ROACH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-10-04 published
YOUNG,
Don
Beloved husband of Jennifer, died on Wednesday, October 1, after
a brief illness. Don had been in poor health for some time. Don
was born on October 24, 1914 in Saint Thomas, Ontario. He spent
two years of his early childhood in the wilds of Montana, avoiding
rattlesnakes, and listening to coyotes howl. During his early
adult life he had a short career playing the guitar for The Royal
Canucks, a dance band in London, Ontario. He received his post
secondary education at the Universities of Western Ontario, and
Toronto. After serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force in World
War 2, Don began his teaching career, working in Dutton, Haldim
and County, Forest Hill, and in the Ministry of Education, where
he held several senior positions. Throughout his life Don was
especially interested in natural science, birding in particular,
and enthusiastically shared these interests with Friends and
associates. He was a member of several science clubs, including
the Brodie Club. Don loved the challenge of learning both practical
and intellectual subjects, and became skillful at photography,
fly fishing, furniture making as well as achieving considerable
fluency in French, German and Spanish. His love of adventure
took him to five continents where, among other things, he rode
on the back of both an elephant, and an ostrich. He and Jennifer
traveled widely pursuing their interest in the visual arts. Don
leaves behind his wife
Jennifer, brother-in-law David
LENNOX
and wife Virginia, and their sons, Chris and his wife Leola,
and Andrew
ROACH of Barrie, his sister-in law Tina
LENNOX, her
two sons, Jason and Joshua and their families, and his cousin
Edna BATE and her family of Brantford. During his long and happy
life Don won many cherished Friends, who will miss his loyalty,
and wisdom. During his declining health, Don exhibited grace
and fortitude, always the gentleman. His last three years were
made easier due to the fine care he received at Carefree Lodge,
for which Debbie
ARAUJO and her fine staff deserve special praise.
The family will receive Friends at the Kane Funeral Home at 6150
Yonge Street, Toronto, on Sunday, October 5, from 2-4, followed
by a reception. According to Don¹s wishes, there will be no funeral.
If desired, donations may be made in Don¹s memory to Birdstudies
Canada, P.O. Box 150, Port Rowan, Ontario, N0E 1M0, or a charity
of your choice.
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