Saturday, June 15, 2024
I had the pleasure of knowing Don first as my grandpas best friend. They would play snooker and fish together and he has always been a presence in my life. After my grandpa passed, Don took on a caring and supportive role with my grandma (Meryl) and they became the sweetest of companions for the better part of two decades. I remember my grandma calling to talk about Don with me and she would gush about their dates, going out to dinner, getting groceries, just enjoying each others company. Don would share stories from his younger years with us grandkids and always included the fun things he and our grandpa would do.
Don was such a wonderful “big poppa” to my kids, making them tackle boxes and taking them fishing. Talking to my bigger kids about his portable wee boat. He loved fly tying, and even made us girls earrings using the same technique, “who knows, maybe I’ll start a new trend” he said with a laugh.
Don was a wonderful grandpa to my cousins and I, and the best great grandpa to our kids. I am so grateful for his presence in my life, because although he wasn’t my grandfather by blood he was my grandfather by heart and had a significant impact on my life.
