WILLIS: Donald George
April 27, 1938 - May 24, 2020
After a short illness at Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at the age of 82 years. Beloved companion to Ruth Armstrong. Husband of the late Lorna (Bartlett) Willis. Loving father of Ilene & George Randall, Donna (deceased) & Jim Dunstall, Janet & the late Tom Finlayson. Dear grandpa too Katie, Stacey & Blake, Jennifer & Eric, Nikki & Darrel, Chantal & Matt, and the late Donald, Daryl, Brittney, and 8 great grandchildren. Brother of Jack (deceased) & Evelyn, Nancy & Ken, Jerry & Kathy, Larry & Bev, and Ron. Also survived by several nieces & nephews. Don & Lorna operated & owned Selkirk Lumber for several years. A private family service will be held with interment at Cheapside United Church Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Lung Association, Kidney Foundation or the the charity of choice. www.rhbanderson.com
Donald Willis
Condolences
Posted by
Ira Sherk
on
May 25th, 2020
My Condolences to Don’s Family, He was a good friend and great neighbour both at home and at the cottage on the French River, He will be missed.
Posted by
Ruth Willis (cousin)
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May 25th, 2020
My heartfelt sympathy is extended to all of the family. May many wonderful memories be with you today and in the days ahead. God bless.
Posted by
Darlene Lancaster
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May 25th, 2020
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our condolences. Thinking of the family. Our prayers are with you all.
Posted by
Sue Fowler
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May 25th, 2020
My deepest sympathy on Don’s passing.Susan Fowler (McBurney)
Posted by
Sue Fowler
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May 25th, 2020
My deepest sympathy on Don’s passing.Susan Fowler (McBurney)
Posted by
Chris and Debbie Cronk
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May 25th, 2020
So sorry to hear this sad news. We were just commenting Saturday that we Hadn’t seen him out and about lately. He always watched for my son Cody and grandson
Owen to drive through on their quads. Big hugs to you all!
Posted by
Randy Dennis
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May 25th, 2020
My sincere condolences to the whole family thoughts and prayers
Posted by
Garnet and Brenda
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May 25th, 2020
Sorry for your loss
Posted by
Terry Upper
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May 25th, 2020
My heartfelt sympathy to all of the family, I grew up in front of the Lumber with Ilene. He will be missed
Posted by
Hannah Lawrance
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May 25th, 2020
So sorry for your loss Ilene and family. I miss you Ilene, thinking of you all. Sending lots of love. Hannahxo
Posted by
Eileen Sherk-Fretz
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May 26th, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers to the family
Posted by
Elsie&John Duncan
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May 26th, 2020
Our condolences to the family. Don was a great man and we enjoyed his company when ever we where with him and Ruth. You will be missed by many.
Posted by
Alan muirhead
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May 26th, 2020
So sorry to hear the sat news he was always a good friend and neighbour He will be missed.
Posted by
John Hart
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May 26th, 2020
My sincere sympathies. Don was a great help to me over the years NS a fine man. I am fortunate to have met him and the family at Selkirk Lumber.
Posted by
Bill and Bev Walker
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May 26th, 2020
Praying for comfort for the family. We have many fond memories of our times with Ruth and Don. Don was a kind, gentle man - he will be sorely missed.
Posted by
Ed and Deb Matthews
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May 27th, 2020
So sorry to hear about Don’s passing. He was such a great man. We made many visits to the lumber company over the years building our house. He always gave us good advice and was always so helpful and kind. He will be missed.
Posted by
Rachael Pearson
on
May 28th, 2020
So very sorry to hear of dons passing my condolences to all family
Posted by
Lyle & Pat Hoover
on
Jun 1st, 2020
So sorry to hear of Don's passing. A real super fellow! Our condolences to all of the family.