On Sunday January 15, 2023, a beautiful sunny morning, Donald Joseph Poppe peacefully passed away at London University Hospital. Don was born in Seaforth on March 30, 1971 to Willy and Wilhelmina Poppe and was one of eight children. He will be dearly missed by his siblings and their families: Linda Sinnamon (Brock), Lisa Rapien (Brad), Jim Poppe (Nicole), Brian Poppe (Liz), Rose DeJong (Dan), Rick Poppe (Ange) and Steve Poppe (Janine). Also survived and dearly missed by his mother and father-in-law Deb and Gord Phillips, sister-in-law Niki Saunders (Scott), and brother-in-law Toby Phillips (Ange).
Don and his wife, Amanda, were highschool sweethearts and happily married for 31 years. They had four children: Jordan, Justin (Hayley), Ryan and Grayce, who gave him great joy and of whom he was immensely proud. They, in turn, were immensely proud of their dad and loved him dearly. Don was a very special Opa to Joseph and Timmy, and always had cheese balls, jujubes and jellybeans on hand for them. Don was well-loved by many and will be greatly missed; by friends and family alike. He was always helping others and would give the shirt off his back to help a friend. Don could often be found with a hammer in one hand and a coffee in the other.
Don was predeceased by his parents, Willy and Wilhelmina; and nephew, Eli Rapien.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 87 Goderich Street West, SEAFORTH on Wednesday, January 18th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Registration is required. Please click “Register Now” below, to register.
Don’s Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 3931 Perth Rd 180, Dublin on Thursday, January 19th at 11 AM with a lunch to follow at the Dublin Pavilion Hall. Father Philip presiding. Spring Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Dublin.
Donation to the LHSF – Clinical Neurosciences Program would be appreciated by the family.
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Jackie Bennewies
I’m sending my sincere condolences to Don’s family
I’ll cherish the good times having the family as neighbors from the homestead.
Deepest sympathy to you all
Carolanne Doig
Mandy and all – so shocked to hear this news. You were great neighbours when I lived on John St. and I am very sad for you all.
George and Sue Wilson
Amanda and family, Poppe family , Gord and Deb and family, heartfelt condolences on your loss. Cherish your precious memories. Hugs and prayers.
Lucy Lawlor & Richard Nesbitt
To Liz, Brian and the entire Poppe Family.
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we learned of Don’s passing.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers and may God hold all of you in the palm of his hand.
Sheila and Mccowan
Are condolence to the Poppy family and Phillips family we are so saddened about your loss us are in out thoughts and prayers
John & Sarah Moylan
To the Poppe and Phillips families,
Very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. We extend our heartfelt condolences in this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
John & Sarah Moylan and family
Familie Poppe Zwolle
Beste Amanda, kinderen en familie, gecondoleerd met het overlijden van Don.
We wensen jullie veel sterkte en kracht toe om dit grote verlies te dragen, voor nu, straks en later.
Cate Verberne
So sorry and saddened to hear of Don’s passing. Thoughts and prayers for the entire family, especially Mandy and the kids
Lieferink
Amanda and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Don.
We are sending you and your family our deepest
condolences during this very sad and difficult time.
Fam. Voetdijk
Holland.
John & Nancy (Louwagie) White
We wish to express our deepest sympathy on the loss of Don. May many happy memories be a source of comfort for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.
Rob, Lisa, Sean Miller
So sorry for your loss. Sending our deepest sympathies to you all. We had the privilege of meeting yous, when Ryan and Sean played ball together in Exeter.
Diane Elston
Mandy, and all the Poppe and Philips families,
We were shocked and saddened to learn the sad news about Donny. He was a good friend and I always enjoyed working with him at Van Loon Farms. He was always kind and helpful to everyone who needed help. He had an amazing sense of humour and loved a good joke.
He will be missed by so many! May God and the good memories you all have made together bring you peace and comfort in the difficult days ahead.
Diane Elston and family.
John & Marg Van Bakel
To Mandy & Family and the Poppe & Phillips Families:
Just want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Don was a very hard worker and always enjoyed visiting with him when we saw him. Don had a very beautiful celebration today with family, neighbors, and friends and now he will be joining his family in heaven but will be by your side each and everyday.
Anita Giagnocavo
To Amanda and the children and all who loved Don..
I’m so sorry and I’ve been praying for you today as I could not attend. God wrap you all in his arms.
Delores & John Poppe/Dyck
Dear Amanda and Family. You are in our hearts during this very difficult time—our sincere sympathy. Donny will always be remembered as kind, gentle and with a smile that would light up a room—sending much love.
Debbie Colbourne
My deepest sympathies for the entire family! My heart breaks for all of you as you all have suffered a great loss! There are absolutely no words that can be spoken. Sending hugs and prayers your way.
Kevin & Danielle Poppe
Dear Poppe family. Our deepest condolences for the loss of your husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. We are thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Pat Moylan
Amanda and the entire Poppe and Phillips Family. Such shocking news to hear of Don’s unfortunate passing. A life cut far too short. We pass on our most sincere condolences.
Pat and Deb Moylan & Sons
Pete and Tammy Martene
Mandy and family
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Pete and Tammy Martene
Joyce Ribey
I wish to extend my heartfelt sympathy to Amanda and family, also to the Poppe and Phillips family and Don’s friends. All are in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.
Kim and Jason Patterson
Amanda and Family,
Our deepest sympathies on your loss, you are in our thoughts during this difficult time. May the love of those you hold dear comfort you through the days ahead.
Tyson Arts
Deepest sympathy to all Don’s loved ones! So sorry to hear of his passing. Thoughts and prayers from the Arts family.
Mary Jo Drager
Amanda, Jordan, Justin, Ryan and Grayce
My deepest condolences on the heartbreaking loss of Don. Keeping you all close in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Jo Drager
Amanda, Jordan,Justin,Ryan and Grayce: My deepest condolences to all of you on the heartbreaking loss of Don. I am keeping you all close in my thoughts and prayers.
Ally Austin
Amanda,
Sending you and your family my deepest condolences. May your cherished memories offer you comfort in the days to come.
Ron & Shelly Pryce
Mandy and Family
Please know we are thinking about you during this very sad, and difficult time. A life cut way too short.
Trish McComb
I was deeply sorry to hear of Don’s passing.
Please know my thoughts and heart go out to Mandy and the kids, as well as to the whole Poppe family. He will be missed.
Trish Bertens-McComb
Tony Visser
Tony and Erma Visser So sorry to hear about Don. He used to be a frequent visitor here when he worked for Garry… always happy and pleasant.
John & Arlene Berendsen
Sorry to hear of your loss…Thinking of all of you.
John,Arlene,Scott & Ben Berendsen
Peter and SELINE VISSER
our deepest condolence at this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Rose McMaster
Amanda & family
I was very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Thinking of everyone at this difficult time & keeping you in my prayers. Sincere condolences to the families.
Rose McMaster
Marlene/Dave de Vries
Dear Amanda and Families,
Deb & Gord and Families.
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, at this time.
Marlene & Dave
Ann Preszcator
Dear Mandy and Family:
my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this saad time
Paul and Bonnie
Mandy and family, we are so sorry for your loss of Don.
Please accept our condolences and know that we are thinking of you all.
Uncle Paul and Aunt Bonnie
Jim & Marg Van Bakel
We are so sorry to hear about Don’s passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim & Marg Van Bakel
Josie Strahm
Dear Amanda, I have been keeping you and your family close in my thoughts
My sincerest sympathies to you and your family
I will sit with you as you need and always know you can reach out to me.
Sharon Beuermann
Sending sincere sympathy to all Don’s family, extended family at this sad time.
Jeff and Sharon Beuermann
Rebecca
Sending My condolences to Jordan and family
Gerry & Nancy O’Reilly
To all the Poppe family. We were very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. You are all in our thoughts & prayers. Gerry & Nancy O’Reilly
Danny and Sharon Murray
Amanda..so sorry to hear of Don’s passing
Our sincere condolences to the Poppe and Phillips family..please find comfort in your family and friends around you.
Betty Upshall
Amanda & family, Poppe & Phillips family,
Sorry to hear of Don’s passing.
We send our condolences to all.
Thinking of everyone at this sad time.
Don & Betty Upshall
Kathy Smith
So sorry to hear about Don’s passing thinking of the Poppe and Phillips families .You are in our thoughts and prayers .
With Sympathy :Mark &Kathy Smith.🙏
Tracy Nicholson
Mandy and family
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Paul, Cathy, Shelly and Tracy Nicholson
Barb Bob Watson
Our condolences to the family
Cathy harrison
Amanda and family
I am so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. May you hold on to your memories to get you through the day ahead.
Take care
Cathy Harrison
Tante Tonnie Blom-Poppe en fam.
Beste familie Poppe,
Gecondoleerd met het verlies van onze neef Don in Canada.
