SUE SHAWN WENDY AAREN JEFFERY MY THOUGHT ARE WITH YOU MY PRAYERS WITH YOU
DONALD DESPARD,
2021
DESPARD, Donald Francis – It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Donald F. Despard on February 5, 2013, at the Kirkland & District Hospital, after a short illness, at the age of 84. Don is survived by his loving wife of 48 ½ years, Susan. He leaves to mourn: his loving children, Wendy (Aaron) Howey and Shawn Despard; grandson, Jeffrey Paquette; and extended family members. Don served his country in the Korean War then later in the Merchant Marines; Don was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion for many years. He was a prayerful man and a faithful member of Holy Name of Jesus Parish. He had a way of keeping the family together. Don will be missed by all who knew him. Cremation has taken place. A funeral Mass will be held at Holy Name of Jesus Parish (37 Kirkland Street West, Kirkland Lake, Ontario), Thursday, February 14th at 10:00 a.m. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario (P.O. Box 7008, Station Main, London, ON, N5Y 5W7) in his memory are appreciated by his family.Weep not for me though I am gone into that gentle night Grieve if you will, but not for long upon my soul’s sweet flight. I am at peace, my soul’s at rest. There is no need for tears. For with your love I was so blessed for all those many years. There is no pain, I suffer not, The fear now all is gone. Put now these things out of your thoughts in your memory I live on. Remember not my fight for breath or the strife. Please do not dwell upon my death, but celebrate my life.Offer Condolence for the family of Donald Despard
Heart and Stroke Foundation
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