J. Donald Cairns

I think of "J Donald" often and miss him very much. He was extraordinary. With love to Alice and his children.
Donna

I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Cairns a few years before his retirement. He was always kind and helpful. A book of knowledge...he was such an extraordinary person. He will truly be missed. My sincere condolences to the family. Keeping you all close in my thoughts and prayers.

Don was a great colleague at the Cleveland Council of World Affairs. Always considerate, thoughtful, polite, and friendly. He will be missed by many. Condolences to his family and loved ones.

A gentle man who it was a pleasure to be his friend.

Dear J. Donald. We met on the opposite sides of a case and have remained friends for over 40 years. Thank you for sharing your beautiful sailboat, for instilling in me a love of wind and water, the thrill of racing and the exuberance of a "fine" finish, but always with courtesy and grace. Thank you for always being at the ready with perspective and welcome advice. I will forever remember your laughter and hospitality. I will evermore see you in the skies.
I celebrate your life as one well lived, but with sorrow for Alice and your family.
Donna Maria

Dear J. Donald. We met on the opposite sides of a case and have remained friends for over 40 years. Thank you for sharing your beautiful sailboat, for instilling in me a love of wind and water, the thrill of racing and the exuberance of a "fine" finish, but always with courtesy and grace. Thank you for always being at the ready with perspective and welcome advice. I will forever remember your laughter and hospitality. I will evermore see you in the skies.
I celebrate your life as one well lived, but with sorrow for Alice and your family.
Donna Maria

Such a dear life-long friend. He taught me so much about the law and about life. Most sincere condolences to Alice.

Thank you for all you did for the Bluecoats organization ! God bless you

It was a privilege to crew for Don. Met great people, learned a lot and created wonderful memories of fun, great victories and wild storms on the lake. He was the BEST skipper and yes, fair and kind...just don´t mess up a tack! Thank you for everything Don. Sail on skipper, fair winds and following seas.

My deepest sympathy! A great man that will be missed! Taught me a lot about sailboat racing!

Mr. Cairns was a kind and lovely man. He was truly a great attorney and a great representative of Cleveland, spending his time and energy in organizations to benefit Cleveland. He will be missed and His standard will be missed (Class And Grace) My condolences to his family, and you are in my thoughts.