SPEARS, Donald Heath – Don died peacefully at Hospice Wellington on Thursday, August 11, in his 80th year. Beloved husband of 54 years to the late Mildred Louise Spears (nee Robson, January 5, 2016). Predeceased by his father William Heath Spears (1993) and mother Mary Elva Spears (1983), sister Jean Copeman (Bob) (2006), and sister Sandra Spears (1992). Loving father of Dwayne, Debbie (Wayne), Dean (Loretta) and Darren (May). Proud grandfather of Carli, Nathan, Sandon, Sydney, Shaydon, Seager, Colin and Olivia. Uncle to Larry (Mavis) Copeman, Linda (Gary) Drohan, Michael (the late Jackie) Rehkopf, Dan and Bonnie Thompson.
Don and Louise loved traveling and enjoyed many adventures. Kennisis Lake and Barbados were two of their most loved places. Don enjoyed coaching with Guelph Minor Hockey for many years.
The family would like to thank all the caring professionals at the Guelph General Hospital and the staff at Hospice Wellington. Great thanks to Pat for being a shining light when needed – you will not be forgotten.
Don was a prominent business owner throughout his life, owning Golden Triangle Delivery, Swiss Pantry Donuts and Riverside Donuts, as well as MacAphee General Store in Owen Sound. He will be greatly missed. His humour and his character will live on in all of us.
Friends will be received at the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 from 11 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Memorial service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 1:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the Wall-Custance Family Reception Centre. Memorial contributions to Hospice Wellington, the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
A tree will be planted in memory of Donald H. Spears in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph Arboretum. Dedication service, Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 2:30 pm.