Gary & Suzanne, we were saddened to hear the sudden passing of your brother, Donald. Gary, our deepest sympathies to your niece, Alyssa and your family. Darlene & Gilles
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Donald on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at the age of 61. Born December 30, 1958 to his cherished parents: Jean-Louis & Emma Gagnon (née Wettring). Donald was a devoted father and will lovingly be remembered by his daughter and best friend Alyssa (daughter to Marlyne), dear brother to Allan (Lori) and Gary (Suzanne), cherished godfather to Rose Katherine Wettring and Koroy Dobson and his nephew Jonathan. He will be missed dearly by his aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.Donald will be remembered for his big heart, his love of the outdoors and for his story telling. Don was always able to make us laugh” and let’s not forget his love for the “HABS”.**COVID-19 restrictions are always being respected during these times**Visitation:
Thursday, October 8, 2020
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
French Funeral Home
111 Burnside Drive
Kirkland Lake, ON.
P2N 3L1A family celebration will be held in private.** Due to COVID-19 restrictions in place and guidelines from Ontario bereavement authorities **The maximum number of people authorized at the same time at the French Family Funeral Home is 30% of its full capacity at a time; a rotation of 5 people is in place for the visitation.Wearing a mask by everyone at the funeral home during visitation and funeral service is mandatory.No memorial donations will be accepted in person at the funeral home.No food or beverage services will be provided.Washrooms will not be available. Everyone must follow proper health and safety advice, including physical distancing of two meters from people who are not from the same household or their established 10-person social circle.We sincerely thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this difficult time!Offer Condolence for the family of Donald Gagnon
Gary & Suzanne, we were saddened to hear the sudden passing of your brother, Donald. Gary, our deepest sympathies to your niece, Alyssa and your family. Darlene & Gilles
Sincères condolescences à la famille de Donald. On pense à vous très fort Matante Emma et Mononcle Jean-Louis. RIP cousin. Mathieu
Condolences to Don’s family
I was shocked and devastated to hear about the passing of Don. I used to bring him coffee on the weekends to work when I was working in the warehouse at Macassa. Don had the kindest soul and purest heart! He always made it known that Alyssa was his pride and joy in life! I’m sending love and strength to his family and loved ones. He will be missed beyond measure!
My condolences to the family, Don was respected and well known at Macassa Mine, a hard worker and equally comfortable in his shop or in the offices where he would enlighten us on the working parts of machines and the cause and effect on them. He always mentioned the latest news on Alyssa as well as any new developments in King Kirkland.
Mon cher frère Jean-Louis et ma chère belle-soeur Emma, Je suis de tout coeur avec vous durant cette difficile épreuve qui nous chagrine tous. Donald, mon filleul, était le premier petit-fils de Paul et Germaine. Son arrivée était notre grande joie à tous. Nous avons eu la chance de le côtoyer au chalet du Bon Souvenir (lac Hébécourt). Nous avons passé de beaux moments avec lui, impossibles à oublier. Denise Gagnon et la famille Gagnon xxx <3
Mes condoléances mon oncle Jean-Louis, ma tante Emma, Allan, Gary et Alyssa. Je pense à vous.
Mes sympathies oncle Jean-Louis et tante Emma. Vous êtes dans nos pensées. Ingrid, Andrew et Charlie-Rose.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we are sorry for your loss
A mon oncle Jean-Louis et ma tante Emma, ainsi qu’à toute la famille, nous pensons à vous très fort et vous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances. Bon courage, on vous aime Sara, Stéphan et les enfants Louise et Michel xxx
Allan et Gary, Vous avez rendu un très bel hommage qui honorait bien la mémoire de Donald. Donald , Homme de coeur, généreux et bon sera toujours avec nous. Merci pour tout Sylvie et Nelson
Il est difficile de trouver les mots qui puissent vous apporter un peu de soulagement . Quelle tristesse pour des parents de survivre à leur enfant mes très chers voisins! Je vous offre mes plus sincères sympathies et vous souhaite beaucoup de courage pour traverser cette épreuve.
Nous pensons à vous en ces moments difficiles. Sincères sympathies Marieve, Stéphane et les fillesxxx
Mes condoléances à toute la famille Gagnon ainsi qu’a oncle Jean-Louis et tante Emma, sa fille Alyssa ainsi que ses frères mes pensés sont avec vous.
