Freeman – Donald Wilfred “Papa”, age 83, of Caledonia, Queens County, formerly of South Brookfield, Queens County.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear father on January 22nd, 2016, at North Queens Nursing Home, Caledonia with his family by his side.
Born in South Brookfield, he was the only son of the late Max and Dorothy (Shupe) Freeman.
Donald started out with numerous truck driving jobs before heading off to Hamilton, ON. staying around two years before heading home to Nova Scotia with his love, Emma. Once home, he purchased his own trucks and resumed truck driving including driving an oil delivery truck for N.F. Douglas. In 1980, Donald purchased his own farm tractor for woods work which turned out to be the best job he had; working for himself.
He is survived by his children Linda (George) Parent, of Iroquois Falls, ON., Donald (Lisa), of Bridgewater, Ronald (Michelle), of Bridgewater, Sandra (Joey) Nass, of South Brookfield, David (Marsha), of South Brookfield; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his loving wife Emma (Sibbley) and his infant sister Irene Elizabeth.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A Celebration of Donald’s Life will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. from the South Brookfield United Baptist Church. Reverend Vic Adams officiating. Reception to follow in North Brookfield Community Hall. Interment will be at a later date. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the North Queens Nursing Home, Lake Road Project; South Brookfield Union Cemetery Fund or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chandlersfuneral.com. The family wish to extend their sincere thanks to the staff for the excellent care given to Donald while a resident of North Queens Nursing Home.
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Chrissie & Normie Knock
Dave and family we send our heart felt feelings of sadness and of joy when we viewed your video of memories. Don and Emma were very special people. They will both be missed greatly by many people. We have fond memories of the fun that we shared with Don. Love and kisses………..
Chrissie & Normie Knock
Isabel Ernst
Donald, So sorry to hear of your Dads passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at this difficult time.Don & Isabel Ernst
Ronnie & Debbie Uhlman
Sincere Condolences to the Freemans’. May you choose to only remember the good memories your Dad, and Papa, have given you to hold onto, as each day will lessoning the hurt you are going through now. Know that our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Wes Zwicker
Warmest wishes to you all. There’s very little good in saying goodbye to a parent -or any family or friend- just appreciate the family at this time.
Jeannette Lewis
Linda,Donald,Ronald,Sandra and David my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time your Dad was a great person and will never be forgotten.God Bless Jeannette Hugs to you all
Mona Mosher
David and families…. I was saddenned to learn of Donald’s passing when I came back to work after a couple days off! Your family becomes our family when they come to North Queens Nursing Home and so we grieve with you, watching the great put together video, you have so many great memories to treasure of both your mom and Dad, take care!! .. Mona & Bill Mosher
Elaine Frail
To all family members of Donald. Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your father, grandfather and great grandfather. My thoughts are with each of you at this difficult time.
Mildred Uhlman /Leary
TO THE FAMILY . I am sending my sympathy to you all at this sad time ,, Don and Emma was very special to me ,,Thinking of you all especially Donald Jr ,Blaine and Jason ,, sure not easy especially to have lost both parents so fast ,, mine to are both gone to,Hold on to your memories and this is a beautiful video take care everyone Mildred & family
Sharon &Keith Raymond
We were so very sorry to hear about Don,all our sympathy to the Freeman family!
Patricia purdy
It love u grampie. I know your with Grammie now and you too are happy again. I cherish growing up with you as my Granfather, u were so strong and kind and you always had time to make us laugh. I will miss your big hugs and the kindness in your eyes. Rest in peace from your Granddaughter patricia Purdy. Love you.
Patsy& Arthur Conrad
To the Freeman Family,so sorry to hear of the passing of your father,we always enjoyed seeing him,he used to deliver gas to us. He will be missed,R .I. P. Donald
Leigh and Cathy Merry
So sad to hear of Dons passing .Leigh and I have great memories of the fun times we had on Sat evenings going to dances .Your parents were both kind hearted and always enjoyed their company may he rest in peace!!God bless you all at this sad time!!!
Elizabeth Webster
Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss.
Steve, Lynn Martin and family
We send our prayers to all of you. May God bless you as you remember the precious memories of a great person.
Geraldineand Terry Wagner
Take care during your loss,it is never easy and. Cannot prepare, love and prayers,Geraldine (McBride) and Terry Wagner
Dwight and Louise Fancy
Condolences to the Freeman family.At times like this that we wish we had one more day.one more word or one more chance to say good-bye. You can rest assure that you were all a joy to your Dad and also your Mum. Every day of your life he was immensely proud of his children,grandchildren,,great grandchildren and great,great,grandchildren.It was a privilege to have known Donald and we can see his goodness lives on through the children. Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. Please do not hesitate to let us know if there is anything we can do for your family during this difficult time. We had many good times with Donald and Emma at their home with their annual Barbeques.Donald will be missed from our family at the Nursing Home. We will miss the visits of his family.Donald is now in the arms of his lovely wife.RIP Loved the pictures of the horses, It was so much Donald to see the horses running across the field.
cedric@susan smith
to the freeman family we are sending our condolences to the family remember all the good times prayers are going to you all cedric and susan
Dawn Uhlman
My heartfelt sympathies are with you all. Your dad will always be in your souls!