Heel veel sterkte gewenst om dit grote verlies te kunnen dragen
Ken and Anne Murray
Remembering Don and all the family in our prayers. God bless
Linda and Bryan ORourke
To the Poppe and Phillips families
Our deepest condolences at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kees and Marion Kemmere
So sorry for your loss our deepest condolences 💐
Pauline Schwarz
Poppe family, Phillips family
Thinking of you all, during this difficult time. Hugs
Mike and Pauline Schwarz
Karen Murphy
Amanda and the rest of the Poppe family:
I am so sorry to learn of Don’s passing. I remember him from high school, as we were on the same bus. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shelly
Our thought and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Our paths have not crossed for years now. Ryan and Lucas played ball together in Exeter. Cherish all your memories as they will help you in days to come.
The Toornstra’s
Sam, Shelly, Lucas, Ashley and Tyler
Danielle Clark
We are so deeply sorry Mandy for you and all the family.
Sending much love and prayers.
Danielle, Chris, Austin and Avery
Lisa Seyler
Amanda,
My heart goes out to you and your family. This is a difficult time and just know you are supported and loved by those around you. If you need anything just give a call.
My deepest condolences to you and yours.
Kevin & Bev Shea
Poppe family, so sorry to hear about Don. Our condolences to all the family.
Peter & Frances Kling
Dear Amanda, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Joanne Shand
Amanda,
I am so saddened to hear of Don’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers, and we are here to help you in any way that we can, thinking of you.
Joanne Shand
Connie Marion
So sorry to hear Amanda; deepest sympathy & prayers at this difficult time. Hugs from
Mike & Connie Marion
Angelo and Anna Fragiskatos
Our deepest condolences to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Theresa Kolkman
To all of you who loved Don as a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son in law and brother in law…words cannot make this time easy. A true man in all ways, took care of his family and always put himself second. Time and life has passed but I can still hear his laugh and the sound of a black mustang coming down the road! Cry, laugh and hug…you are lucky to have him and equally as lucky for him to have you all. Take care, love Tess
ErinTilker and Dean Cassel
We are so sorry to hear about Don’s passing. Thinking of you all. Sending you all hugs ❤️
Brian, Brenda,Brandan and Jocelynne Steele
Amanda and family
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Don.
Thinking of all of you at this difficult time.
Bruce and Sharon Wilbee
Mandy and Family:
No words can express our sincere condolences
at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and
prayers.
Aubrey & Linda Ross
Sending our deepest sympathies on the passing of Don. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Lisa vitek
We all know life is never the same when our Loved ones pass on.
Leaves a space in our heart that cannot be filled.
We pray for peace to comfort you.
Love,
Kevin & Lisa
Chantelle
Sorry for your loss
Darryl & Tanya Terpstra and Family
Hugs and Prayers
Emma Marcy
Grayce and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I am thinking of you and your family in this difficult time.
Kim Chambers
I am sorry for your loss Don we’ll be missed by many
John and Sharen Forrest
We are very saddened to hear of Don’s passing. We send our deepest sympathy to all of his family at this very sad and difficult time💕
Brenda Palsa
Gord and Deb my deepest condolences on your loss – thinking of you
Mary
Gerry and I have deep sadness for your loss Amanda and family. You have our sympathy . Also to the rest of the Poppe family our sincere condoleneces
Gerry and Mary Armstrong
Nicole Stevenson
Our absolute deepest sympathy to the entire family . So sad to hear of this .
Your wedding was one of our first dates.
Hold the memories close
Ron and Nicole
Pat & Janice Van Bakel
Mandy and the entire Poppe family, we send our sincere condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May your cherished memories of Don give you strength and live on in your hearts forever!
Karen Cronin
Amanda & Poppe & Philips families
Sorry for your loss of Don. You will have a guardian angel watching and helping you through the difficult days ahead.
Karen
Jacquie Mohr
My deepest sympathies Mandy and family. He was a fantastic guy, always with a great smile.
Julie Babb
Mandi and family
Deb and Gord and family
Poppe family
So very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He will be missed by many. Take comfort in the many wonderful memories that will be in your heart always.
cook Jacquie
So sorry for your loss
Allan and Karen Carter
Rick, Ange, Jim, Nicole, and the entire Poppe Family
We extend our deepest sympathy on Don’s passing. You will have many fond memories, cherish them.
Michelle Jefferson
Amanda and family our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Steve and Michelle Jefferson
Carol LeBeau
To the Poppe and Phillips families, I extend my sincere sympathy.
Don will be forever missed by you, his loved ones.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers
Carol LeBeau
Kim Baynham
Amanda and family, please accept my heartfelt condolences. Will be thinking of you.
Paul & Lori Parsons
Mandi, Jordan, Justin, Ryan, Grace and family
Our deepest sympathy. Donny was a wonderful guy and will truly be missed by all that knew him. May your treasured memories bring you comfort in the days and years to come.
