Passed away peacefuIIy at Seaforth Manor Nursing Home with his Ioving famiIy by his side on Saturday, June 14, 2014. DonaId Alexander McCIure of RR#1 Seaforth was 81 years oId.
BeIoved husband of Joyce (nee Pfaff) McCIure for 62 years. Ioving Dad of Janice leonhardt (Doug) of Seaforth, Debbie Murray (Dennis) of Seaforth, CheryI McCIure (Jimmy) of BIyth, James McCIure (Ann) of Winthrop and Keith McCIure (AIisa) of Toronto. Cherished Grandpa of Christa (Kelly), Adam (Iisa), Mike (Stacey), Curtis (NicoIe), Kevin (Jaime), Nic (Jordan), Keenan, KeIti; and speciaI GG of seven great-grandchiIdren. Dear brother of Ron McCIure, Ken McCIure (Marion), Murray McCIure (Chris); and brother-in-Iaw of Margie McCIure, Eric Anderson, Greta Baker and Marjorie Gibbings (Doug). Don wiII aIso be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Predeceased by his parents James and HeIen (nee Kerr) McCIure; brothers, GIenn and John McCIure, and his sister Marjorie Anderson.
At Dons request, cremation has taken pIace and a private memoriaI service wiII be heId at the Winthrop BaII Park. FuneraI arrangements entrusted to McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, Seaforth, 519-527-1390.
As expressions of sympathy, memoriaI donations to Cavan United Church, Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of choice wouId be appreciated and can be made through the funeraI home or by visiting Dons memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
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Mike Van Drunen
Don,(Archie)may you rest in peace. I have many fond memories of those days long past playing Midget ball in Winthrop and playing hockey when you and your brother Glen (RIP) coached us young crazy kids.
You were a gentle and kind person that I was always grateful to.
Mike Van Drunen
Doug & Joy Elliott
May we send Our Love & Sympathy To All Your Family In the loss of Your Dad, Husband, Grandpa, Uncle…….
Cherish All those Great Memories and Surely You have Many !!!
Kevin & Debbie-Leigh Melady
Joyce & McClure Family – Don was such a great guy to have around the arena back when we were playing Jr. D in Seaforth. He was always dedicated and made those years memorable for all of us.
Mary Anne McNichol
Dear Joyce and Family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Keep all the good memories close to your heart and they will help you through this tough time. I can see him now in heaven running down to second base and hollering “You&&single&&re OUT”…..
Mary Anne & Family
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Ray and Linda McNichol
Our condolences to each of you at this time. What a fitting sendoff to Don, the ball park, where you all spent so much of your time and energy in the Winthrop community. Thinking of you at this time. Ray and Linda
Gerry and Kathy Cooper
Deepest sympathy to the McClure family – you have a multitude of awesome memories to cherish. So many of our children enjoy a better life because of Don&&single&&s guidance.
Leo and Sharon Medd
Our sincere condolences to Joyce, Janice and Doug, Debbie and Dennis, Cheryl and Jim, James and Ann, Keith, and all your children and grand children, Don was a great person, who I know you will all miss, our thoughts and prayers to you all.
Richard and Tracey Frey
Ann and James,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your memories help you through your grieving process.
Richard and Tracey XO
Dino Dutra
Keith McClure and Family:
I wish to express to you and the whole McClure family my condolences on the passing of your father this past week.
Good bless you all.
Sincerely,
Dino Dutra
Don and Marilyn Wright
Joyce and family – We extend our sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. May all your fond memories of Don give you peace.
Marie Little
Joyce and all the family: My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Am remembering all the good times on the ball field. He was the best coach ever. God bless you all.
Ann and Ron Thompson
Our sincere condolences to the entire McClure family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ann and Ron
Tom & mary turner
Joyce & family
We send our deepest sympathy on the passing of a great man, we have many fond memories of our times together.
Sincerely
Tom & mary
Tommy Turner
There was never a man I remembered more whenever the game of hockey was brought up. Great memories from a great man, thanks Archie.
