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Clare and Mary Fice posted a condolence
Sunday, July 30, 2023
Dear Heather, Steve, and Holly. We were very saddened to hear of your Dad’s passing. He was very much loved. He was a breath of fresh air every time we met. We know you’re going to miss him dearly. Always made everyone feel welcome. Very kind man. Thinking of you all and sending condolences.
Rest in Peace Don.
Clare and Mary
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Roy and Mary Scarlett pledged to donate to THE GUILD OF THE ROYAL CANADIAN DRAGOONS
Monday, July 17, 2023
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Angie Youroukis posted a condolence
Saturday, July 15, 2023
I was saddened to hear of Mr. White's passing and further saddened that I didn't hear of his funeral arrangements until after the fact.
Mr. White was a great help to me when I bought my first home. He had everything in his Home Hardware on Simcoe North and could diagnose a problem by listening to my description. He was an amazing man whom I think of each time I pass the site of his Home Hardware. Every year, I saw him at the November 11th Remembrance Day proudly standing in his uniform, and every year, he humbly accepted my deeply felt gratitude for his service.
He represented the best of an amazing generation!
Angie Youroukis
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Martin Band posted a condolence
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Lynn and I send our sincere condolences to you Steve, Heather, Holly and family on the passing of a great father, husband and grandfather. Loved by all that he touched and respected world wide for his military dedication and commitment to serve, protect and preserve a world that he so very much loved. Don will be dearly missed but never ever forgotten.
Martin & Lynn Band
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Sherry lit a candle
Thursday, July 13, 2023
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To Deanna, Matt, Steve, and families,
I remember working with this lovely family at White's Home Hardware. One of my favourite things was working with the Dons when stock would come in. Don was one of my favourite people - always a hard worker, kind, full of stories, and certainly had a good sense of humour. I would always try to sneak back to work with him to enjoy his company. I learned so much! I consider it a priviledge to have known /worked with him. His life is to be celebrated and I know he will be missed by so many. Sending our love to you all, and hoping your memories will comfort you as you say goodbye to this amazing person.
With fondest memories,
Sherry Nesbitt & Cecil Thompson
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Wayne Marquis and Sarah Nelson posted a condolence
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Though the first connection was through the hardware store, we got to know Don more through Kingsview United church. He always had a smile and a witty comment. We loved hearing about his time overseas during the war and his on-going connection with the Dutch people, as well as his holidays down south. He and Chris were always willing to help out with ushering and their greeting made people feel welcome. Our sincere condolences to his family as you remember his life well lived.
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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Mr. White I had the honor of meeting you on 31st Oct 2021. I presented my first Quilt of Valour to you. It was an honor to present you a quilt but what I will always remember is you being so humble. The short time I spent with you I will always remember and cherish.
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Ian and Nancy Golding donated to THE GUILD OF THE ROYAL CANADIAN DRAGOONS
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Oliver Holdstock pledged to donate to THE GUILD OF THE ROYAL CANADIAN DRAGOONS
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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JOAN LACKNER posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
THANKS FOR MANY GREAT MEMORIES never forget your charming smiles and hugs from Home Hardware Markets Thanks for fighting for our freedom. JOAN LAckner
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Joanne Winfield posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Holly and family - What a great man he was. So sorry for your loss
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Sheila (Fice) Mackie posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
I can’t remember not knowing the White family. Don used to tell me he knew me before I was born. Don was one of my father’s best friends & they were lifelong friends having grown up together in Oshawa. They even served together in the RCD’s. Heather, Steve & Holly I’ve known you all of my life and you are like family to me. He led a good life & he was very proud of you.
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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Sincerest condolences to Heather and all of Veteran Don’s family members.
If the 2020 “pause” hadn’t cancelled the 75th Anniversary of the VE in the Netherlands, I may never have met Don. Instead, I had the replacement good fortune to have had a few safe outdoor visits with Don and Heather. I was privileged to not only have Don show me his WWII mementos, but to have him tell me about his WWII experienceS. I will always remember his voice (and his laugh) explaining things from his perspective. Such an a amazing man, who lived a long and full life touching many lives. Rest easy Don, you most certainly deserve it!
