Don Willis
Died: September 14, 2009 | Place: Victoria Hospital
Obituary
WILLIS, Donald A…..
Passed away peacefully in his family’s arms on Monday, September 14th, 2009 at Victoria Hospital, London, in his 62nd year after a courageous battle with leukemia. Beloved husband and best friend of Dale (Camp) Willis for 39 years. Cherished father of Kim (Mike), Mark (Stacy), and Matt (Jill). Special grandpa “Pa” to Caitlin, Cody, Austin, Brycen and Courtney. Dear brother of Tom Willis (Dorothy) and brother-in-law to Dawn Skinner (Tim), Norman Camp (Lynda) and Susan Willis. Best buddy to Holly. He will be forever missed by several nieces, nephews and many friends. Don retired as a Captain of the London Fire Department in November 2007 after 32 years of service. Visitation will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Thursday, September 17, 2009 from 3-5 and 7-9pm, where the celebration of Don’s life will be held in the chapel on Friday, September 18, 2009 at 1:00 pm. Cremation to follow. In memory of Don, donations may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Special thanks to Susan Collins and the doctors and nurses of the 7th floor Oncology Department for their care and support. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com
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Dale and family,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of Don. I know he will be greatly missed. I am thinking of you all and hope you cherish all the happy and wonderful memories. He was a sweet man.
Take care, Allison
Unfortunately I cannot make the visitations or funeral due to prior commitments.
It was a privilege and an honor to work with Don on the London Fire Dept.
Andrew Henshall
Senior qualified
Firefighter.
Dear Mark and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss.
Mark. I lost my Father to cancer at a young age. Keep your head high and hang in there.
The McWilliam Family,
Steve, Jennifer, Lacey & Bryce
It was my pleasure to have known and worked with Don. He has left me with many great memories. My prayers and condolences to all the family.
Ron
(Retired London Fire Dept)
Renfrew,Ont.
We’re all going to miss Don’s knack to get on top of the high pitch for extra bases out at Slo Pitch City. He was always into the game and cheering us on with an “attawork.” We may have lost more than we should have but Don’s love of the game gleamed from his smile through our adversities and triumphs.
Take care “Donny Dart.” Coach us around those base pads and find us a hole in the outfield.
Dale and Family:
Sorry to hear about your loss. Don will be greatly missed. He was a joy to be around.
Dear Dale & Family
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Although it’s been a while since we have spoken.Dale, having worked with Don was a privilege I enjoyed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your Family.
Dale;
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies at this time. I know, and understand how hard it is to lose your special love, and best friend, and wish I could take some of that pain for You. Please know Your family, extended family & friends all loved Don. He will be in our hearts & memories, thoughts & prayers.
Dave Beecroft
Dear Dale and Family,
I was so sad to hear this news of Don’s passing and I wanted you to know that I’m thinking about you and sending my deepest condolences.
Dale, Kim, Mark, Matt & Families
My heartfelt sympathies go out to all of you at this time. I know that he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Matt and family,
I just wanted to express my deepest sympathies in the passing of your dad. He was a wonderful man and will be deeply missed.
Sincerely,
Julie Atkinson
Dear Dale and Family
Please accept my deepest sympathies. It is so hard to loose a loved one, the person you spent your whole life with. I am sorry.
I was very shocked and saddened to hear about Don`s passing,condolences from the Blanchard family.I will surely miss the talks we had about the horses and hope you can guide us into winning the playoffs this year from above.It won`t be the same without you “POPS” out there on the field with us battling for a win.Our prayers are with the Willis family and hope they can get through this trying time.
Dale, Kim, Mark, Matt & Families,
With Sincerest Sympathy.
Dianne & Wayne More
” Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day”.
Willis Family;
It is with regret that we send you our condolences.
We will all have great memories and feel privileged to have worked with Don.
Please accept this with our deepest sympathy,
Andy Henshall
Jeff Metcalfe
Rich Koning
Dwayne DeCaluwe
London Fire Dept. 4 company Red “B”
2009-09-16
Dale
I was so sorry to hear about Don. Please know that you , and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dale & Family;
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, words cant even express the feelings for the loss of a wonderful loving man. Anyone who had the pleasure of meething him, was lucky, anyone who was loved by him must have been blessed!
Take comfort with your family and friends during this time.
Sending love and hugs your way Dale!
Kerry, Joe and Michael Comito
It is with shock and sadness to hear the passing of one of our great Laker supporters.
On behalf of the Bedford family we offer our deepest sympathy.
We are so sorry to hear about Don’s passing. We would like to express our sympathy to the family.
Ross & Shirley Sturdy
We are sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He was very well liked and a pleasure to work with. Please accept our deepest sympathies. He will be missed. Flags at London firehalls are being lowered to halfmast to honour Don.
#12 Company
Captain Pat Seinosky
FFAO Jeff Johnston
FF Chris Dolphin
FF Jeff Martin
FF Nigel Mandigo
Dale:
So sad to here of Don’s passing. Don was a great Captain to work for and he will be missed by all on the job. My family and I are thinking of you and the kids during this difficult time.
Greg Knight and family
Dale,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband, Don. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
Take Care,
Kelly
Catherine and I wish to express our deepest sympathy
I know he will be greatly missed by family and friends
Larry Doolittle LFD retiree
Dale and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Karen
Dear Dale and family
I am extending my condolences to you at this difficult time.
I know you will cherish your memories of Don.
He was always kind and a pleasure to work with. I will remember him as a good man.
Sincerely,
Sam Dias (LFD)