It is with deep sorrow that the family of Don Mac Donald shares the news of his passing at home on January 9, 2026. Don was a loving husband to his wonderful wife and partner, Kathy (nee Carlin) for 51 years. Together, they raised two amazing children, Jeff (Regan) and Leanne (Dan). He was a proud grandfather to Lauryn (Greg), Landon, Charles and Kenneth. He was predeceased by his parents Clark and Ruby Mac Donald from Cayuga and his son Craig (1979). He will be remembered fondly by his sister Lynda Miskelly (Gord), special cousin (sister) Sheila Mozes, as well as being a cherished uncle to Rob Kinnear (Wanda), Jo Ann Kinnear and Karen Gray, Theresa Secord (Gary) and Lisa Swent (Aaron). He was also a great uncle to Matthew, Megan, Joey, Jesse, Tasha, Parker, Tyler, Brody, April, Amber and Alicia. His lifelong friend Hugh ‘Hugger’ Mc Gilchrist will miss him dearly.
Don worked for many years with Ontario Hydro, Hydro One and Ontario Power Generation before retiring 23 years ago. He was an active member of Norfolk Golf and Country Club for over 40 years where he served as Treasurer and Men’s Captain. Don loved joking around with his friends on the golf course while enjoying the camaraderie that came with it. Fishing and hunting trips with family and friends were some of his favorite pastimes; he always had a good story to tell about those experiences. Summers were spent in Simcoe, Ontario while winters found him in Fort Myers, Florida.
The family would appreciate memorial donations to Norfolk General Hospital Foundation or Leukemia Foundation or any charity of your choice through Jason Smith Funeral Home.
Friends and family are invited to visit at Jason Smith Funeral Home located at 689 Norfolk St. N., Simcoe on Tuesday, January 20th from 2-4 p. m. and again from 6-8 p. m. A funeral service will take place in the chapel on Wednesday at 1 p. m., led by Pastor Vic Gayed. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Online condolences can be left at www. smithfuneralchapel. com or by calling (519) 426-0199
It is with deep sorrow that the family of Don Mac Donald shares the news of his passing at home on January 9,
2026. Don was a loving husband to his wonderful wife
and partner Kathy (nee Carlin) for 51 years.
Together,
they raised two amazing children Jeff
(Regan)
and Leanne
(Dan). Proud grandfather to Lauryn
(Greg), Landon,
Charles
and Ke Read more on January 14,
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2026. Don was a loving husband to his wonderful wife
and partner Kathy (nee Carlin) for 51 years.
Together,
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(Regan)
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(Greg), Landon,
Charles
and Ke Read more on January 14,
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