Donald James Davidson
1937-2019
DAVIDSON, DONALD
JAMES
It is with heavy hearts that Donald James
Davidson’s family announce his passing on Monday, November
11, 2019. Don was born in Nashwaaksis on August 15, 1937 to Ralph and
Helen “Blanche” (Saunders) Davidson. He was a
younger brother for his “Big Brother” Ronald (Ron).
Don’s family moved to Ontario when he was approximately 12
years old. After finishing school, he married Margaret Ann Budgell.
They were blessed with three sons, Mark, Scott and
Todd.
Don worked with his dad in his stores and later
had his own business. They lived in various towns and settled in
Listowel where he founded STOP 23, now run by his family. Don retired
in 2004 and they moved to Grand Manan.
Don is survived by his wife, Marjorie (Ingalls
Graham); sons, Mark (Deborah), Scott (Sunni) and Todd; three
grandsons, Brett (Natasha), Jason (Janesta) and Justin (Susie); three
grand daughters, Jenna (Scott) Patterson, Jessica and Mya; seven great
grand children; brother, Canon Ronald (Bonnie). He also has cousins
who have been more like brothers; Charles Seymour and Earle Davidson.
His step family; Lianne (Rex) Harris, Jody (Michele) Graham; four step
grand children three step great
grandchildren.
Don has been a very loving husband, Dad and
“Grampa” not only to his own children, but also his
step family. Don was predeceased by his first wife, Margaret and his
parents.
When Don arrived on Grand Manan, he fell in love
with the Island and the feelings were reciprocated. This has been
shown by the outpouring of Love to both of us during this extremely
difficult journey.
We are following Don’s wishes at this
time; there will be no Funeral Service, however, there will be
visitation for Family and Friends, which will take place on
Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at York
Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton, NB. Family burial will
take place in Woodlands Cemetery at a later date. For
those who wish, remembrances may be made to the Church Of The
Ascension NH, Grand Manan Hospital Foundation, the Charlotte County
Cancer or the charity of the donor’s choice. Personal
condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Donald James Davidson 19372019..
Death notice for the town of: Grand Manan, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick