Don passed away at the Royal Jubilee Hospital on April 28, 2011 after a brief battle with cancer at the age of 64. Predeceased by his parents, Don is lovingly remembered by his children, Shaun (Sandy), Julie and Brent; his partner, Bev; brothers, Lawrie (Jacki), Ray (Sue), Dale (Wendy), Glyn (Cindy) and Bruce; sister, Penny (George) Bridges; as well as his extended family and many friends.
A Celebration of his Life will be held at McCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson and Vancouver Streets on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Don’s memory to the Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke Foundation or the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.
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Brian Webb
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Lloyd & Jackie Ralph Bev, we are so sorry to hear of your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids at this most difficult time.
I remember Don as one of the” nice guys” as a Rink Rat down at the old Memorial Arena. He’ll truly be missed but will remain in all our hearts forever!
We would also like to pass on our deepest condolences to the entire Smith family!
Sincerely,
Lloyd & Jackie Ralph
Victoria,B.C.
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Ann&Bob Eveleigh Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time,the passing of your dear brother Don..
Ann,Bob,and family (Eveleigh)
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Jim & Betty McDonald Our sincere condolences to the Smith family.
Jim & Betty McDonald
Victoria, B.c.
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Joy Littler Julie and Brent—-I have read the obituary for your father today.He was a good man and father.This will be a very sad time for you.I am sorry. I met him a few times at Tillicum School and he was a caring and thoughtful man. My thoughts are with you. Joy Littler
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Sharon & Peter Beltgens Lawrie, Jacki and the Smith family,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your brother Don.
Prayers and hugs coming your way,
Sharon and Peter Beltgens
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Sharon & Peter Beltgens Lawrie, Jacki and the Smith family,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Don.
Prayers and hugs coming your way,
Sharon and Peter
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Ashley Im am Soo sorry for your loss julie . He will always be looking over you . I am here for you whenever you need somebody dont forget that !
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charlotte and gord Bev and family,
Gord and I were saddened to hear of Don’s death. We’re leaving town tomorrow but we’ll have a moment on Saturday to remember him. He was a quiet, gentle man who was always a GENTLEMAN. Sadly, few and far between these days. Our hearts go out to you at this painful time and if there’s anything we can do please let us know. We’ll be back on Tuesday.
Sincerely, Charlotte Woeckener and Gord Owen
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Barry Thompson The Smith family;
I’m sad to hear of Don’s passing. He was one of the ‘nice guys’….always a friendly greeting and always asking about my family and how things were going.
My sincere condolences.Barry
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Hancock Family Dear Bev & Girls,
Our deepest condolences to you all. Don will be sadly missed, may you find peace in all the memories that the two of you shared in the many years that you have spent together. May his smile always remain in your heart.
With sincere sympathy
Take care of each other
Karen, Doug & family
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Lisa Hill Julie and family..
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Your dad will forever be with you…he is now at peace.
Take careLisa
My thoughts and heart felt condolences go out to you and your family and other friends. I knew Don for a long time, and his smile, fun sense of humor, and friendship will be missed, but never fogotten. He always knew how to make someone’s dull day, into a better day, just from cheering up that person. He can still cheer us up from our memories of him.