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Peacefully at home, after a brief courageous battle with cancer, on Thursday, November 12, 2020, with family by his side. In his 81st year. Partner of Carol Lynn and husband of the late Judith Medhurst (nee Kelly). Loving father of Bill (Barb) Medhurst and Kelly (Jim) Goody. Cherished grandfather of Bradley (Karin), Bailey (Dan), Joseph, Collin (Alex), Kate (Graham) and Gillian. Dear brother of the late Marilyn (Stu) Burkholder. Fondly remembered by Carol’s children Sharon, Rob, Jeff and their children. He will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr. Mulé, nurse Melanie, Dr. Youssef and the staff of Durham Regional Cancer Centre and all of Don’s friends who were especially supportive during his journey. He will be remembered for his witty sense of humour and his love of family. A drive-by celebration of Don’s life will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2020 from 11a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Columbus Community Centre (corner of Spencer St. and D’Arcy Ave.). Donations to JumpStart and Northumberland Humane Society would be appreciated. Condolences received at www. MacCoubrey.com.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Humane Society
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Humane Society
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Humane Society
Dear Kelly, Bill, & Family, We were sad sad to hear of the loss of your Dad. He was such an incredible man. You are truly one of our favourite families & that speaks volumes to the wonderful person he was. We continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Jen & Barry
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Humane Society
Bill, I have never met your father. But if he raised you he must of been a fantastic man. Sincere condolences to you amd your loved ones. Respectfully, SJL
Our thoughts will be with you all on Saturday. We have so many fond memories of you all.
Bill and Kelly, please accept my belated condolences on the passing of your Father. I hope you find comfort remembering your father with friends and family during this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences to your family during this difficult time.
My sympathy to you Carol,, your family and Don's. Most sincerely, Carol Lawrence
Guin & Kel, there are no words that could comfort you at this time. The world has lost a fabulous man. Hold close the memories. God Bless your families.
On behalf of our family, we want to let you know how sorry we are for your loss. Please reach out to any of us if there is anything that we can do.
Sending our condolences on the passing of your father. He sure knew how to raise kids. Paul and Anita Simonsen
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Humane Society
Carol - We were so sorry to hear of Don's passing - our thoughts are with you and Don's family at this difficult time.
I am deeply saddened by the news of Don’s passing. I had no idea that Don was sick.My sincere condolences to Bill and Family, Kelly and Family.Its such a shock, I saw Don not that long ago at the grocery store and he looked wonderful. Love to all, xo
My condolences to you and your family. These are hard times especially as your visits were limited with Covid. Sending hugs and thoughts are with you and your family. Xoj
Kelly, Bill and families: I am so saddened to hear about the passing of your Dad. I have fond memories of my childhood where I spent quit a bit of time at your parents place and your Dad's laugh stands out most of all! His quick wit and grin will never be forgotten. I know you are such a close knit family and I hope that your memories will help you through this difficult time. Big hugs.
We are saddened to hear of Don’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.
I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. He will certainly be missed by all of the family and friends.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Dear Carol, Bill, Kelly and Family, We were very saddened to hear about the passing of Don. Mark always looked forward to Dons' visits to hear his many stories and share in his sense of humour. May your many shared memories help to sustain you through this very difficult time. Sincerely, Mark, Peter, Cristol and Debbie The We-fix-U Chiropody Familyu
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Humane Society
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Jumpstart Program - Canadian Tire
Our sympathy to all the family, but in particular Kelly and Carol. So sad to hear this news.
To both of Don's families, we are sorry for you loss. Hugs and prayers to you all. I sure he will be missed by many Jim and Linda
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Jumpstart Program - Canadian Tire
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Humane Society
Condolences to Carol, Kelly, Bill and their families. We spent many good times with Don and he will be missed by many. Brian and Marg Salley
Dear Bill, Kelly and family, We were very saddened to hear about your Dad, He was one of the best.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Jumpstart Program - Canadian Tire
Bill and Kelly my thoughts are with you. So sorry for your loss. He was a lovely man.
