Donovan (Don) Lloyd Davey
Posted By Sobering Funeral Chapel On May 31, 2018 @ 12:36 pm In Obituaries | 10 Comments
1942 ~ 2018
Donovan Davey of Lac du Bonnet, MB died peacefully on May 30, 2018 at Pinawa Hospital, with his family by his side. Don had a short but brave battle with GBM – an aggressive brain cancer.
Don was born in Port Arthur, ON (Thunder Bay) to the late Eileen (Irwin) and Lloyd Davey. Don spent many happy, satisfying years as principal in Schreiber and Terrace Bay Public Schools. In retirement, Don found contentment and joy at home on the Winnipeg River near Lac du Bonnet. He loved working in the yard and garden and making everything “just right for the kids”. Don and Gail especially enjoyed cruising and touring Europe. As an avid sports fan, Don was able to enjoy the recent Winnipeg Jets’ playoff run.
Missing him already are wife, Gail (Conrad); “our kids” Rob and Karen Wiebe; and his beloved grandchildren Mac (Lesley), Cy (Stephany), Emma and Kaiden. Don will be lovingly remembered by nephew and niece, Travis (Myana) and Sara (Jayson) Conrad and families; and foster son David (Toni) Raciborski. He is also survived by sister-in-law Cheryl Dixon; brother Brian (Donna) and family; aunts, uncles and cousins as well as “our second family” the Ferguson/Fenelon/Chow clan and many dear friends in Ontario, Manitoba and beyond. Don is now reunited with his brother-in-law Daryll Conrad.
A Celebration of Don’s Life will be held on Wednesday, June 6 at 11:00 a.m. at Lac du Bonnet Branch 164 of the Royal Canadian Legion, 45 McArthur Ave, Lac du Bonnet.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Siloam Mission Make Room Campaign, 300 Princess St., Winnipeg, MB R3B 1M3 would be appreciated as Don respected and supported the work done there.
Special thanks to CancerCare Manitoba Brain Tumour Clinic and all the wonderful staff in Selkirk, Pinawa and Health Sciences facilities, Lac du Bonnet Home Care Nurses and the IERHA Palliative Care Team.
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We are so sorry to learn of Don’s untimely passing. We were “distant Cousins” but shared an interest in sports and some “North Shore” names. Gail, you will surely miss him and am glad you have family close by to be a comfort to you. Our deepest regrets.
Dearest Gail and family-we are so very sorry for your enormous loss. Thinking of all of you at this very sad time.
Gail,
On behalf of the Davey/Paxson family we send our support, thoughts & prayers to you.
You are an anchor for your family, take comfort in the fact that your are surrounded by people that love and care for you.
Don’s positive attitude helped many people in their personal or business pursuits.Look back on all the good memories and smile at the fact that you were able to share these before his passing.
Brian, Donna, Chris, Sean and Grandma Paxson
“What we have once enjoyed,we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us”
Helen Keller
Gail,
I know Don was love & respected. May all the sweet memories of Don bring you solace at this time and may those moments you were able to share bring you comfort. He was a great mentor and neighbor on Laurier Ave that inspired us all how to live a life of kindness and perseverance to achieve greatness.
I wish you comfort and strength. Rest in Peace Mr. Davey.
Rest in peace Mr. Davey. My grade 8 teacher and one of the best.Gail. You and Don were such good friends and schoolmates to my mother, both in Terrace Bay and Thunder Bay. I know that eventually this heartbreaking time will give way to happy and loving memories…. You are in my prayers. Cathi Stachiw.
To Don’s family, and Brian: My deepest sympathies on your loss.
Gord Walford, old neighbour, Rupert St and One Island Lake
Gail and family
Brian and Donna
Sorry for your loss. Don was my memorable grade 7 teacher. One of his first classes. He broke ground by reconfiguring the classroom. He brought some joy and music to our lives through the choir. He demonstrated caring and used humour as a way of relating to the students. I was always proud to know him even after he was no longer my teacher or my brother in law. My thoughts are with you and my great memories of Don.
Wendy McMillan
Wendy – thanks so much for your kind words – Don always spoke highly of the McMillan family. We miss him So much.
Gail & Family
Gail and family.
We are very saddened to hear of Don’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Gail, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Don was a fantastic mentor to me in my career both at Terrace Bay Public School and Lake Superior High. His confidence in me and his professional leadership was most appreciated. Rest In Peace Don.
John and BettySt. Amand