Donald Joseph “Don” Jeffrey
1938-2017
Passed away suddenly on July 31st, 2017. He was born in
Halifax and raised his family in Lower Sackville, Nova
Scotia.
Don was best known as an artist, entrepreneur and creative
thinker. He started his career as an architect for Simpson- Sears,
designing and developing new builds, renovations and expansions. Don
combined his passion for art and business and built two commercial art
firms: Idea Man Signs and Don Jeffrey Signs. His logos, graphic art,
signs, large scale architectural renderings and vehicle commercial
work can still be found throughout Lower Sackville and the greater
Halifax area. After retiring, Don enjoyed painting every day and
created many beautiful works of art along with posters and signs for
family and friends.
Don is survived by his three children: daughters, Christine
Baker (Gary Roberts) of Hamilton, ON; Genevieve Brassard (Rick
Pihlainen) of Burlington, ON; and son, Ted Jeffrey (Mickey) of Windsor
Junction, NS; grandchildren: Cynthia, Cassandra, Desiree, Samantha,
Jocelyn and Shannon; brothers, Andrew (Loretta) of Halifax; Clarence
(Simone) of Shediac, NB and many nieces and nephews. He was
predeceased by his mother, Ida and father, Alfred and by his brother
Davis.
By request, there will be no service. A visitation / memorial
gathering will be held in his honour at J. Albert Walker Funeral Home
(2005) Ltd. 149 Herring Cove Rd. on Sunday, August 13 1:00 -4:00p.m.
Don has generously donated his body to the Medical Sciences program at
Dalhousie University. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to
The Arthritis Society – Nova Scotia Division or a charity of
your choice.
Don will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved
him.
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Décès pour la Ville: Halifax, Province: Nova Scotia

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