Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Donald “Don, Donnie” Leland Porter announce his passing on Tuesday April 26, 2022 with his daughter Dawn by his side at Rocmaura Nursing Home, Saint John NB. Born in Doaktown, NB on October 14, 1943, he was the son of the late Margaret O’Rilla Canney.
Don was a logger most of his working career, he continued the old school logging ways with his horses. Don started logging at a young age in his hometown, Doaktown NB. Don left his hometown to move to Western Canada where he continued logging with his horses. Don also had a love for salmon fly fishing. He was a guide on the Miramichi to many out of country fishermen. Hunting was also a sport Don loved. Don’s biggest love was travelling all over the BC with his horse, to participate in the horse haul competitions with his buddies, one buddy in particular; Calvin Buchta, and his wife Jan Hounsell. Don also had a business in Prince George, BC; a Horse Ranch in his earlier days. He offered old style wagon/sleigh rides, as well as the old Western style overnight camp outs around the fire. Don had a love for travel as well, and for camping.
Don is survived by his two daughters; Dawn (Larry) Hunter, Angela Gander, two sons; Donald (Elaine) Porter, Ryan Konaby. Two step children; Tracy (Mario) Pascuzzi, Richard (Stacey) Simon, six grandchildren; Wade Hunter, Blake Hunter (Jordan Eisner), Amanda (Chris) Fortin, Devon Porter (Raylena Estey), Brandon and Randall Gander. Five step grandchildren; Matthew Simon (Amber), Annalise Simon (Gavin), Joey, Nicholas, Melissa Pascauzzi, one great grandson due in July (Blake and Jordan), one sister Sharon (Noel) Counsil.
In addition to his mother, Don was predeceased by his grandparents Ada and Archibald Porter, brother Treviellian Canney, and infant daughter Donna Marie.
The family would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff at Rocmaura Nursing Home, especially our sweet earth Angel Sara Searle, and RN unit coordinator Brenda Wilson for the wonderful care given to Don during his six month stay. The family would also like to thank Homecare by Design, Judy Lane and staff; a very special thank you to Elaine Kingston. as well as thank you to the staff at Ridgewood Veterans Wing, Victory Lane. A special thank you to caregiver Natalie Jones, as well as Dr. Luan Le, and to lifetime friends Norman Lyons and Debbie Cowie for always staying in touch over the years.
Arrangements are in the care of Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road. As requested by Don there will be no visitation, or service.
Interment will be followed at later date in Doaktown, NB.
Donations may be made to Bobby’s Hospice or Rocmaura Foundation or to the charity of your choice.
To send flowers to Donald’s family, please visit our floral store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Donald Leland Porter October 14 1943 April 26 2022 (age 78)..
Death notice for the town of: Saint-John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick