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WRIGHT: Donald (Don) James of Kirkton

December 30, 2016 By Haskett Funeral Homes 35 Condolences

WRIGHT: Donald (Don) James of Kirkton

At LHSC – University Hospital, London on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, of Kirkton in his 62nd year.  Beloved son of the late Harvey and Evelyn Wright.  Dear brother and brother-in-law of Norlene and Ed Rodd of RR 1 St. Pauls.  Dear uncle of Neanna and Josh Catt of London.  Also missed by Raiden, Celeste, and Jordan. 

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Monday evening 7-9 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 3rd at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating.  Spring interment Kirkton Union Cemetery, Kirkton. 

Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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  1. Jim & Erica Mungar

    January 18, 2017 at 9:43 AM

    Dear Norlene and family,

    Just heard of Don’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Jim & Erica Mungar

  2. Janet Wright Roelens

    January 14, 2017 at 7:23 PM

    I have so many beautiful memories of the store, the auto shop, and cookies we used to enjoy when we would visit my second cousin Donald, Great Aunt Evelyn, and Great Uncle Harvey!

    May we all wish his soul, safe travels beyond here!

    “To G-d do we belong, and to G-d we shall return ????

    Second cousin Janet Wright Roelens, and family!!! xx

  3. David and Cathie Paul

    January 14, 2017 at 12:37 PM

    May he be at peace now. Thinking of all of his family.

  4. David and Cathie Paul

    January 14, 2017 at 12:36 PM

    Norlene- May he be at peace now. Thinking of all of your family.

  5. Catherine Swance

    January 13, 2017 at 5:33 PM

    Dear Norlene, , what a shock when I read in the paper now of Don’s passing. (Jan 13). Don was a almost daily name at our table. Roger had been trying to get ahold of him. Many times Don would call for prayer and a chat . We are sorry for his passing and will miss him. I have known Don since the age of thirteen, and have many stories to tell of him. He never missed a men’s night with Roger when healthy. We are so sorry that we missed his funeral to say good bye to a dear friend. With love and heart felt sympathy..Roger and Cathy

  6. Karen Insley Windsor

    January 11, 2017 at 10:12 AM

    Dear Norlene, Ed and family. We are so sorry to hear of Donald’s passing and terribly sorry that we did not know until now. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Although life took us all in different directions, the time of our youth in Woodham and Kirkton brings wonderful memories.

    Karen Insley Windsor and Ruth Insley

  7. Ross and Marilyn Robinson

    January 7, 2017 at 11:46 PM

    Norleneand Ed,
    Our sympathy at this sad time

  8. Gloria Anderson

    January 6, 2017 at 4:32 PM

    I’m sorry to hear about Donald. My heart is with you Norlene.
    Gloria Anderson

  9. Ruth Thomson

    January 5, 2017 at 8:12 PM

    Norlene and family – So sorry to hear of our cousin Donald’s passing. May the memories of the good times you had together bring joy to your heart. May Jesus be close to you at this time of loss and give you comfort and peace.
    Wanted to be there however work did not permit. May Psalm 23 bring comfort to you at this time and the Holy Spirit shed God’s love abroad in your hearts.

  10. Joe and Nancy vink

    January 3, 2017 at 11:10 PM

    We are with heavy hearts to hear Donald past away. Joe enjoyed last week with him. He is a kind soul
    and will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. He was a good friend
    and loved him dearly. Always could count on Don to help with our plumbing needs. He was always
    there and eager to help. May he rest in peace

  11. Anne Sullivan

    January 3, 2017 at 3:30 PM

    We were sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He was a gentleman with a kind soul and always a pleasure to deal with. Don will be missed by many, including us.
    Please know you are in our thoughts during this very sad time.
    Sincerely, Management & Staff at Huron Motor Products

  12. Fred Miller and Elaine Stephen

    January 3, 2017 at 9:13 AM

    Norene and family…..sorry to hear of Don’s passing…. You have our sympathy…..Remember to remember the good times……

  13. Elaine Stephen & Fred Miller

    January 2, 2017 at 9:22 PM

    Norlene and family. Sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Remember to remember the good times……

  14. Linda Mills

    January 2, 2017 at 5:56 PM

    Sending my sympathy to Norlene, Ed and your family during this sad time. Whenever we think of Kirkton we remember the Wright family. The work done around the entire community was done by the Wrights in the past. May Donald be at peace now. Thinking of you Linda (Currah) Mills and family

  15. John Harlton

    January 2, 2017 at 5:13 PM

    Norlene, Ed, and family. Pat & I offer our support and concern to you on the recent passing of Donald. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May you know the love, joy and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ as you consider Donald and his desire for your full and meaningful life.
    Blessings to you all,
    John & Pat Harlton

  16. murray shier

    January 2, 2017 at 11:39 AM

    my condolence to norlen and family donald was part of kirkton sad to see him gone

  17. Dennis & Doris Richardson

    January 2, 2017 at 7:43 AM

    Ed, Norlene and family:
    Your Dad and Don helped us out when something broke related to the well pump, regardless of weather. They were so appreciated. Our sincere sympathy to you in your sadness of Don’s passing.