Bill, Kelly and families. So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was a wonderful person who always had a smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sorry for your loss Bill, Kelly and families. My thoughts are with you.
Bill, Kelly and families we are so very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I have a lot of great memories of time spent with your family. I hope all the wonderful memories of such a great man will give you comfort in the days ahead. Sending much love to you all.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Jumpstart Program - Canadian Tire
We were saddened to learn of Don passing away. Having known Don and Carol for many years we know that Don will certainly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family.
Dear Bill, Kelly and families, We were so saddened to hear of the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Humane Society
Bill, Kelly & Family Our deepest condolences in the loss of your Dad & Grampa! Our thoughts & prayers are with you! Les, Marilyn, Ken & Penny Stevenson
Dear Bill and Barb, Kelly and Jim, I was saddened to hear of the loss of your Father. Please accept my sincere sympathy and condolences. Xo
So sorry for you loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Jumpstart Program - Canadian Tire
So sorry for your loss Bill, Kelly and families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Faye and Pat Gaudet
My thoughts and prayers are with you Kelly, Bill, and your familys your Mom & Dad will always have a special place in my heart .so many precious memories of days gone by of time spent over the years never forgotten. Love to you all !!!
Bill, Kelly, Carol and families. Mary and I were shocked when we learned the news of your Dad/Don and wish to convey our sorrow for your loss of a dear father and friend. I have known Don for many years now and always enjoyed the laughs and fun chats we had while enjoying a cool one following our band practices and many other times and events. He is a true friend whom I hold in the highest regard and will miss him and his great sense of humor.
We would like to send our condolences to the family.
My deepest sympathies go to Don’s family. He was a good man and a wonderful partner to my dear friend, Carol. God speed, Don...
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Jumpstart Program - Canadian Tire
Carol and family, Kelly and Bill and families. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. We had some great times with Don and Carol. Don always had a smile and a joke to tell. He will certainly be missed. Cherish the memories.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Jumpstart Program - Canadian Tire
Kelly, Bill and family. Words cannot express my sorrow for the loss of your Father. Don was a wonderful man and I will cherish the fun times we had together. My condolences to Carol and her family who will also miss him very much.
Sincere condolences to all Don’s family. Great fun loving guy! I remember back to the dances & fun we had at the old Pearse Park dance hall. God Bless you all. Jumbo
Kelly, Bill and families. I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I heard all about your family as you grew up because I worked with your mom for many years and how your dad was so very proud of you both. Kelly, I remember him just driving to Kingston? to have lunch with you, when you were in school. What a wonderful daughter to have taken time to give both your parents peace and comfort in their final days. I hope you find some comfort in all of your happy memories. Carol, please accept my condolences as well. Sincerely, Elaine
Bill, Kelly and families, our deepest and sincere sympathy for the loss of your Dad and Grandfather. Ray and Bonnie
Bill,Barb, and Kelly. Saddened to hear about your Dad’s passing. Thinking of you today.
Kelly, Bill & family - We would like to extend our sincere condolences to you over the loss of your father. We are grateful to have so many great memories of him through his years of dedicated service with the Cobourg Fire Department. His sense of humour and his laugh were unforgettable. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Humane Society
Bill ,Kelly and family our thoughts are with you all at this time Don was my partner and friend at the fire hall for several years and a dam fine one at that. We had some great times and some not so great times, but these times I will always remember and cherish. Stan
Carol, Bill and Kelly: I was so sorry to hear of Dons passing, he will be fondly remembered for his love of family and sense of humour. He and my Don were always trying to out prank each other, brought back many great memories. Hugs to you all.
Bill, Kelly and family Our Dads worked together on the Fire Department and I have fond memories of him. Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.
To Kelly & family, and Carol & family please accept our deepest condolences. Don was such a great guy with always a smile and joke. He will be sorely missed by all his friends and family.
