Donald W. Chisholm
1936-2018
Chisholm, Donald William, 82, of Heatherton, Antigonish
County, passed away on October 22, 2018, in St. Martha’s
Regional Hospital, Antigonish, surrounded by his loving
family.
Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Kenneth and
Grace (Stewart) Chisholm.
A carpenter by trade, Donnie worked for Floyd Construction
and Nova Construction for most of his career. Donnie also worked in
Northern Ontario for CN Rail as a linesman in his early years. Donnie
loved to keep busy and enjoyed many activities such as bowling,
spending time working in his gardens, watching sports (especially
hockey), and he also had an keen interest in history and world events.
He was an avid reader, especially books on the railroad, WWII and
historical biographies. Even in his retirement, Donnie still loved
working with wood and continued to build many little projects. His
workshop was an organized chaos where only he could make sense of
it.
Donnie was an easy-going, patient, and quiet man who loved
spending time with family and friends, sharing lots of stories and a
laugh or two. He was a very proud grandad and looked forward to his
weekly Skype dates with his two grandchildren. He loved all animals,
especially the wildlife in his back fields and his longtime family
pet, Bentley.
Donnie was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish in
Heatherton where he was a member of the Buildings and Properties
committee.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Evelyn (Chisholm),
daughters, Jolene, Heatherton; and Barbara, Ottawa; son, Mark
(Rebecca), Melbourne, Australia; grandchildren, Alex and Andi;
brother, Albert (Joan), Heatherton; sisters, Libby MacDonald,
Heatherton, and Catherine Ranger, London,Ontario; sisters-in-law,
Jeanette Chisholm and Rose Connolly; and many nieces, nephews, and
cousins.
Predeceased by brothers, Charlie, Ronnie, Jim, and Stewart;
sister, Carmel; Brothers-in-law, Chisholm MacDonald and Glen Ranger;
and step-mother, Catherine Chisholm.
Funeral
arrangements have not been finalized at this time. Please
check this website for updated information when
available.
Family flower only, please. In lieu of flowers,
donations to Heart and Stroke and Hope for Wildlife
appreciated.
Online condolences: www.clcurry.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Donald W Chisholm 19362018..
Décès pour la Ville: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia
