Don died in his sleep at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at the age of 90.
Born in Toronto in 1934 to parents Don Sr. (dec) and Mildred (dec), older brother to Richard (dec), husband of Carole, father of James (dec), Harold and Charles, grandfather of Isabel, Jacob and Sam.
A local business owner for 60 years, Don sold and serviced new and used cars and lawn & garden equipment. Don also taught high school in Toronto and a popular small engine repair night course at Humberview Secondary. He co-founded the Bolton Community School Committee.
He was a devoted member of Christ Church Anglican, 22 Nancy Street, Bolton where his public memorial service will be held on Saturday morning, October 19 at 11 o’clock.
Don will be remembered for his hearty laugh and epic storytelling.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Andrea Krieger Gormick
Sincere sympathy to Carole and the family. Don was truly a community-minded resident of Bolton.
Clare Gorman
To Carol and your whole family
Jerry and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Don. May his memory bring you comfort in the days and weeks ahead. May he rest in peace
Clare & Jerry Gorman
james Healey
During my early years, I and many others from Bolton and area would go to Don, seeking answers to automobile engine issues. He was a wealth of informatiion.
Don, RIP.
James Healey
Theresa & Wayne Stoddart
Our condolences to you, Carol, and your family.
Theresa (Pilson) & Wayne Stoddart.
Patti and Len Foley
Carole and family….Len and I send our sincere condolences on your loss. May your many cherished memories sustain you.
Dorothy McCabe Crawford
Sorry for your loss Carole and family. May God comfort all of you in the days ahead
LeeAnne Rescorl
To the entire Whitehead family,
My deepest condolences on the loss of Don. He was well known to many in the community and will be greatly missed. May your fond memories carry you through this difficult time. Sorry for your loss.
LeeAnne Rescorl
christina leavens graham and ken graham
We were sorry to read of the passing of Don. In the late 1950’s Don and family were important newcomers to our small town of barely 2000. They established their business in downtown Bolton where Tim Hortons is to-day. As time passed, and with a fantastic memory, Don was able to learn and remember every detail about every car made. He enjoyed talking and passing on this information to any interested person. Those years will live on in our memories. Ken and I wish to express our sincere condolences to Carole and family.
Paul Byrnes
Carole and family,
I was very sorry to hear about Don’s passing.
Don was always helpful when I was considering purchasing classic cars. His professional opinion and advice about cars gave me confidence.
Deepest Sympathy,
Paul Byrnes
Joe Bontius
Always a joy to talk to Don on any subject, what a wealth of information. A dear man of good character, I will miss our conversation when I had the chance to see him. Our condolences to Carol and family Joe and Pat Bontius
Lea Anne Leavens
Dear Carole, Harold, and Charles – please accept my sincerest condolences on Don’s passing.
King Street will not be the same without him.
I always enjoyed the chats that he and I shared whenever our paths crossed, whether on the sidewalk or visiting at your house. He always had a twinkle in his eye when we met and a smile on his face.
My deepest sympathies to all of you. I hope that your memories will continue to offer some solace.
Sincerely,
Lea Anne Leavens
Linda Chalmers-moss
I have wonderful memories of Don and all our conversations he was a very knowledgeable man. We would have conversations about everything and he would listen to my worries about raising my children he was always my go to when i needed someone to talk to as my family were all overseas. Once he moved from his garage i didn’t get to see him as often i wish i had made more of a effort. I hope his family with find comfort in knowing he touched many peoples lives and was a wonderful friend to them as well. Rest in peace Don love from Linda
Linda Chalmers-moss
I have wonderful memories of Don and all our conversations he was a very knowledgeable man .We would have conversations about everything and he would listen to my worries about raising my children he was always my go to when i needed someone to talk to as my family were all overseas . Once he moved from his garage i didn’t get to see him as often i wish i had made more of a effort . I hope his family with find comfort in knowing he touched many peoples lives and was a wonderful friend to them as well . Rest in peace Don love from Linda
Carmel Hili
Our good neighbor. Don and I often exchanged pleasant greetings during his frequent walks on King street in the last few years of his life. Now he’s in God’s loving embrace. May he rest in peace!
Our deepest condolences to Carole, Harold and Charles and the rest of the family.
Carmel and Anne Marie
Steve Whitbread
Dear Carole, Harold, Chuck and family.
My deepest condolences to the passing of Don. I’ll always remember his boisterous laugh and his knowledge of cars.
My favourite memory of Don was one time I had run into him in Zehrs and had a cart full of groceries. I was almost finished when he approached me and asked about a new industrial paint. An hour later he broke out in laughter informing me that I had a puddle of melted ice cream under my cart and suggested that I replace all the frozen food that I had.
He was a character and will be missed.
Saverina Furino
Dear Harold, Saverina and I are sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Our deepest sympathies to you, your Mother and family. May he rest in eternal peace. Love John and Sav
Frank Guerra & family
Dear Carole ,Harold,Charles . Our deepest condolences , we only found out a week later , so sorry ,Don was a wealth of knowledge , working two units down from him anytime we needed a special tool or part he was the go to guy . May he rest in peace .. Love The Guerra family