Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side, at the Victoria General Hospital, Halifax on Thursday, May 9, 2016, after a brief battle with cancer.
Born in Morell, Prince Edward Island on December 3, 1945, he was the son of the late John Joseph and Doris Adeline (Douglas) Trainor.
Donald is survived by his loving wife of almost 45 years Mary Olive (Doucette) Trainor; his daughter Wanda (Brad) Schofield; and son Paul (Bonny) Sampson-Trainor; four beautiful grandchildren which were his pride and joy, Mallorie and Colton Trainor, Brianna and Cassandra Schofield.
He is also survived by brothers Jim (Carol); Leonard, Brian (Linda); Mike (Susan); sisters Barb (John); Arlene (Don); Florence (Brendon); Elaine; and sister-in-law Jean and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by an infant son Mark; brother Tom, a sister-in-law Korleen Trainor; brother-in-law Dr. Patrick Gill.
Donald was a member of the Carpenter’s Union Local 83 his entire working career.
He was a very loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.
He loved sports especially watching his grandson play hockey, his granddaughters horseback riding, soccer, and swimming; Donnie was an avid card player and enjoyed visiting family in P.E.I.
He will be forever loved by his family and friends.
We wish to thank the nurses and staff of the VG Site QEII Hospital of Floor 7A Palliative Care for their ongoing compassion care; and WECARE palliative home services for their visits.
The remains are resting at Saint John Vianney Church, 4 Beaverbank Road, Lower Sackville, where visitation will be held on Thursday, May 12 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
The funeral mass will be at Saint John Vianney Parish on Friday, May 13, at 11 a.m. Rev. Marc Syrenne, officiating.
A reception to follow immediately after the mass, in the Parish Hall.
Family flowers only, in lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Dartmouth Stroke Support, Findlay Community Centre, in care of Tony Dubois; 26 Elliott Street, Dartmouth, B2Y 2X7.
The interment is at Oakridge Memory Gardens, 1078 Old Sackville Road, Middle Sackville.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Phillip Levandier.
Online messages of condolences or inquiries may be directed to: www.dartmouthfuneralhome.ca

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be,
So he put his arms around you and whispered, "Come to Me"
With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away
And although we love you dearly we could not make you stay.
A Golden heart stopped beating hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best!

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