Paul, Lori Parsons and family
Alyssa Stranz
I am so sorry to hear. My sincere condolences for your loss!
Thinking of you all
Maureen Wildfong
Dear Mandy and Family
The Poppe Family
The Phillips Family
I am so so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Just so sad and way too young. You are in my thoughts and prayers on days and years to come. Hugs to each and everyone
Heartbreaking
Andy and Janet Brown
Our deepest sympathy to Don’s entire family, you will be in out thoughts during this difficult time. ❤️
Roy Dalton
my thoughts and prayers are with your family and Gord and Deb Phillips. Rest In Peace.
Dorothy Medd/Russ Jackson
Mandy & Family:
Sending sincere condolences. Thinking of everyone during this very difficult time! Sending hugs.
Mandy Duffy
Im so sorry Amanda & kids on the passing of Don! May all the memories you cherish help in the days ahead!
Kevin,Debbie,Cody,Morgan,Haden Bennewies
Mandy,Jordan,Justin,Ryan,Grayce
Sending our sincere condolences to you, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this diificult time.
Dianne and Larry McGrath
Amanda & family, Gord & Deb, Niki & Scott & family , Toby & Ange & family: We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved husband, father, son-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. Our thoughts are with you and may you find comfort in the cherished memories of your beloved Don.
Marg Pavkeje
Amanda, Jordan, Justin, Ryan, Grayce and family,
So sorry to hear about Don. Thinking of all of you.
Marg Pavkeje
Tammy McCann(Kennedy)
Amanda and family, i’m so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Bob & Shirley Dinsmore
Our deepest sympathy to you Mandy, your family and all your friends of which I know are many. I will always remember Don’s smile and I can’t remember him without it. He was so kind and caring of others. Oh my how he will be missed. RIP Don I hope your memories will somehow help to lessen the pain you are feeling right now. We are so shocked Mandy as we didn’t know Don was not well. I hope his journey was a good death. 😢
BobbiAnn Scarrow
My deepest condolences to each and everyone of you
Tracy Hoffman
Amanda, and family
Our sincere condolences for your loss!! Our prayers are with you!
Rick and Tracy Hoffman
Joanne Carter Caneron
Mandi and the Poppe family..
I am so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Memories never fade, they linger in our hearts forever.
Thinking of you all. Xo
Kim Monden
Amanda and family,
My deepest condolences to all of you. Prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Pat & Maryann Feeney
Amanda and Family, Poppe Family, Phillips Family
Words can’t express how sorry we are to hear of Don’s passing. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Maureen and Merv Agar
Mandy and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Donnie. Merv had lots of fun working with him at Ivo’s. Always lots of laughs. We hope your wonderful memories help in some way at this sad time. Our deepest sympathies.
Merv and Maureen Agar
Heather McMillan
Mandy & Family
and the whole Poppe Family,
Sending our heartfelt condolences to you all, on the loss of a great man. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff and Michelle Van Loon
To all the Poppe family. We are so very sorry for the loss of Don. Our hearts go out to you at this incredibly difficult time. Don had the biggest heart and was an important part of Van Loon farms for many years. He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Colleen Wiendels
Linda, Brock and families:
My deepest sympathies with the loss of your brother, brother-in-law, etc. keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Nick and Colleen Wiendels (Dwyer)
Joanne Knights
Mandy so sorry for your loss .My Sympathy to you and your family. Sending love and hugs.
Brian Barry & Brenda Wilkinson
Please accept our deepest condolences and may Don’s memories comfort you
steve
Our sincerest sympathy to the Poppe family.
Mr. and Mrs. StephenGoettler
Benjamin Kolkman
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Doug and Donna Wolfe and family
Mandy, our deepest sympathies to you and your family on Don’s passing. May all your treasured memories give you strength and comfort.
John and Karen Taylor
Our deepest condolences. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Louise(Weezie) Harris
Amanda and family, l am so deeply sorry for your loss, Don was such an amazing man and will be dearly missed! Thinking of you all at this very difficult time ❤️🙏
Ken and Elaine DeCorte
Dear Mandi and family – Our deepest condolences to all of you. Ken has so many good memories of Don and the times they spent together growing up and then working together.
Brian & Helen Oldfield
Rick, Ange and family, we are so sorry to hear this sad news. Sending sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Helen & Brian and Fred & Betty Tilley
Jim & Janneke Murray Mark & Michelle
So deeply sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Sending our sympathy and hugs to Mandy, the children and the Poppe family.