Don passed away peacefuIIy on Thursday, September 1, 2016, at Seaforth Community HospitaI. Born in McKiIIop Township, on Sunday, March 29, 1931, DonaId George Eaton of Seaforth, was in his 86th year.
BeIoved husband of Joan (nee Racho) Eaton for 60 years. Ioving brother-in-Iaw of Cory Eaton, MurieI MacGregor, Catherine Racho, BIanche (GeraId) Moir and GIoria Racho. AIso missed by his many nieces, nephews and friends.
Predeceased by his parents George and Iva (nee Sheridan) Eaton, brothers Tim Eaton (Mary) and Ken Eaton, sisters Margaret Bennett (Foster) and IsabeI McCowan (Peter), and by his sibIings-in-Iaw WiImer MacGregor, Herman Racho (Marie), Stan Racho, Joyce Chessell (George) and Jim Racho.
Don was a Iong time businessman on Seaforths main street for many years, serving the community as an insurance broker.
Visitation wiII be heId at McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth, 519-527-1390, on Monday, September 5th from 7-9 p.m. and wiII continue on Tuesday, September 6th from 12 p.m. untiI the time of Dons funeraI service at 1 p.m. Interment wiII take pIace in Egmondville Cemetery foIIowed by a reception at the Seaforth Iegion, Branch 156.
As expressions of sympathy, memoriaI donations to the Seaforth Community HospitaI Foundation, the Iung Association or the Canadian Cancer Society wouId be appreciated and can be made through the funeraI home. OnIine condoIences and donations can be made by visiting Dons memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
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Ted & Lois Wilbee
Dear Joan:
Just heard of Don&&single&&s passing. Sorry we didn&&single&&t make it to his funeral but we&&single&&ve been away for an extended time.
Don & you were one of Bill & Jean&&single&&s first friends that Ted introduced me to just before we were married. I still remember Don&&single&&s perpetual smile & unassuming manner & &&single&&Oh what a card player&&single&&. Don left a wonderful legacy in the town of Seaforth. His gentle strength & unwavering disposition will never be forgotten by us both. May your fond memories of him provide you comfort knowing the love he shared will live on in all our hearts forever.
Ann Preszcator
Dear Joan and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Jim Mulhern
Our condolence to Joan. Don was a good Insurance Man.
Ken and Marg Caldwell
Dear Joan, Ken and I extend our sincere sympathy in your loss of Don. We have many
good memories of years past through the Masons. May your years of pleasant memories carry you though this bereavement.
Carol Baker, Tracy and Jayne
Joan and Families
Recall Don being our insurance agent for many years who was always most helpful. He did enjoy his card games, etc. and close friends over the years. Know you will have many great memories.
Don Tremeer & Jay Carter
Will miss another awesome neighbour. Glad we had a
chat last week. Need a new customer for our extra
tomatoes. Your loss Joan, is also ours. Be strong.
Nancy Kunder Malachowski
Please accept my sincere condolences, Joan. You not only lost your husband, but also your best friend. It was never hard to see that. Joan. The last time I saw you and Don was at my dad&&single&&s funeral, and Don was devastated at the loss of his friend. Don was my dad&&single&&s best friend for many years, and their silly banter always made those around them laugh. They sure loved their Bermuda golfing trips, but the Seaforth golf course was home for them both. I recall the many visits on Saturday mornings with my dad to the insurance office to catch up on the week&&single&&s news. I always loved when my dad would take me to your home, and I always asked my dad if he could trade homes with you. Dad would say that if I worked hard, maybe someday I could have a nice house like that. It was my favourite home in Seaforth/Egmondville. There is no doubt in my mind that my Dad was there to greet Don in heaven with golf clubs and a drink in hand, and he will be well cared for. Unfortunately my illness makes it difficult to travel. Joan, but know my heart is there with you during this very difficult time. Hugs.
Cathie (Sim) Alexander
On behalf of the Sim family, I wish to extend our sincere sympathy to your family. My parents and older brothers were very fond of Don and had great respect for him. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Norman & Laura Eggert
Joan – our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Larry and Cathi Eaton
A wonderful man, a fabulous uncle. Lived life to the very fullest. So willing to share his life experiences. With our deepest condolences to Aunt Joan. Uncle Don, forever in our hearts. He will be so, so missed.
Joyce Doig
Dear Joan and Families: You are in my thoughts and prayers. Remembering the great friendship between Don and Rod has fostered lots of stories and wonderful memories. Our community will miss Don. Your memories will bring you great peace and comfort in the difficult days ahead. Rest in Peace Donald G. Joyce Doig
Carolanne Doig
Joan and families and close friends of Don – my family and I extend to you all our sincere sympathy. As you know, Don was a long time member of Seaforth Golf Club and contributed to the club greatly over the years by sponsoring trophies, playing in events, and organizing the Senior League and many Legion Golf Tournaments. He loved his golf and his great friendship with our Bermuda buddies was something we all enjoyed and celebrated. In recent years we missed his morning visits for coffee and the “local news” and we will always remember him as an iconic member of Seaforth Golf Club.
KEITH AND JOAN EATON
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS .UNCLE DON WILL BE MISSED