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john hambly posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
I have fond memories of Don White at Whites Home Hardware and going down to the basement of the store to search out old unusual hardware which don was always able to find.my sincere sympathy goes out to the White family Don will be greatly missed.F.rom one old Oshawa family to another.John Hambly and the Hambly family.
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BGen Steven Graham posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Heather, Holly, and Steve,
Don meant so much to the Regiment - he was a critical link to our history who represented who we were and what we wanted to be. I remember so many of his visits to Petawawa over the years - to think of him in that Staghound being driven through the Regiment, or addressing all the officers and Senior NCOs – those are memories that bring a smile to my face. Your father was such a joy to be around and had such a positive outlook on life. Know that as you and your family grieve his loss, his second family in the Royal Canadian Dragoons is also grieving. He will be so missed – our functions and events will not be the same without him.
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Barbara Tarbuck posted a condolence
Sunday, July 9, 2023
Remember the White family and trips with my Dad Harry Rose to the hardware store. For a long time a hardware store was my favourite kind of store! There was always an interesting discussion during the visit. My sympathy to the family.
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Phil Pascoe posted a condolence
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Many happy memories seeing Don at White's Hardware and at the Pascoe family picnics. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Phil and Josie Pascoe
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Home Hardware Stores Ltd - Scott Smibert , Dale MacPherson purchased flowers
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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Marre Sloots posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Leeuwarden, The Netherlands, June 27th
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones of Don White, a very much respected and loved WW2 RCD veteran and liberator of our country. We have had the honour to welcome Don in our province of Friesland on many occasions. We will always remember his kind spirit and humour. May he rest in peace.
Board members and employees of the Liberation Festival (Bevrijdingsfestival) Friesland and Resistance Museum (Verzetsmuseum) Friesland
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Janet Hodder posted a condolence
Monday, June 26, 2023
Sending our deepest condolences to Don's family. He was one of my Dad's (Earl Fice's) favourite humans, and he held him in high regard. Don served with 2 of my Dad's older brothers in WW2, my Dad being too young to enlist at the time. I remember many trips to "White's" as a young girl in the '70s, and later White's Home Hardware, and Don would always make a point of stopping to talk to Dad, and Chris would as well.
Thank you for your service, Mr. White. Rest easy. May wonderful memories give your family comfort during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Janet (nee Fice) & Terry Hodder
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Heather Powell-Tyce posted a condolence
Monday, June 26, 2023
My deepest condolences to Heather, Steven, Holly and the rest of the White family.
The Powell family were alway fond of your father and mother. He was extremely like by my father as they grew up together and shared fond memories when they saw each other.
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Linda & Neil Fickling posted a condolence
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Thinking of Mr White's Family and the many years they were fortunate to have with him. My Father Gerald Sharpe thought very highly of him for the many years he knew him and his family.
Linda & Neil Fickling
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Sunday, June 25, 2023
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Dear White Family. I was very fortunated to have met Don White the liberator of my home town Leeuwarden a couple of times. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I will never forget him.
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Brian Budden posted a condolence
Sunday, June 25, 2023
On behalf of the Warriors Day Parade Council our deepest condolences to the White family on the passing of WWII RCD Veteran Don White. It was always a pleasure when he called me regarding family passes for the annual Warriors Day Parade at the CNE. It was always great to see him marching with his beloved Regiment The Royal Canadian Dragoons on Warriors Day Parade.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
CWO (ret'd) Brian Budden, CD
Warriors Day Parade Council
Director & Chief Parade Marshal
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Marcel Veenstra posted a condolence
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Dear John,
My condolences to your familie and loved one’s, thank you for your service during WW2 by liberating Leeuwarden.
Marcel Veenstra
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Berry & Yvonne Swarthoff posted a condolence
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Thank you Don for your service.You belong to the best generaton ever. Our sincere condolences to your family.That you May rest in peace.It was an honor and privilege to know you. There is a white rose named after you thay will stay and remember you forever.
"Lest we forget"
Berry & Yvonne.The Netherlands
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Saturday, June 24, 2023
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Saturday, June 24, 2023
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Ron Nokes posted a condolence
Saturday, June 24, 2023
He was a great friend to my father Ed Nokes (B84) and to me and my son at my dad’s funeral.
May he rest in peace as we have lost a fine man
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Saturday, June 24, 2023
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