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DONALD GEORGE WILLOX

Date of Passing: Mar 02, 2012

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DONALD GEORGE WILLOX Suddenly and peacefully at his residence on Friday, March 2, 2012, at the age of 60. Don's unexpected passing has left his family and friends shocked and bereft. Don's life was permanently changed when he suffered severe injuries in an accident when he was 18. He beat all the predictions and first he survived, then he struggled, and in his last years he was genuinely happy in the community he built for himself in Portage la Prairie. Don was predeceased by his mother, Grace, in 1984. He is survived by his father, George Willox, of Argyle Manitoba, as well as sisters, his dearly loved niece and nephew, extended family and friends in Stonewall, Portage la Prairie, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Vancouver. His gentle and generous heart will be especially missed by sisters Dorothy and Gwen, his special best friend Vera, and his friends at Diamond D in Portage. A celebration of Don's life will be held on Friday, March 9, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at the MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, 433 Main St., Stonewall, MB. Don will be laid to rest beside his beloved mother in Stonewall. Pallbearers will be Dave Rodgers, Tim Rodgers, Ray Calvert, Jamie Tessier, Dorothy Henry and Gwen Willox. Honourary pallbearers will be niece Cheryl Gilby, nephew Jeff Gilby, Wayne Gilby, Arleen Sinclair and Wanda Selzer. MACKENZIE FUNERAL CHAPEL (204) 467-2525 mackhome@mts.net

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 05, 2012

Condolences & Memories (15 entries)

  • Gwen, Please accept my condolences for your losses. I have often thought of Don and how he was doing and have recounted many times of how he was the one responsible for nicknaming me 'Stick' to get a rise out of me! Loved his dry sense of humour. He was a wonderful person and a true friend. He will be missed. - Posted by: Brenda Johannesen (High school, post high school) on: Mar 10, 2012

  • TO Dorothy, and her family: It saddens me to hear of your double loss. Donny was a great guy, as well as your dad. There are no words that can make you feel better at this time, but I understand how you feel, may you cherish your fond memories, and use them to help you through this time and many times to follow. My thoughts are with you, Elsie (Amy) - Posted by: Elsie Pounder (elementary school friend) on: Mar 09, 2012

  • Just returned from visiting my brother Paul in Mesa, AZ and I want to offer my sincere sympathy to all the family. - Posted by: Gail Lefebvre (Former Argyle resident and Brant-Argyle student) on: Mar 09, 2012

  • Sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest sympathy to the family - Posted by: Richard Henry () on: Mar 09, 2012

  • Dorothy, my thoughts and best wishes to you and your family through this hardship. May the sympathy and support of all your friends and family, help you through this trying time. - Posted by: Peter Clark () on: Mar 09, 2012

  • I am truly saddened to learn of this tragedy. Don you will be missed for your compassionate heart and loyalty as a friend. Last year was a great year as we sat around, joked around and ate great food at the Diamond d car dealership. I never met someone who was so eager to fit in and I will tell you today you fit in just perfectly! Don rest now and shine a light in New Brunswick for us. Your friend Mike, Memramcook New Brunswick. - Posted by: Michael vanderkooi (Friend) on: Mar 08, 2012

  • I wish only the best for you and your family. My sympathy and prayers goes out to you and yours through this difficult time. - Posted by: Brian Frank (Friend) on: Mar 08, 2012

  • I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Jeanette Hamilton (Friend & Co-Worker) on: Mar 07, 2012

  • We cannot begin to imagine the pain and sorrow that you and your family are experiencing. All of our condolences, sympathies, and best wishes are with you. - Posted by: Brian, Wes, & Moira () on: Mar 07, 2012

  • Dorothy, I know that there are no words that anyone can say to soothe your sorrow. There are no pills that can magically heal this sort of pain. But please know that you are in my heart and my thoughts at this devastating time. - Posted by: Sandy Landry (Friend and Co-worker) on: Mar 07, 2012

  • Dorothy, what can one say to help you through your recent personal family tragedy especially the magnitude of it. My sincere condolences is all I can say for the moment. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless Ron Barbeau - Posted by: Ron Barbeau () on: Mar 07, 2012

  • Dorothy, just to let you know that caring thoughts are with you in your sorrow. - Posted by: Myrtle Myers (Friend ) on: Mar 07, 2012

  • Can't even express how bad we feel for you. Such a terrible tragedy to lose not one but two loved ones at once. But please know that when you are ready to come back, you have a family waiting for you here as well....your Mermaid family. - Posted by: Suzette Methot (Co-worker) on: Mar 06, 2012

  • Please accept our deepest sympathies at this terrible time for the family. Sue & Lloyd - Posted by: Sue & Lloyd Fisher (family friends) on: Mar 06, 2012

  • Dorothy, Please accept my deepest sympathies at this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Joanne and Claude Tremblay (Friend) on: Mar 05, 2012

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