SUE SHAWN WENDY AAREN JEFFERY MY THOUGHT ARE WITH YOU MY PRAYERS WITH YOU
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