Thomas Donald Albert "Don" Crampton
January 27, 1943 – February 22, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Don on February 22, 2025, after a long struggle with lung disease. He passed away peacefully at the Carleton Place Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family, at the age of 82.
Don was the beloved husband of Joan for over 43 years. Father of Tyler (Chantel) and their children Carys and Tyce; Bonnie (Mike) and their children Thomas and James; Garfield and his children Jade and Eric; and Albert.
He will be lovingly remembered by his siblings Heather (Brian), Bill (Judi), Anne (Dave), Joe (Lorraine), Jamie, and Dan (Janet), as well as by his sisters-in-law Francine and June, and his brother-in-law David.
Don was predeceased by his parents Garfield and Isabel Crampton, his brother John, and brothers-in-law Brian Costello and Dan Morrow. He will be fondly remembered by his 37 nieces and nephews, especially Sarah, Jenny, and Hannah, as well as his extended family, neighbors, and friends.
Don served in the Navy at a young age and was honored as "Captain of the Day," being the youngest sailor on the ship at 17. He worked for the railway, Leigh Instruments, and served as Head of Housekeeping at Rideau Regional, retiring at the age of 53.
In retirement, Don focused on expanding his Pedigree of Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, selling 44 pups across Canada and as far as Alaska and California. He was highly respected in the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Club of Canada and won many awards over the years.
Don loved supporting his family at soccer games and other events and was affectionately known as "Uncle Don" to many. His smile, sense of humor, kindness, and warm hugs will be deeply missed.
A special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Carleton Place Hospital and the Bayshore Home Care team for their compassionate care.
Memorial donations may be made to the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Lung Association.
Celebration of Life:
Legion Branch 192, Capt. A. Roy Brown Branch
177 George Street, Carleton Place
Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
