Death notice
It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of David Donne, who died peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at the age of 68..
Dave is survived at home by his beloved wife of 44 years Douly; his eldest son and best friend Alexander and his beloved dog Gypsy. He is also survived by his daughter Nicole and partner Steven, and youngest son Andrew and his wife Cristina and their children Giada and Sebastian – whom Dave adored spending time with.
He will continue to be loved by his family – Rod, Sandy, Jessica and Michael Donne; Denyse & Merton Silverman, Gregory, (Shalini) Raya, Nyan & Sachin Silverman; Brian (Emily) and Annabel Silverman; Philip, Lucy, and Matthew (Alex) Donne; Michele (Charlie) Likely; and Nick, Hayley, Nastasia, Christian and Tatiana Nianiaris.
Dave had numerous lifelong friends he considered family too. An extra special thanks to Dave’s coworkers at Bombardier, good friends Julien and Cam of JDAero for their support, to Peter Hobday and Paul Fisher for the phone calls that kept Dave smiling, John Munn who brought him daily crosswords and newspapers, Patti Folliott who made sure Dave got to see the sunset every night when he could no longer make the trip, and Rick Ringer for his two hour motorcycle treks just to visit for a few moments – and Dave’s oldest friends of over fifty year- Gary Lee Weinrib and Alex Zivojinovich for their generosity and kindness for our family over the years.
Dave was an accomplished and highly respected aviation engineer, with a career spanning over forty years at DeHavilland, Bombardier, Embraer and JD Aero. Even though he travelled extensively throughout the world and experienced many cultures – he most enjoyed being at home in Ontario with his family at his side. He was fascinated by engineering and the natural world, he was a fountain of knowledge about any subject and an avid reader. Dave was a truly proud Canadian, for its rich culture, history and landscape. He loved watching the Blue Jays and the Maple Leafs. He was a horseback-riding trail runner, a BBQ king, and an immediate favourite person for all children that met him. He loved music, which was a huge part of his life, and loved regaling stories about him as a young man, the original Shreeve.
No words can encompass the life of such a great person. Nothing anyone can write will ever be able to honour him enough. Dave will forever be remembered for his extraordinary kindness and warmth; his consistent moral compass; his epic storytelling; his enthusiasm for curiosity, and his incomparable, contagious and irreplaceable laughter. He was a much-loved husband, brother, uncle and friend; and a truly wonderful father.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at Royal Victoria Cancer Centre for the outstanding care provided, and to the home care team from North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN headed by NicNurse.
A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at a later date. Memorial Donations can be made to the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre or Ducks Unlimited Canada.
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April 19 1952 July 15 2020 (age 68)
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de David Nigel Donne April 19 1952 July 15 2020 (age 68)..
Décès pour la Ville:Midland, Province: Ontario