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Offline dsquire

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Sad news
« on: July 28, 2015, 03:48:07 PM »
It is with great sadness that this will be the final post from Don's administrator account. Don passed away peacefully at home with family on July 26, 2015. There will be no further posts on this website after this one.

I know Don was very fond of all his friends online and he will be missed. The family has asked me to let everyone know that he wished for donations to KW Humane Society in lieu of flowers. He will be put to rest at Erb & Good Funeral Home in Kitchener, Ont on Thursday, July 30, 2015.

Thank you for all you have done, Don and God's Speed.
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Re: Sad news
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2015, 04:21:09 PM »
Very sad to hear of another kindred spirit passing away.

My condolences to his family.

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Re: Sad news
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2015, 04:29:20 PM »
Very sad news RIP Don.


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Re: Sad news
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2015, 04:34:44 PM »
Don was always so supportive and encouraging. He will be missed. A sad loss.

My condolences to his family
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Re: Sad news
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2015, 04:58:56 PM »
Very sad news RIP Don

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Re: Sad news
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2015, 05:23:58 PM »
A very sad time indeed....as with the passing of anyone close to a community and he was no exception....a great contributor and will be missed..

My condolences to his family....

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Re: Sad news
« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2015, 05:32:06 PM »
Very sad news R.I.P. Don
My condolences to his family
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Re: Sad news
« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2015, 05:51:41 PM »
Very sad news indeed, as everyone else has been saying a great member of the forum who will be sadly missed.
 My thoughts and condolences go out to Dons family and friends.
  R.I.P Don

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Re: Sad news
« Reply #8 on: July 28, 2015, 06:04:06 PM »
Very sad to hear that, Sending my condolences to all his family and friends.

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Re: Sad news
« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2015, 06:07:34 PM »
RIP Don and condolences to his family and frends.

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Re: Sad news
« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2015, 07:07:00 PM »
Very sad news indeed. Don will be missed. My condolences to his family and friends.

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Re: Sad news
« Reply #11 on: July 28, 2015, 07:14:31 PM »
It's good to be part of a group who mourn the passing of their "virtual" friends. I will miss him and his posts and offer my condolences to family and friends. RIP Don and thanks for your life and friendship.
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Re: Sad news
« Reply #12 on: July 28, 2015, 07:45:36 PM »
Sad.. Thanks for what you did... I will miss him..

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Re: Sad news
« Reply #13 on: July 28, 2015, 08:25:37 PM »
My condolences to his family and friends,  rest in piece

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Re: Sad news
« Reply #14 on: July 28, 2015, 08:49:18 PM »
Oh no, I'm really sad to hear this. Don was so encouraging and enthusiastic here. He made new people feel really welcome, and his kindness will certanly be remembered. I am so sorry he's gone.
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« Reply #15 on: July 28, 2015, 09:49:59 PM »
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Re: Sad news
« Reply #16 on: July 28, 2015, 11:12:06 PM »
My condolences to Don's family. May his memory live on. RIP
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Re: Sad news
« Reply #17 on: July 29, 2015, 06:13:16 AM »
RIP Don, your posts were always full of cheer and goodness, I for one will miss them. Condolences to the family.
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Re: Sad news
« Reply #18 on: July 29, 2015, 07:51:55 AM »
RIP Don. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
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Re: Sad news
« Reply #19 on: July 29, 2015, 08:03:01 AM »
Yes sad news indeed, I will miss his posts and which his family well.
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Re: Sad news
« Reply #20 on: July 29, 2015, 11:01:16 AM »
Don was very patient, and helpful to me on many occasions.
RIP Don, proud to have called you a friend.
My condolences to his family and friends.
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Re: Sad news
« Reply #21 on: July 29, 2015, 11:43:54 AM »
I feel poorer for his loss but richer for his memory.

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Re: Sad news
« Reply #22 on: July 29, 2015, 03:23:01 PM »
God rest his soul and condolences to the family.


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Re: Sad news
« Reply #23 on: July 29, 2015, 05:38:08 PM »
Very sad news, about a good, online friend.

May he Rest in Peace.


Strange..... I was only thinking, he'd been quiet recently.

He was very supporting, behind the scenes. When I was a new, fumbling Moderator.

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Re: Sad news
« Reply #24 on: July 30, 2015, 04:20:46 AM »
 
  Dons contributions set a fine example for others to follow, and will be sadly missed.

                                                           David

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Re: Sad news
« Reply #25 on: July 30, 2015, 08:33:33 AM »
He was a gentleman and will be missed.

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Re: Sad news
« Reply #26 on: July 30, 2015, 08:47:05 AM »
Sad news indeed.

RIP Don

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Re: Sad news
« Reply #27 on: July 30, 2015, 04:11:33 PM »
Very sad news, my condolences to the family.
Rest In peace Don.

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Re: Sad news
« Reply #28 on: July 30, 2015, 04:54:57 PM »
My sincere condolences to Don's family, friends and loved ones. He'll be sadly missed here.

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Re: Sad news
« Reply #29 on: July 30, 2015, 05:00:56 PM »
Hard to know what to say at time like this except to echo what has already been said.
Turns out this life c**p is just one big distraction from death but a good one. For the love of god dont give yourself time to think.
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Re: Sad news
« Reply #30 on: July 30, 2015, 06:51:52 PM »
Goodbye Don.

I'm glas our paths crossed.

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Re: Sad news
« Reply #31 on: July 31, 2015, 04:43:36 PM »
I was just looking at Dons last post stats and it is no surprise that each one is abundant with similes. Don was always encouraging and interesting and I have always enjoyed his posts. You will be missed Don.
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Re: Sad news
« Reply #32 on: August 03, 2015, 07:08:45 AM »
A little late but I haven't been on here for a while.  My condolences to his family and friends.