DONALD PAUL SACHER

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DONALD PAUL SACHER 1934 2009 With his loving family by his side, Donald passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at Seven Oaks Hospital after a valiant fight with cancer. He will be forever missed by son Daniel (Kris); daughter Lori (Cal); his five grandchildren, Caitlyn, Selena, Dayton, Cole and Samantha; brother Harold; sisters Florence and Dorothy and many nieces, nephews, and close friends. Donald was predeceased by his parents, William and Christine, brother Clarence and loving wife Patricia of 33 years. Prior to Don getting polio at age 19, he loved playing ball with the Elmwood Giants. He also spent summers at Patricia and Winnipeg Beaches with family and friends. Don worked as an architectural technician for GBR and Associates for many years, finally retiring in 1993. With his family, Don enjoyed summers camping and fishing at Long Bow Lake, and eventually built his own cottage on the Winnipeg River in Kenora. There he enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren swim, fish, ski and tube behind his boat. Our family would like to thank all the staff on the 5th floor of Seven Oaks Hospital and Dr. Krisjanson for providing care to our Dad and support to our family. In lieu of flowers, we request donations be made to Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 3R2. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. Reception to follow. Chapel Lawn 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 03, 2009