Donald Leonard White

WHITE, DONALD LEONARD:
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Don on February 29, 2016 at Waterside Retirement Lodge, Wasaga Beach with his family by his side.
Born in Milton in 1934, Don was the son of the late Francis Leonard and Mary Rebecca (Fry) White. In 1954 Don married the love of his life Shirley (Paul) and they enjoyed 59 wonderful years until Shirley's passing in 2013. They resided in Georgetown for many years where they raised their family before moving to Brampton and upon retirement to Gravenhurst. After Shirley's passing, Don relocated to Wasaga Beach. Don was an avid golfer and was actively involved in hockey and baseball both as a player and a coach, especially the Halton Hills Huff n' Puffers. Don worked for Smith & Stone for 15 years and then Ford Motor Company, Bramalea for 33+ years.
Don was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Don always put family and friends before all else but he was most proud of his grandsons and their accomplishments. Don is by survived by his daughters Susan and husband Stephen Graham of Belwood and Shelley and husband Paul Uren of Wasaga Beach. He was a loving Poppa to Scott Graham of Victoria, BC and Sean Graham of Boston MA. Dear brother-in-law of Ted Stigger of Burlington and sister-in-law Sheila and husband Phil Klassen of Dartmouth NS. Don will be fondly remembered by nephews/nieces Gail Robinson (Norm), George Stigger (Janet), Bettysue Handyside (Gord), Beverly Hall (Terry), Ellen Norton (Larry, deceased), Paul Klassen (Trudi), Wendy Klassen as well as many great nephews and nieces. He is fondly remembered by Carole Beard-Earles and her husband the Rev. Jerry Earles and family in Peterborough. Don was predeceased by his sisters Eileen and her husband Fred Johnson and Marjorie Stigger. Remembered by special friend Joy St. Eve. A special thanks to the management, staff and residents of Waterside Retirement Lodge for their support during Don's final weeks. Visitation for family and friends will be held at the J.S. Jones and Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Ave., Georgetown (905-877-3631) on Saturday, March 12, 2016, from 10 to 11 AM to be followed at 11 AM by a Celebration of Life service in the chapel. A reception will follow after the service.
Cremation has taken place. In memory, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, St. George's Anglican Church, Georgetown or a charity of choice would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com.