We have been friends of Don's for many years, especially when our boys were growing up. We enjoyed many great times with Don & Judy. And yes, he did have a great sense of humour. We will miss him. Our thoughts are with Bill & Kelly and their families.
So sorry to hear of Don's passing. On behalf of the Bark Lake Fish Camp I am sending condolences. Many Happy & Fun times. Don will be missed.
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Don. He was always a friendly person who would stop and talk to you.
So sorry to hear of Don's passing, he was our friend and neighbour, always had time to stop and have a chat....he will be missed by all who new him.
Kelly, Bill and family. We would like to express our sincere condolences on the passing of your father. He was an exceptional, fun loving, kind man. We have enjoyed many good times together and he will be missed.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Jumpstart Program - Canadian Tire
Bill, Kelly and Family My deepest heart felt condolence on the passing of your Dad. My prayers and thoughts are with you. An old friend, Craig Adams.
Dear Kelly and Bill and family My deepest condolences. So sorry for your loss. Brett
Very sorry to hear of the loss of your father Kelly, and Bill. You are in our thoughts.
Sorry for your loss. Sending ❤. Nancy and Brian
We are so sorry for your loss, may your memories of him help you through this difficult time.
Our heart felt thoughts go out to Kelly & Bill and their families at this very sad time. We know how very much your loving Dad & Grandfather will be missed. Don was a kind & caring individual who loved his Grandchildren & animals very much. He will be sadly missed by many friends for his witty sense of humour and great friendship.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Humane Society
Bill, Kelly and families, We were so sorry to hear about Don. He was always a friendly man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your families at this most difficult time.
Bill and Family My sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad. Don was good guy and we had many a laugh and good conversation over the years that I knew him.
Kelly, Bill & family so sorry for the loss of your Dad & Grandpa. Carol, you and Don where such a fun couple and great travel companions, he will be missed. Bless you.
Kelly, Bill & family so sorry for the loss of your Dad & Grandpa. Carol, you and Don where such a fun couple and great travel companions, he will be missed. Bless you.
Bill, Kelly and Families, so sorry to learn of your dad's passing. Just remember all the good times that you shared and memories are something that no one can take away. Please except my sincere sympathy at this time.
Bill & Barb, Kelly & Jim and families ... We're sorry to hear of your father/grandfather's passing. Our thoughts are with everyone.
To the Family, Please accept my sincere condolence. Olly
Don will always be fondly remembered. He tolerated living next to us through my teen years and was beyond kind as he watch my coming and going. My deepest condolences ?
I was so sad to hear of Don's passing. His quick wit and laughter will be a great reminder of his presence. He has gone on to unite in heaven to be with those who proceeded him but will also be with those of us left behind. May God bless and comfort this family.
I am very sorry to hear of Don's passing. I haven't seen Don in many years and I was unable to attend the cousin's get together lunch last year but I have many fond memories of growing up next door to Uncle Bill, Aunt Marg, Marnie and Don.
Bill, Kelly and families, So sad to hear of cousin Don's passing. I will also fondly remember the cousins last get together and past family gatherings. He will be missed but in our memories forever.
I am so sorry for your loss. The last time we were together (all the cousins) it was fond remembrances of our childhoods. Donny was wonderful and definitely quick with a joke. We will miss him greatly.
Bill, Joe and the rest of the rest of Don's family, please accept my sincere condolences. Don crossed my mind as I was out doing haircuts on Tuesday and yesterday I learned of his passing. It was always a true pleasure to have him in the shop. He will be sorely missed. Lee Ann
Hi Billy Sorry for the loss of your Father Steve and Marlene
Bill, Kelly and family’s so saddened to hear of your loss. We hadn’t seen you dad in many years but will always remember the quick to laugh, warm hear, brilliant smile and sharp wit. The boys still laugh about Uncle Don teasing them when they were at Grandma’s Also sorry to hear of the passing of Marnie and give our condolences to Jan, Ted, Rob, Carrie and their families. God Bless