  18. Karen McDonald & Tina O'Connor

    January 1, 2017 at 1:37 PM

    Dear cousin Norleen, Ed and family, you have our deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother Donald. May care and love of those around you bring comfort and peace in the difficult days ahead. Our most sincere condolences.
    Love your cousins: Karen and Pat McDonald and Tina O’Connor

  19. Karen McDonald

    January 1, 2017 at 10:07 AM

    Dear Cousin Norlene, Ed, and family.
    You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your brother Donald.
    May care and love of those around you bring comfort and peace in the difficult days ahead.
    My most sincere condolences Karen and Pat.

  20. Karen McDonald

    January 1, 2017 at 9:47 AM

    Dear Cousin Norlene, Ed, and family. You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother Donald.
    May care and love of those around you bring comfort and peace in the difficult days ahead.
    My most sincere condolences, Karen and Pat

  21. Ed & Bill Atthill

    January 1, 2017 at 9:26 AM

    Norlene and family, sorry to hear of the passing of Don. Even though we we’re not close lately it brings back good memories of our youth in Kirkton.

  22. Dave & Deb Chappel

    January 1, 2017 at 1:18 AM

    Norlene Ed and family We were so sorry to read of Donald’s passing. Sending our deepest sympathy to each of you.

  23. Brenda and Dave Swan

    January 1, 2017 at 12:10 AM

    Norlene and family,
    Our sincerest sympathy to you on hearing of Donald’s passing. We have many memories of him from our time living in Kirkton. Our thoughts are with you.
    Brenda and Dave

  24. Karen McDonald

    December 31, 2016 at 8:04 PM

    Dear Norlene, Ed and family:
    You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother Donald. May care and love of those around you bring comfort and peace to get you through the difficult days ahead. My most sincere condolences. Love Karen and Pat.

  25. Don Mcintosh

    December 31, 2016 at 3:51 PM

    Dear Norlene, Ed, and family,
    We are so sorry to hear about Donald. Our deepest sympathy,
    Sincerely,
    Don and Joanne McIntosh

  26. Joey Sering

    December 31, 2016 at 2:12 PM

    Norlene and Family, Thinking of you all and sending my sympathy on the loss of Donald.

  27. Earl and Marilyn Miller

    December 31, 2016 at 1:07 PM

    Our sincere sympathy to your family in the passing of Donald.

  28. Laurene Sering

    December 31, 2016 at 10:30 AM

    Norlene, Ed, and family. I heard about the recent passing of Donald. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Cousin Laurene

  29. Yvonne Elliott

    December 31, 2016 at 10:24 AM

    To Norlene, Ed. & Family
    We offer you our condolences at the loss of Don.
    May you find comfort in knowing we thinking of you at this time and the coming days ahead.
    Sincerely
    John & Yvonne Elliott

  30. Gene Wright

    December 30, 2016 at 9:45 PM

    Dear Ed, Norlene, and family; So sorry to hear the sudden passing of my
    cousin Donald.
    The memories are in our hearts as we send our thoughts and prayers to you
    at this time of need. Sincerely Gene and Paule;

  31. Heather Benner

    December 30, 2016 at 9:06 PM

    Dear Norlene , Ed and Family…I was pleased to see you a few weeks back but I am so sorry to be reading about Donalds passing…My childhood was dotted with memories of your Dad and Donald arriving whenever called upon by my Father to fix or repair the broken part of the day…Thinking of you and your family as you face the challenging days ahead…Don, Heather Benner and Family…

  32. Larry Wright

    December 30, 2016 at 7:19 PM

    Dear Norlene, Ed, and family: So Sorry for the loss of Cousin Donald. We are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Sincerely, Cousin Larry and Maria.

  33. Elaine everett

    December 30, 2016 at 5:04 PM

    Dear Ed, Norlene and family
    So sorry to hear of cousin Donald’s passing. Gary and I send our deepest sympathy to you all. We are thinking of you.
    Sincerely, love, Cousin Elaine and Gary.

  34. Grant Thomson

    December 30, 2016 at 4:00 PM

    Thinking of you a this difficult time.

  35. Sylvester and Geraldine Grimminck

    December 30, 2016 at 3:24 PM

    Ed, Norlene and family. So sorry to hear of Donald’s passing. Thinking of you at this sad time.

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