RCAF – Major (Retired)
(24 May 1935 – 11 March 2021)
Don passed away in hospital with family by his side. He will be greatly missed by his daughter, Dawna (Tony, Michaela, Olivia) and sons, Michael (Lois, Dakota, Siena), Robert (Annie, Brandon) and Anthony (Lara, Zoë). Don will be sadly missed by his loving sister, Bernice Sim.
Don was born in Montreal to Stanley and Marion Wong. He grew up in Ottawa and attended Lisgar Collegiate Institute while helping his parents run the Canton Inn Restaurant before attending Bryant University in Rhode Island. After graduation, Don spent 31 years in the Canadian Armed Forces (Air Force) and retired with the rank of Major. During retirement, he enjoyed attending his grand children’s swim meets, soccer and hockey games. He loved watching his favorite college football team Notre Dame, CFL Football, playing golf, traveling and enjoying the company of his friends and extended family, usually over a good meal. He met some of his closest friends while stationed at the base in Cold Lake, Alberta. Upon his return to Ottawa, he proudly worked on the CF-18 project team before retiring.
The family would like to thank the amazing doctors, nurses, and staff at the Queensway Carleton Hospital for the excellent care, compassion and kindness extended during Don’s stay.
In keeping with Don’s caring and giving spirit donations can be made to The Salvation Army Ottawa Citadel www.ottawacitadel.com/donate.
A private service will be held followed by interment at Beechwood Cemetery.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Donald Victor Wong Thursday March 11th 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Ottawa, Province: Ontario