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ROBERT JAMES DONCASTER October 18, 1947 - February 18, 2026
James (Jamie) passed away at the Northumberland Hills hospital on February 18, 2026 in his 78th year, after complications from pneumonia.
BARBARA LYNN DONCASTER (HILL) July 26, 1951 - February 22, 2026
Barb passed away at home on February 22, 2026 in her 74th year, after a prolonged illness.
Jamie and Barb are survived by their beloved sons Rob "Donx" (Joy) and Chris, also their cherished granddaughters Cloe and Callie.
Jamie is predeceased by his parents Vernon and Ethel Doncaster.
Barb is predeceased by her parents Archie Maracle and Dorothy Hill.
They are loving remembered by Jamie's sister Donna (Jack), brothers Ronald 'Butch'
(Rosemary) and George (Lennie deceased) and Barb's sisters Carol (Dave) and Sheila
(Mike deceased) and brother Brian. They also leave behind many wonderful nieces and nephews.
Jamie retired from Cameco and became an avid golfer, squash player, bike rider and he could often be seen working out at the Y. He was never one to sit idle and he had an extraordinary gift for conversation with anyone he met. His friends were very important to him and he cherished every minute being with the ones he loved.
Barb was a homemaker and loved her fishing, football and the Blue Jays. She was often in front of the tv watching her sports and didn't want to be interrupted unless it was one of her boys.
We take pleasure in knowing they are together, but they will be missed beyond measure.
As per Jamie and Barb's wishes there will be no service and no Celebration of Life.
In lieu of flowers a memorial donation can be made to the charity of your choice.
We are very sorry for Your Families Loss of Your Parents Jamie & Barb Doncaster. Our Thoughts & Prayers are with You all. From Carolyn & Everett Davis. Keep Your Memories close to Your Hearts.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Cancer Society
Our deepest condolence to Donna,Jack, Butch, & Rosemary. Keep your memories close to you.
Dear Rob, Joy and families, please accept our condolences on the loss of your beloved parents. I have so many fond memories of growing up in our teen years in the Depot. Jamie and his immediate family was definitely a big part of my life in those years. Our depot community was very close. Barb was soon warmly welcomed to the family. I often remember those days with a smile, just 60+ years ago. Time goes by so quick, the precious memories last forever. Rest in Peace Barb & Jamie.
Geez Rob, so sorry to hear about your parents…
Dear Rob, Joy and family our sincere condolences in the loss of your beloved dad and mom. Please know you are all in our hearts, thoughts and prayers during this sad and difficult time. Sincerely Rob and Cyndy Harper
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Dear Rob and Joy, along with your families. It is with the greatest of sadness that we send our condolences due to the loss of your parents. We will hold you in our hearts and prayers during this very difficult time. Love Allan & Patricia
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your parents Rob, it’s hard enough to lose one parent, let alone two, keeping you and Joy and your family in my thoughts and prayers, love never dies ♥️💐xoxo
Sending heartfelt condolences to all the Doncasters at this tragic time. As Jamie’s cousin, I have many fond and humorous memories of our family summer visits together in Cobourg. Rest in peace Jamie and Barb.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Sincere Condolences to Donx, Joy and all of the Doncaster family.
Please accept our sincere condolences in the passing of Jamie and Barb. B has many fun and special memories of Jamie when they golfed and used to go on golf excursions. He also enjoyed the bantering back and forth texting him when the Leafs played the Canadiens, especially when the Leafs won. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Donx, Joy and Chris. my condolences to all of you. Two very nice people that will be missed.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Donx, Joy and family, sending heartfelt condolences on the passing of your parents.
Dear Rob, Joy and families. I’d like to express my sincere condolences on the recent passing of your parents. I don’t believe that I had ever met them but from the outpouring of condolences from people they sound like they were honest and caring people and also fun to be with. May your many memories of them get you through the difficult days ahead. Love and peace.
Joy, Donx and families. We are so sorry for your loss.
Joy, Donna and families. We are so sorry for your loss.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame
Rob, Joy and Family, Sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. May memories of happier times help you through this difficult time. Scott Lang
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital - ICU
Donx,Joy and familiy. We are sorry to hear of your parents passing. Our deepest condolences. Roger and Donna.
Thinking of you, Joy and your families during this difficult time.
Dear Donx, Joy & families … so very sorry for your loss . Sending our deepest condolences. Bob & Sandy Burge
Donx, Joy and family. So very sorry for you loss Barb and Ted
Donx and Joy and family, very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Rob and Chris and Family so sorry for your loss. May your memories help you through the grief. Thoughts and Prayers.
