It is with heavy hearts and much sorrow, the family of the late Don Urquhart wish to announce his peaceful passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, Corner Brook NL, on June 29, 2012, in his 64th year. Don was born in Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, July 20th, 1947. He was the only son of the late John and Annie (McKay Urquhart. A staff Sgt. with the R.C.M.P. Don spent his entire career in B Division, Newfoundland and Labrador. He retired as Section NCO, Corner Brook detachment in 1993. Don loved to salmon fish on the Humber River and Lomond River and spent as much time as possible at his cabin on Little Bonne Bay Pond. He is surrived by his wife and best friend of 44 years Beverley (Simmonds) Steady Brook, NL, his beloved children Craig Urquhart (Krista) Deer Lake, NL, Cathy (John) Seitz, Stratford, Wisconsin, His precious grandchildren, who were the joy of his life and made his life truly worth living; Brett, James and Sophie Urquhart, Zack, John, and Olivia Seitz, Sisters in law Peggy Best (fiancé Eric Young) Corner Brook, NL, Jean (Wilson) Penney Pasadena, NL, Brenda (Tony) Howell Mount Pearl, NL, Janice Simmonds Mount Pearl, NL Brother in law Bill Simmonds (fiancée Faye Gear) Embree, NL, special Uncle John (Vera) McKay, Sydney River, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, also many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Do was predeceased by his parents John and Annie Urquhart, father in law Reginald Simmonds, mother in law Phyllis Simmonds and brother in law Allan Best. A special thank you to Dr. Margaret Culliton for her kindness, compassion, and dedication shown to Don over the years. Our family will be forever grateful. Also a special thank you to Dr. Desiree Dunn and all the nurses who are so special on the Palliative Care Unit. Cremation has take place. Visitation will take place at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country road on Tuesday July 3rd, 2012 from the hours of 6-9 P.M.. A private memorial will be held at a later date. As expressions of sympathy donations in his memory may be made to The Children’s Wish Foundation and/or The Ronald McDonald House, St. Johns, NL. The family Guest book may be signed by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca.

We loved him then
We love him now
He will always be loved.