Donald Connors
Passed away peacefully, on Thursday, September 22, 2011, at the KW Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, at the age of 69.
Beloved husband of Patricia, loving father of Kim, Ken, the late Carmel and Donny Jr., cherished grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 3, with one more on the way. Dear brother of Pat (John) Condon, Ted (Sharon) Connors, Barbara (Ray) Driscoll, Richard (Muriel) Connors, and Linda. He will be greatly missed by his many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family, as well as all those who knew him. Predeceased by his sister Phyllis and his parents Fergus and Eleanor Connors.
Don was a business agent for the Kitchener local lather’s union, prior to becoming their president. He was also a business agent for the carpenter’s union. He was involved with the KW Labour Council, as well as owning his own business, County Interiors and Renovations, for over 30 years.
In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 27th, 2011 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Westmount Funeral Chapel, 1001 Ottawa Street South (at Westmount Rd.), Kitchener. A celebration of life will be held following the visitation at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers and as expressions of sympathy, donations to the KW Humane Society or the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre would be greatly appreciated by the family and may be arranged by contacting the Westmount Funeral Chapel at (519) 743-8900.
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