It is with deeply saddened hearts that the family of Donald Keith Murch announces his peaceful passing on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Bluewater Health at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Marion Staples. Loving father of Sarah (Beth) Murch and Kristine Leigh Chapman (Joel). Dear brother of Richard (Mary) Jones, Debbie (late Joseph) Piazza, Susan (late John) Ferri, John (Noriko), Dennis (Heather), and David. Brother-in-law of Carole Mair (Bruce), Bonnie Sedore (late Philip), Beverly Phillips (Rev. Thomas), Patricia Staples, late Susan Bennett (Joshua), late Kenneth Staples, and late Shirley Staples. Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Ashley Murch and Colene Murch. Donald was a Senior Control Technologist at the Lambton Generating Station for many years, and was an active member of the Instrument Society of America and Ontario Certified Electrical Technologists and Technicians. He loved to read and spend time outdoors, especially fishing, hunting and camping. Donald will be deeply missed by all those whose lives he touched. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia, on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., with family and friends being received one hour prior to the service. Those who wish to view the service can do so on Donald’s memorial page at www.smithfuneralhome.ca at the time of service. In lieu of flowers, sympathy may be expressed through donations to Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH), 4601 Guthrie Dr., PO Box 2800, Peterborough, ON, K9J 8L5.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Donald Keith Murch October 28th 1950 December 8th 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Sarnia, Province: Ontario