I was so sad to hear the devastating news of Barb and Jamie and am sending sincere condolence to Rob and Chris. We were all neighbors for many years and losing touch over the years still.. thought of them often ,may they both rest in peace .Together always
I was so sad to hear the devastating news of Barb and Jamie and am sending sincere condolence to Rob and Chris. We were all neighbors for many years and losing touch over the years still.. thought of them often ,may they both rest in peace .Together always
To the Doncaster Family, So saddened to hear of the passing of Jamie and Barb. A wonderful couple that will be missed by many. Our thoughts are with you all. Lynn and Doug Holland
So very sorry to hear of your parent’s passing. May they rest in peace. Grant& Marion
So very sorry to hear of the passing of your parents. Our condolences and prayers for you and your family at this difficult time. ❤️
RIP Jamie and barb, you were amazing people and I am so glad I got the chance to know you, will miss our chats.
Rob and Chris, I am so sorry for the loss of your parents. I have so many great memories of them when we were growing up and into adulthood while visiting my mom. The neighborhood won’t be the same without them. May they rest in peace. Condolences, Nadiene
Rob ..So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom & Dad Hold your memories & friends close
Rob and Chris, so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom and dad. It was a pleasure knowing them. Cherish the memories.
Donx, Joy and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of your parents. Sending our condolences to all. Murray & Nancy
Rob and Chris, So sorry to hear that your mom and dad have passed. Sometimes life is not fair. I always enjoyed talking with your dad and playing ball against him. Thinking of you and the entire Doncaster family. Cherish the many memories of your parents. Sincere condolences. Robert James and Barbara Lynn Doncaster "Rest in Peace"
Sincere condolences during this difficult time.
Thinking of you all during this difficult time, and we are so incredibly sorry for your loss. Our heartfelt condolences to the family.
Boys, I was so shocked to learn of your parents passing. I remember you all from the good old hockey days at the Memorial Arena. Deepest sympathy and cherish your many memories.
To Donna and other Family Members Very sorry to hear of Jamie and Barb’s passing. Ted knew Jamie from the Cameco days and Joyce was acquainted with Donna and Jamie. May your memories always give you peace.
Donna & Jack, sincere condolences on the passing of your brother and sister-in-law. Both passing so close always difficult for family. Take care. Audrey &Tom
Donx, Joy, Chris and Family, my sincere condolences on the passing of two great people. They will be missed.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Donx, Joy and family, thinking of you with deepest sympathy during this difficult time.
Donx,Joy and Chris...So sorry to hear about your parents..our condolences to the family...cherish all your memories.
Rob, Joy &Doncaster families, so, so, sorry to hear of the passing of Jamie & Barb! They were great people, & will be missed by friends & family! RIP Together forever! 💞
So sorry to hear of the passing of Jamie and Barb. They were a great couple and have lots of great memories. My condolences to their family.
So sorry to hear about the passing of your parents. They were great people and will be remembered forever. I had never met two people that were so 🥰 My thoughts are always with you.
Rob so sorry to hear of the tragic loss of both your parents. We are sure you have great memories to draw on.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Donx and Joy and all Family … so sorry for your loss thinking of you at this sad time . We’re all thankful for good memories.
Donx and family we were sorry to hear about the passing of your parents just days apart. May you find strength knowing they are together. Take care of one another during this sad time. K&K
Donx, Joy and family…..condolences on the loss of your parents. Keep your memories close and cherish them always.
Rob,Joy, Donna, & Rosemary & all the family. I’m so sorry to hear about Jaimie & Barb passing away. How devastating to lose both of them. Please accept my deepest condolences. So heartbreaking. Dwell on your wonderful memories.
Thinking of you during this very difficult time. May your many memories help ease your pain.
Rob,Chris ,Joy and Doncaster family. So sorry to hear the loss of your parents. Cherish all the good times and memories of them both .
Rob, Chris and family. Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your parents. I enjoyed meeting with them over their years of retirement. May many fond memories give you comfort during the coming days as you navigate your grief. Don
Sending deepest condolences to the Doncaster family on the passing of Jamie and Barb. Met them many years ago at Cameco functions and Tom and I would meet up with them at yard sales, ball diamonds and always had great visits. Very sorry for your loss.
I’m so very sorry to hear of your loss Donx
My sincerest condolences to the Doncaster and extended family 🕊️🙏
Rob Chris and entire family I was so very sorry to hear of the passing of your parents I remember them since the depot days a long time. Keep the love and memories close and speak their name often. Hugs Dianne, Chris and Michael Lee
Very sorry to hear of your parents passing Donx. My condolences to your family
So sorry to hear of the passing of both Jamie and Barb within days of each other! Sending prayers and LOVE
John and I are so sorry to hear about Jamie and Barb. Thinking of you Donx and all your family.
Donx and Chris, I always enjoyed bumping into your Dad around town. We would have a good chat about sports, and have a laugh or two. Your parents were wonderful people and will be missed by many. My deepest condolences. Dimmer
So very sad to hear this news of the passing of Jamie and Barb. They were lifelong friends and will be dearly missed by so many. Jamie and I go way back in time growing up together at the Depot. Jamie was the first person I met when we came back from overseas and our friendship never waned. I realize we didn’t get to see each other very much over the last number of years but Jamie and Barb were never far from our minds. My wife Jo-Ann and Barb became very closing friends, they talked for hours the very first time they met. They had a lot in common. I remembered Jamie trying to convert my boys Jordan and Marshall into becoming Montreal Canadians fans and it almost worked, they were young and impressionable. I finally talked some sense into them and they saw the light. Barb loved fishing and whenever I went for speckled trout she would want to come along. I’d say OK, get your rubber boots on, let’s go. I have so many fond memories and laughs of her and I walking those creeks north of Cobourg around Roseneath and Burnley. I could go on and on with so many treasured memories. Our sincerest condolences and heartfelt prayers to the boys Rob and Chris and to all of the family. R.I.P. JAMIE & BARB…you will never be forgotten. The Mathews family.
Sorry for your loss.
My heartfelt condolences to Rob, Joy, Chris and family for the loss of your dear parents. Jamie and Barb were great people, will be missed by so many. Keep your memories close. Xxoo
Our condolences to the families of Barb and Jamie, so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for the loss of your parents. My late husband worked with Jamie for years. Jamie always had time to chat especially when he'd drop his car for a detail. He always had stories to tell. Good bless
My condolences to all. They were a lovely couple, knowing them as neighbours for many years growing up. They were always friendly & kind to myself and to all in our family. May they rest in peace. Wishes for comfort in the memories to all their family and friends.🙏🌹🌹🙏
I never Jamie and Barb Doncaster. But I once met their son Rob and his wife Joy. I also met Jamie's sister Donna Gelineau. The family are distant relations of mine back in Sydney, Cape Breton thru the late Ethel (MacInnis) Doncaster. My deepest condolences go out to their loved ones.
I am so very sorry to hear of Jamie and Barb's passing. They were great neighbors when I lived in the Depot. Jamie was always up for a chat and loved giving treats to my dog Shadow.
Donx and Joy so sorry to hear about the loss of your parents. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joy, and the Doncaster family, please accept our condolences at this time of sadness. You are not new to the space we have in our lives once our parents leave us, but we keep them close with our memories. Bill worked at Cameco with Jamie and enjoyed his friendship. May they rest well, together.
Our condolences to the family for your loss. Memories last forever!
To the Doncaster family , you have my sorrows . I’ll miss my hot tub chats with your dad.
Billy and Carole. Donx/Joy sorry to here about your parents. Donx i had qhite a few beers with your dad over the years good company and witty. God bless.
Donks, I’m so very sorry to learn of the passing of your parents, my prayers and thoughts are with you and Joy. Sincerely, Kathy Sedgwick
Sending my deepest condolences for the loss of your parents..May they Rest In Peace
Donx, Joy & family Sincere condolences, we know your hearts are full of a lifetime of memories to cherish forever, thinking of you all 💜
Rob, Chris and Family our deepest condolences for the loss of your Mom and Dad.
Rob/Joy, Chris and family. Our sincere condolences on the passing of your parents. I enjoyed the chats I had with Jamie back in the ball days. Very nice guy.
We are so very sorry for your loss. 😢🙏🏻❤️
My condolences to the families of Jamie and Barb
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your mom and dad. So many memories growing up playing baseball and hockey with you. Take care. Wellsy
Rob, Joy and Chris and family. Sending our deepest sympathies on the loss of your mom, dad and grandparents. C crew at Cameco will go down in history because of Jamie.
rob and chris we are so sorry for your lost your dad was one of the best parent i ever had
I’m so sorry to hear the huge loss in you family Donx . My thaughts and my Heart goes out to you and your family at this time .
Rob ,Joy, Chris and family,our condolences on the passing of your Dad and Mom.our thoughts and prayers at this sad time for your family.