Toute mes sympathies mon chère oncle Jean-Louis et tante Emma, Allan, Gary and Alyssa, Jonathan. Je suis de tout coeur avec vous. Miss you all Love Melyssa Jayden et Anabelle
Sincere condoleances a toi Alyssa .So sorry to hear about your precious Dad passing .your Dad will always be in your heart ,cherish the beautiful memories you have ,that will give you strength.We are keeping you and your family in our prayers . Oncle Gaetan aunt Lisette xx xx
Please accept our deepest condolences. We hope that your memories of Don will give you some comfort. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Alyssa, your dad was an exceptional man and a good friend. My sincere condolences.
Emma, Jean-Louis, Gary, Allan et Alissa nous sommes de tout cur avec vous dans ces moments difficiles. Nous pensons très fort à vous tous
Nos sincères condoléances à ma petite ma tante damour, à mon oncle Jean-Louis, à Allan, Gary, Alissa et Marline Nous pensons très fort à vous et nous garderons toujours le beau sourire de Donald dans nos souvenirs
Marlyne and Alyssa We were so shocked and saddened to read of Don’s passing. Our sincere condolences and love are being sent to both of you in this most difficult time. Alyssa, your Dad will always be with you in your heart. Love Larry and Emily.
I am giving you my condolences to family. I know Donald from Kirkland lake.
I’ll never forget the car pooling and the birds that we shot on the way to work. We were late many times.lol rest in peace my good bud.
Nos sincères condoléances à la famille on pense à vous en cette période difficile . Courage en ce moment de deuil .
So Sorry to the family for your loss .. enjoyed a few cold ones with Don and had many laughs either at work ,at events going on , while out walking the dog and not to forget the cherps about the Habs.. rest easy buddy … way too soon !!!
Dearest Alyssa, ALWAYS remember just how much your dad loved you and how very proud of you he was. We could chat about you and Brandon at length when he came with Jessey. He will always be near you. You will always have your cherished memories. Our deapest condolences during this most difficult time to you and to those that were near dear. Melanie, Stephane and Brandon
Mes sincères condoléances!
Alyssa. (Marlyne) I am so sorry to read of your dads sudden passing. I always liked and respected Don. He was a good man. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Alyssa, we are both so sad for your loss! Kevin & Patti Connolly
Alyssa and family, my deepest condolences. Sorry for your loss.
À toute la famille de Jean Louis et Emma ainsi que sa fille et toute la famille Gagnon. Toutes nos sincères sympathies pour le décès de Donald. Nos pensées sont avec vous. Quil repose en paix.
Alyssa, I so terribly sorry for the loss of your amazing dad. I loved Don and always loved spending time with you all. I know how close you were…I was too, with my dad and it shook my world when my dad passed away. My heart aches for you. Hold onto the amazing memories you have…he will always be in your heart and will always be smiling down on you. You were the love of his life. My sympathies to the rest of your family during this difficult time.
Chers Jean-Louis et Emma et famille, Je vous exprime mes sincères condoléances suite au décès de Donald, son départ m’attriste. Donald était un chic type, c’est le souvenir que je conserverai de lui. Courage en ces moments de deuil, je suis avec vous par la pensée.
Je suis de tout cur et en pensés avec vous. On vous envoie pleins dondes positives.
My sincere sympathie to all the family and friends . I had the pleasure of working with Don for many years . I have many hunting stories from some of our hunts together. Don was a great person that I will remember forever . God bless
Nos sincères condoléances oncle Jean-Louis et tante Emma, Allen, Gary et Alyssa. Nous sommes de tout coeur avec vous en cette période difficile. Courage et amour à tous xxxxxx Lucie et Rémi
Very sorry for your loss Alyssa (Marlyne) and family. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
So surprised and sadden to hear of Don’s passing, taken way to soon, got to know Don around camp fires in King, good times had by all. Going to be missed Don, rest easy.
Don was a lovely man, great friend and amazing father to his beautiful daughter Allyssa! I am so sorry for your loss. I will always cherish the times I was able to spend with Don, Allyssa and Mar. I will always remember him and his funniness. Rest In Peace Don!
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Dons passing. We would like to give our deepest condolences to Alyssa and the family. Don has been my partner at work for 11 years, the shop just isnt the same now without him. I called him Doctor Don and the best drill doctor I know. He would light right up whenever he talked about his little princess Alyssa. You were his world!!! He would text me from a bench in the North Bay mall while his little girl was shopping her heart out and he loved every minute of it. The proudest father I ever met! He will be greatly missed. RIP Buddy!!! Brian, Renee and Lexi Boros
Im so sorry to hear of Dons untimely passing. He was such a great man and friend. I always looked forward to bumping into Don and talking about The Canadiens. My condolences to his family. R.I.P. my friend.
You will truly be missed by many. Thank you for helping to raise our children together.
Happy birthday Donnie Johnnie!