Leigh and Cathy Merry
So sorry to hear of Donalds passing .Leigh and I remember al the fun and good times we had with him and Emma at the Saturday night dances!!Good memories !! RIP Don and god bless you all at this sad time.
Bill and Leora Cavanagh
To Sandra Donald Ronald and David . Thinking of you all at this sad time in your lives .Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time in your lives . Your Dad has gone to be with your Mom . Think of all the good times and memories
Raymond
To the freeman family,sorry to hear about the loss of your dad, our sympathy to all . Marjorie& Raymond wright…
Brian and Kim Mansfield
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lori Uhlman
Deepest sympathy to the Freeman family. Donald was such a lovely man, so much fun to be around as he was always full of the devil. I always thought what a lovely couple he and your mom were. He will be missed by many.
Laverne,Neal and Darren Mansfield
We send our deep and sincere sympathy to each and everyone of the Freeman family.You are in our thoughts and prayers through this very sad and difficult time.Your dad is now with your mom and will live in your hearts forever.Take care everyone.
Lorna & Dale Hamm
To Ron (Michelle), your Sisters and Brothers we are so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time in life. Remember the the good times and memories of you Dad as he is with your Mom and they are resting together now.
Fred & Beverlee Wamboldt
Dear Linda, Donald, Ronald, Sandra & David and families: Thank you, David, for letting me know about your Dad’s passing. We were always welcomed so warmly when we visited Donald and Emma, I have fond memories when growing up and visiting at Aunt Dorothy’s and Uncle Max’s house. Always liked her sugar doughnuts! Don was my favourite cousin, always such a tease.
You guys have been blessed with loving parents. I know you are missing both of them. May it comfort all of you knowing our sympathy and prayers are with you.
God Bless each of you,
Fred & Beverlee
Bonnie Labrador & Jerry Mansfield
To Donald’s family and friends.
Please accept our sincere condolences. We were so saddened to hear of Donald’s passing. He was such a good person. Take care.
Bonnie Labrador & Jerry Mansfield.
Bruce and Sylvia
A good man, a good friend has left to be with his loving wife Emma. Loved his jokes, loved his smile. Loved the little chats we had with he and Emma.
Pls accept our condolences at this very difficult time. Rest in peace Don.
Max and Myra Holdright
To the Freeman Family
Our deepest sympathy to you all.You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Max and Myra
terry & sheila
Sorry to hear of your loss. It’s hard to lose a love one. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Raymond& Elaine Kempton
Sincere sympathy to Donald’s family. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Sherman&Tiffany Freeman
To all of Donald’s family, please accept our sincerest condolences. All those treasured memories will help to guide you through this difficult time.
Sterling Belliveau
I extend my sincere condolences to the family of Donald Freeman on this occasion of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With sincerest sympathy
Sterling Belliveau, MLA
Delbert & Mary Weare
To All Donald’s Family, We were very saddened to hear of his passing. We were very close to Donald and Emma for a great many years and enjoyed every minute of it. Your video was excellent. Your great memories will help you heal from your double loss and here is something else to help you. Please read John 5:28,29 as it tells us of a resurrection that both your parents will receive, All our love, Del & Mary.
Bev Rowter
We are so sorry for your loss. Bev & Dan Rowter
Glen DeMond
Dear Sandra, Lynda, Donald, Ronald and David. Although we knew of Donald’s failing health, my heart sank when Marsha phoned me Friday morning saying he had passed on. My memories of Donald go back many years, when he lived next door to our family, with his parents Max and Dorothy. The fun we had during the teen years, growing up. Going to Molega beach swimming parties, with hot dog roasts, and many more. Donald yarded many loads of logs, pulp and firewood for me during his time of woods working. Then after my retiring in 1990, I believe a week hardly passed without a game of 45,s with Donald and Emma., mostly at their home,and occasionally at Murray’s or mine, with so many laughs and enjoyment. And the BBQ’s and pot luck dinners were so enjoyable, Donald’s wit..and humor was never changing. Both he and Emma will be sadly missed by the DeMond family. May you live with the fondest memories of Donald. . My sincerest condolence.
Myrna Crouse
To all of Donald’s family:
My sincere sympathy goes out to you folk. It was a joy to know your parents and we always enjoyed good laughs together. The video is excellent. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during these difficult days.
Sincerely, Myrna
Stanley & Joan Canning
So Sorry to hear of Donald’s passing. He was a nice man with a wonderful Family. May you all remember the Happy Times when you think of your dad and mom both. Please accept our Deepest Condolences.
Stan and Joan Canning
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
So sorry to learn of Donald’s Passing. Our thoughts are with you all. Remember the good times with your mom and dad. We always enjoyed talking to them.
Shirley and Duncan MacIntyre
With heavy hearts Duncan and I send our sincere condolences to the family of Donald, long time friends Don and Emma are not united, love all the memories of good times with them and all the family, love you all, Duncan & Shirley MacIntyre.
Cheryl and Brian Uhlman
Our hearts go out to all of you. I remember driving in the oil truck with Donald.He knew what the fuel pedal and the gear shifting lever was for.lol Donald was a very nice man for sure.There is a little bit of Donald in each of you and that is a good thing.It is all the good memories that keep us going ahead and I’m sure that you have lots of them.All the very best to all of you.