Gerry, Cheryl, Mike and Brad McLaughlin
Joyce and Family:
We are saddened to hear of your recent loss of Don. You had many years with him and a lot of fond memories that will remain with all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Carol , Tracy and Jayne Baker
Joyce and Family. Right from school days to the present, it has been our pleasure to have known you, Don and family. Through sports and work, many good memories come to mind – both humourous and otherwise. Our sincere sympathy to all of you.
Carol, Tracy and Jayne
Rick Vivian
Joyce and family
My condolences to you and your family on the loss of a true fan of sport especially on the ball field or at the hockey arena. Many good memories over the years.
Rick Vivian
Betty Glew
Our condolences and sympathies to all of the McClure families. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.. Betty, Mary Lynn ,ROB Glew and Families
Carolanne Doig
To the McClure family, my sincerest sympathy. Don was always involved in sports and I particularly remember him at the arena in days gone by helping with the many aspects of minor hockey. I am sorry for your loss.
Bill & Connie Devereaux
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Kevin & Carolyn Varley
Our deepest sympathy Joyce and the McClure family, Don (Archie)with be sadly missed. The ballpark is an appropriate place for his funeral. He certainly was a sports minded person as you are Joyce. All the Best in these difficult times.
Kevin and Carolyn Varley
Dick Burgess
My sympathies to Joyce and the extended McClure families. Winthrop ballpark is an ideal location for a memorial to Don. Joyce, I had the privilege of teaching your children and grandchildren at Seaforth District High School. janice continues to be a shining light at Seaforth Community Hospital.
Don Tremeer & Jay Carter
Joyce:
Thinking of you and all your families at this
difficult time. Since Don had the same first name as me, he was always “Archie” to me. He was the best example of a real competitor who could also display all the qualities of true sportsmanship.Didn&&single&&t matter if it was a ball game, hockey game or card game. Peace be with you.
Don Tremeer
Jay Carter
Frank & Leona Nigh
Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of a husband & father. Our prayers are with all of you.
Gladys McGregor
My deepest sympathy Joyce to you and your family in the loss of Don. Thinking of you all.
Jim and Janice Preszcator
JOYCE AND FAMILY; Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on Don&&single&&s passing. Jim and Janice Preszcator
Alex & Eileen Townsend
Dear Joyce and family
Our sincere sympathy to you in the loss of Don, we have many good memories of our families through the years he will be missed by all.
Treasure your memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Alex & Eileen
Hugh & Doris Dietz
Dear Joyce & Family: We would like to extend our sincere sympathy to you.
Don and I played hockey against each other and then played and coached ball together in Brodhagen. Great memories.
Ron & Theresa Murray
Dear Joyce and family, Thinking of you at this time in your loss of Don. Our deepest sympathy. Sincerely Ron & Theresa & boys & their families.
Gordon and Laura Hoggart
Dear Joyce and family…we were so sorry to hear about Don&&single&&s passing. He will be greatly missed. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Kathy & Ron Ward
Our condolences and sympathies are extended to the entire family.
Linda & Jerry Allin
To Joyce and Family.
Offering our sincere condolences. We will be thinking of all of you as you mourn the loss of Don.
Brian Barry
Dear Joyce and Family…
I am so sorry on hearing of Don&&single&&s passing.. He will be missed…
John and Karen Taylor
Dear Janice and family,
The first thing that came to mind, was that my dad (Arnold) must have whispered in your dad&&single&&s ear, &&single&&Don&&single&&t just sit there Don…come to the other side…you don&&single&&t know the fun you are missing&&single&&. Thank you for taking such good care of my dad and talking to him about &&single&&farm stuff&&single&&. I know you spoiled your dad too :) My deepest condolences to your entire family. Karen Campbell Taylor
Bruce and Sharon Wilbee
Dear Joyce and Family
We are so sad to hear of Don&&single&&s passing. We have so many good memories of baseball hockey and Winthrop involving Don and your family. He will be missed.
Bruce and Sharon
bill and regi whyte
May your memories keep your hearts happy!!
Mary Margaret and Rod
Dear Jan and family; Thank heavens for friends from “back home” to let me know about your loss. The “oldest Brat” has left us and now it&&single&&s just the Older Brat and Brat (me) to remember the “good ol&&single&& days”. Much love and hugs for this…and so close to Father&&single&&s Day. My sincerest condolences. xo M2