Donx/ Joy & Family Our sincere condolences on the passing of your parents. Bill & Anita Nichol
Rob and Chris. We are so sorry to hear of this loss. Both of your parents were salt of the earth and just lovely to be with.
Very sorry for your loss. Many memories playing ball on the CMSPL years ago. Cherish the memories.
Donx, Joy and family, our deepest condolences. So sorry for your loss.
Dear Rob, Chris and families, my heart aches for the news of you losing both parents. I remember sitting in the rink with your parents while Ivan coached Robbie playing hockey. Good times. Please accept my sincere condolences, Elaine
Butch Rosemary and family ... We are so sorry for your loss.. you are all in our thoughts and prayers...
We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking about all 🥰
So sorry to hear of your Mom and Dad's passing. We would like to offer our condolences to you Don and Joy. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Jim and Sylvia
So sorry for your loss.two very friendly loveable people.I remembered them way back when I played with my Dad's band, they were there alot
Im so deeply sorry for your loss! Barb & Jamie were a pair of the great ones! So heartbreaking!
Rob, Joy and Doncaster family, So sorry to news of the passing of Jamie and Barb. Always enjoyed talking with them both at the ballpark over the years. Keeping you all in my thoughts.
My sincere condolences to the Doncaster Family.
I am so sorry Rob and chris
We are so sorry to hear of your mom & dad. To lose both Barb and Jamie together is hard. Please pass our condolences on to Carol, Dave and Sheila. Thinking of you all.
So Sorry to hear the passing of Jamie and Barb. Sending our condolences to the family at this difficult time. Joe Ferguson and Cindy Greer
Sending our deepest condolences to Butch and Rosemary.
Sending heartfelt condolences to Rob and Chris. Your parents were really special people, who always made me feel welcome and loved. My favorite memory of your Dad was DEFINETELY playing squash with him on one of my visits. Cousin Shan.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame
Donx /Joy and family Sorry so to hear of Jamie and Barbs passing. They were wonderful people. Rest in peace.
Donx and Joy, please accept our condolences on the loss of your parents. May they both rest peacefully. Bill and Carm.
Rob and Chris very sorry to learn the passing of Barb and Jamie sending my condolences to all family members,got know Jamie over the years at Cameco.
Our deepest sympathies Rob and Chris and families, may fond memories comfort you through this difficult time.
Rob, very sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. Years ago I enjoyed a few pleasant chats with her. Am sure I can speak for your Thursday night hockey buddies and pass on their condolences.
Im very sorry for tour loss Rob and chris. I can tell lots of stories about how great your parents both were. They took me in to your home when i had no place to go they gave me a roof over my head and made sure there was always food on the table. I am forever grateful for knowing both Barb and Jamie a true blessing. R.I.P
Donx, Joy & your family. We are both saddened to hear of Jamie & Barb’s passing. Keep your memories close and know our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
Rob and Chris. Our condolences on your loss. Bugszie and Shirley.
Donx, Joy & all the Doncaster family. Sending sincere condolences to you all! May the warmth of fond memories help give you comfort during this difficult time! 🙏
Rob & Chris My thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this difficult time. 🙏 Very difficult to lose one parent but to lose both 😪 💔 - God Bless
Deepest condolences… Donx very sorry, such a heartbreak with the loss of both your parents… in my thoughts and prayers.
Our sincere condolences to the Doncaster Family. Our thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time. May you find comfort in all the memories you have made. May the rest in peace together.
Deepest sympathy to all. Cherish the memories. Sincerely Pam and Jim
I am sad to hear this news. My condolences to all their friends and family.
Barb and Jamie will missed so much. Our friendship was for over 57 years. This is so devastating to lose them both. They only comfort now is that they are together. I loved them so much. Condolences to Rob and family and to Chris.
Barb and Jamie will missed so much. Our friendship was for over 57 years. This is so devastating to lose them both. They only comfort now is that they are together. I loved them so much. Condolences to Rob and family and to Chris.
Donx, Joy and family, my sincerest condolences to you all. Heartbreaking news to lose both parents. May their memory be a blessing💔🙏
My sincere condolences to your family.
So sorry to hear of this truly sad news. Thoughts are with the family.
To the families of Jamie & Barb, especially Rob & Chris. What terribly sad news to hear of both your parents passing!! They were so devoted to each other and to their family. They will both be missed by all who knew them, Jamie for his friendly ways and smile and Barb for her quiet and warm presence. Please accept our heartfelt condolences at this most difficult time. Rest in Peace Jamie & Barb...together again.
To all Jamie and Barb's children--one of the greatest couples I had the pleasure of knowing--so many outstanding memories--would be quite the list--the most memorable was road hockey at my parents house--years later I met Barb--she was one of a kind--loved her instantly--all of you will have your own speacial thoughts also--sending you all a warm loving hug--will miss them--may they RIP together--Sincerly Jayne Johnston--(Jackson)
So sorry to read this. You all have my deepest condolences.
Sorry to hear of the loss of your parents. Our condolences to family and friends
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Cobourg Legion Minor Softball Association
Rob, Chris. So many fun times we had as kids. I was always treated so well when I was at your house. Your parents looked after me like I was one of their own. They're at peace now. I'm thinking of you both. My deepest sympathies to you both.
Rob & Chris , I have great memories of your parents growing up. You are both in our thoughts and prayers. Doug & Linda…
Rob,Chris and family So sorry to hear of the passing of your parents. Jamie and Barb were great neighbors. We always shared a good story, smile and a laugh. They will be missed. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Sincerely Michelle and Jeff Jillings
So very saddened to hear of Jamie and Barbara's passing. I knew Jamie as a YMCA member for many years. He always had time for a chat and was such a likeable, fun person to run into. Asking him how he was doing, he always responded 'Top Drawer'. Thinking of the family during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of the loss of your parents they were lovely people. Chris and Rob thinking of you
Rob and Chris, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your parents. Jamie taught me to play squash many years ago and I enjoyed talking to him when he popped into the pub. May you find comfort in the memories.
So sorry for your losses.
My Condolences to rob and chris going to miss your parents ...always had a good chat when they came in for fruits and vegetables at pine ridge nursery....
We want to send our sincere condolences to Rob, Joy & family in the loss of Rob's parents. Treasure your memories. Eric & Carol
Mr Doncaster was my first baseball coach, I always called him Mr Doncaster he would always say my name is Jamie ... RIP my friend 🙏🙏
Please except our condolences on the passing of your parents. Sorry for your loss.Dale.and Michelle Baxter
Rob and Chris, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom and Dad, I hope there is comfort in knowing they are together. Hold your memories close.
I am so very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you all.
With heartfelt sympathy, we are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences . May your happy memories bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Love The Bailey’s ❤️
My deepest condolences to the family. I only knew Jamie through the YMCA, he was so willing to help me with my squash skills. Always great to carry a conversation with but haven't seen him in a long time. Saddened to read he has left us, may you be comforted to know that he left a mark in my life by his kindness.
Rob. So sorry to hear of your losses. Take care.
Dear Rob Sorry for your loss, your parents were amazing people. Whenever I would see you Dad at Walmart he would stop, chat and reminisce about the hockey days at Cobourg Area. Keep your memories close and share story’s about your parents. Deepest sympathy Eva
Rob and Chris…so sad to hear of your Dad and Mom passing…they lived at the depot for many years and Jamie liked to sit on the back step in the nice weather like most neighbours…and always took the time to say hello…and made great chicken fried rice…and a dedicated Montreal fan as is Carl so they had many conversations about the habs…Barb was a little more quiet than Jamie but always spoke to neighbours also and when ever you would run into her….she enjoyed the computer and would ask Jeremy for help when needed…we have also been at the ghetto for many years and will miss them both from across the way…keep you memories close to you heart and tell their stories often…The Kessler’s at 457!
Yo my beautiful sister and her very comical husband Jamie i wish you happiness in heaven and I really miss you and will always love and remember uou both.. say hello to Mom and Dad and the rest of our loved ones an Robert our Brother. God Bless You all. Love brother Brian. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Rob and Chris I am so sorry to hear about your Dad and Mom. They were amazing people and great neighbours. Every time I saw your dad he always greeted me with a smile and a warm hello. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Rob and Chris so sorry for your loss .They are together now for eternity no more suffering .Miss both of them from the White Gheto days . RIP Barb and Jamie
Chris and Rob, your Mom and Dad are in a warmer ,quieter home now with no pain and no suffering. Keep those memories and do not forget them!!
So sorry to hear of Jamie And Barb's passing My deepest condolences To the family
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Barb and Jamie.sending love to the family, we had a lot of good times together. My heart is sad. Prayers to all.
Dear Family We are sincerely sorry for your loss. This couple was our neighbour's for many years. Jamie enjoyed my father in laws Robert (Bob) Spooner many years ago. They will be missed. Robert & Jackie Spooner 392, Jennifer &Tim Lane 365, Joshua Alls 352 , Jack & Gloria Russell 374