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Donald John Porter

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Donald John Porter

January 25, 1932 - March 23, 2019

Peacefully at Streamway Villa on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the age of 87. Beloved husband and soul mate of Joyce (nee Nageleisen). Cherished father of Shawn (Terri) and Sarah (Travis). Son of the late Levi and Edrie. Brother to the late Cecil and Patricia. Friends and family may call at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King Street East, Cobourg, on Friday March 29 between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. A fan of trains, the writings of Margaret Laurence, the poetry of John Donne and both good and bad scotch - Don will be missed by many. Memorial contributions to the Trinity United Church (Cobourg) or the Alzheimer Society of Canada would be appreciated in lieu of flowers. Thanks to all the staff at the Northumberland Hills Hospital and a special thank you to the staff at Streamway Villa for the loving care, compassion, and support of Don during his final months. Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com    

MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE / DONATIONS

Mabel Lai - April 2, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Alzheimer Society

Teri Cronley - April 2, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Alzheimer Society

SMT and Friends at the Ontario Science Centre - March 29, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Alzheimer Society

Jan - March 28, 2019

Shawn,Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad and difficult time. If I can help you and yours in any way please let me know.

Christine Tier & Eric Devore - March 28, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Alzheimer Society

Tracy Kozlowski - March 28, 2019

Our deepest condolences for your family's loss.

Tracy Kozlowski and Roger Shallow - March 28, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Alzheimer Society

Nancy and Ken Fisher - March 28, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Alzheimer Society

Rosa Laricchia - March 27, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Alzheimer Society

Christine an Harry Van Hees - March 27, 2019

Joyce our condolences.We ae still down south. Don was a great man and we will keep him and all your family in our thoughts an prayers.

Alma and George Beston - March 27, 2019

Dear Joyce and Family, We share with you in your grieving and your rejoicing as we remember Don's love and commitment to family, church and friend. The bright light in his eyes that is captured in this picture is how I shall remember Don and be grateful for our shared life in Christ at Trinity United Cobourg. He is with his Saviour now as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ.Fondly,Alma and George Beston

Danny & Sylvia Lloyd - March 27, 2019

Joyce, Shawn and Sarah, So sorry to hear of Dons passing. Unfortunately, we are unable to attend as we are in Florida. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely,Dan & Sylvia