MACLEOD, Donald “Don” Malcolm - Of Kincardine, passed away at Trillium Court, on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 in his 86th year.
Beloved husband of Marion McLeod (née MacGregor) (Holroyd).
Dear father of Allan (Ellen) Holroyd of Manitoulin Island.
Cherished grandfather of Brent (Karlee) of Ayr and Jim (Mendi) Holroyd of Kincardine and great-grandfather of Maryn, Macy, Edyn, Ashlyn, Reid and Mason. Loved uncle of Katie Champion and Ian MacLeod.
Brother-in-law of June McGregor, Benny (Ray) Murray, Sam (Joan) MacGregor, Shirley Colquhoun.
Predeceased by his parents, John & Effie MacLeod, his granddaughter Bobbie Jo Holroyd, his brother John (Margaret), brothers-in-law Mort McGregor, Bob Colquhoun, Jack Howard and sister-in-law Donna Howard.
Donald was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle. He attended high school in Hamilton, went on to earn degrees from McMaster University and from the University of Indiana, majoring in geography.
Donald started teaching in Toronto in 1955, then to Kincardine High School, from 1976 until 1992. He co-wrote two geography textbooks that were used in local high schools.
Family was very special to him.
He spoke Gaelic and enjoyed his glass of scotch with his many friends and family.
A graveside service will be held at the Ripley Cemetery on Monday, October 12, at 11:00 a.m. with Betty Elliott officiating. A Celebration of Life will take place at Trillium Court 555 Philip Place, Kincardine, ON., following the service.
Memorial donations to the Children’s Wish Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
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