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DONALD (DON) LOUIS HADALLER
Date of Passing: Dec 02, 2009
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DONALD (DON) LOUIS HADALLER In his 84th year, Don Hadaller, cherished Dad of Marilyn Gelinas and Dyan Starr, gently and serenely amongst his family, slipped away at 12:46 a.m. on December 2, 2009, in St. Boniface General Hospital. Dad was an extraordinary man of integrity and charisma, as well as being an exceptional father to Marilyn and Dyan. He possessed exemplary attributes as a singer, songwriter and optician, owning and operating the Modern Eye Centre and later, Don Hadaller Optical. Poppa is survived by his three grandchildren: Denielle Sullivan (Ken), Brett Thurston, and Dean Gelinas (Jennifer), and also three great-grandchildren: Jaryd Sullivan, and Taylor and Bailey Thurston. Mass and Celebration of Don's life will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 3:00 p.m., Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, 252 Dubuc Street, with celebrant Father Martin Bradbury. Pallbearers are Dean Gelinas, Brett Thurston, Dennis Ross, Ken Dueck, Stan Lopata and Dennis Bell. Honorary Pallbearers are Tony Biegun, Wayne Link, Darryl Link, Wayne Hadfield, Joe O'Leary and Smokey Ferlin. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Should friends desire, donations may be made in Don's memory to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3E 0V9, or D'Arcy's ARC (Animal Rescue Centre), 730B Century Street, Winnipeg MB R3H 0M1. Life is a succession of moments. To have lived each one is to have succeeded. NEIL BARDAL INC. (204) 949-2200 nbardal.mb.ca
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 12, 2009
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Don Hadaller was a great friend of my husband, Murray Anderson, who plays both trumpet and piano. They’ve been making music together for over fifty years. Don once wrote a song called "Marvelous Murray." A few years ago, he started another about Murray’s current visit to Winnipeg, titled “Gee, It’s Great to Be Back Home Again.” Don wanted me to write it, but I didn’t think I could. He was so encouraging that I finally wrote the song. Don generously shared his musical talents with both of us and we will be forever grateful. - Posted by: Helen Hinchliff (Family) on: Dec 07, 2009