hard to believe so many years have gone by, as we are all approaching this time in life. Don was a very professional member of the Force, who took great pride in his work. He will be missed by all.
David Bland
February 23, 2011
Very sorry to hear of Don's passing. Sad indeed, but brings back many happy memories of life in the early 60's - coffee in the arboretum, riding escorts and many good friends, some mentioned in this guestbook. Thanks Don, I'm sure you will be missed by many.
Dave Bland -
Traffic Section 1961 to 1965
February 23, 2011
Susan,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your dad.
Kelly
Guy and Linda Robitaille
February 23, 2011
Don will be in our minds and hearts forever. He was a wouderful man and there are no words to dicribe how much he will be missed. We loved him dearly.
Kim Rowan
February 23, 2011
To Sue, Rick, Mike & families:
So sorry to learn of the passing of your Father & Grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Kim, Cale, Cara & Cody.
February 23, 2011
I will always remember my early days in the force with Don as a mentor along with our mates, Bruce Marr and Bud St. John. Sincere condolences to all of the family. Kind regards, D.G.(Dennis)Garrett, Victoria
February 22, 2011
Elaine,
Gerry and I were so sorry to learn of Don's passing. We shall always treasure the memories of the "old days" back in Aylmer when we were all starting out in RCMP life. You both added so much enjoyment to every group you joined. Those were good times... Don will be remembered fondly by all who knew him.
Our hearts are with you and yours...
Janice and Gerry Bryan
John R. McDonald
February 22, 2011
Don was one of my superiors in "A" Div. traffic when I was a junior constable. I have fond memories of our time working together. He was always well respected by all who served under him and with him.
John R. McDonald, Sgt. ret'd.
Stanley& Anne McDivitt
February 22, 2011
Elaine & family; Our deepest sympathy to you and your family . Our prayers and thought are with you. Don will always be remembered by his former associates.
Steve Miles
February 22, 2011
Paul and family my sincerest sympathies at this difficult time
February 22, 2011
David and Family,
My deepest sympathies on the passing of your Father. I fondly recall our teenage years and remember well that your father and mother treated your friends with respect and kindness. On behalf of my mother and brother please express our heartfelt condolences to your mother and family.
Staff Sgt. Rick Hayman
Ottawa Police Service
Joyce Van Luven
February 22, 2011
Dave, Mary Ann, Andrew and Katie
Our prayers are with all of you. May your memories never fade. Love Garrett,Joyce, Shannon
February 22, 2011
Dave and Family,
My condolences on the loss of your father. Cherish the memories, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kate Gibbs
February 22, 2011
Elaine: Don may be gone but believe me he will never be forgotten. I recall many hours shared with Don riding escorts during the 60's and into the 70's. He loved his work and it rubbed off on all who served with him. Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss. Bruce and Charlotte Marr
Linda Lee
February 22, 2011
Our condolences on the passing of your Father, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Linda Lee and Family
Patrick Visinski
February 22, 2011
Dave, Mary Ann , Andrew and Katie
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Patrick & Ruth Visinski
Gail Crepin
February 22, 2011
Dave and Mary Anne, Katie and Andrew, So sorry for your loss , I hope your memories of all the good times together will help you, I know you will all miss him. We are thinking of all of you, Gail and Mike and the girls.
Cheryl-Ann McConnell
February 22, 2011
Elaine and family,
We were so saddened to hear about Don. I will always remember him with a smile on his face and a happy heart.
Don always helped everyone and I was so thankful to both of you this summer for lending Gramma the wheelchair so I could take her to Atlantic City and New York City. Don made sure he had a peak at my GPS to see which way we were travelling. To ensure we would be really 'safe' he made sure I also had written instructions. Thankfully I did as my GPS broke along the way!
As a young girl I looked forward to your visits as well, both in B.C. and here in Ottawa. I still have the picture of Don with Prince Charles and Princess Diana on their boat travelling down the canal. We all screamed, "Don" and he looked and pointed over to us and then so did Princess Diana... what a memory!
Don will truly be missed by everyone.
Big hugs to you all,
Cheryl-Ann, Frank, Ashley and Samantha
February 22, 2011
Dave,Mary Ann, Andrew & Katie,
Our condolences on the passing of your Father and Grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Arlene & Ted Cameron
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