On September 20, 2020, Don passed away peacefully at the age of 82.
He is survived by his loving wife, Anne Morris; his sister, Joanne (Bob) Leighton; his sons, James (Michelle), Russell (Stacey); his daughters, Christine (Rick), and Lisa (Richard); and the mother of his children, Marianne Beaulac. Don also leaves his 11 Grandchildren, Kyle, Oakley, Katelin, Braydon, Jordana, Jonah, Ricky, Julia, Joshua, Alexander, and Matthew.
Don was born on July 22, 1938 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan and he grew up in the nearby community of Springside. Don left home to attend the University of Saskatchewan and obtained his teaching degree. In 1963, he moved to Edmonton to begin his 30 year career with Edmonton Catholic Schools. He was devoted to his students and staff and was known to be a very supportive and caring educator and principal.
Don was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. He was a very skilled marksman. He loved the camaraderie when hunting with his best friends and his sons. Don was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Holy Family Council 4957 for over 50 years. He was a man of deep faith. Don was active in helping many charities especially the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Our Dad will be remembered as a gentle, kind soul who had a special place in his heart for the underdog. Dad had an immense compassion and empathy for so many people in their time of need. A wonderful gift he shared with his children was our cabin at Muriel lake. We had the best summers growing up there. Thank you, Dad, we love you and miss you very much.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the St. Vincent de Paul Society or to the Foodbank.
A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home Downtown, 10011-114 Street, Edmonton.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, October 23, 2020, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 9830 148 St NW, Edmonton.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, attendance will be very limited, both prayers and the mass will be by invitation only. For anyone who would like to view the Mass, it will be recorded live and available for viewing here following the day of service.
An interment will take place in the summer or fall of 2021.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Donald Urbanoski 2020..
Décès pour la Ville: Edmonton, Province: Alberta