of Royal Terrace Long Term Care passed away at Palmerston District Hospital on Sunday, April 5, 2020 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Joyce of over 61 years. Loving father of Jane (Steve) Whale of Mildmay, Murray, and David of Moorefield. Cherished grandfather of Matthew, Daniel, Kathleen, Curtis and Cameron Whale. Donald will be missed by sister-in-law, Elva McDonald, many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, James and Edna McDonald, his brothers Kenneth and Joseph (Lorene) McDonald, his sister-in-law Lorraine (Don) Kidd, and brothers-in-law George and Laverne Beggs. A private family graveside service was held Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Final resting place, Bethesda Cemetery, Moorefield. Donald was an active farmer in Maryborough Township for all of his life. He had enjoyed travelling throughout Canada and the USA. He enjoyed socializing with neighbours and friends whenever he could and was an elder of the Rothsay United Church for many years. Friends and family may visit the portrait and memorial online at Heritage Funeral Home, Palmerston. There will be an opportunity for online reminiscences of Donald and messages to the family. Memorial donations made to The Royal Terrace Residents Council or the Moorefield United Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
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