Peacefully at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Thursday April 24, 2025, with family by his side. Donald Durant age 84 of Mountain. Beloved husband of Anne (Nee Van Allen) for 58 1/2 years. Loving Dad of Kelly (Chris Cathcart) and Jill (Bill Fields). Cherished Grandpa of Jennie & Millie Cathcart and Jasmine Durant Fields. Predeceased by his parents Harold & Jennie Durant and his brother Douglas Durant. Brother-in-law of Clare Richards (Ron).
Special uncle of Brenda Winters. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.
As per Donald’s wishes Cremation has taken place. A Visitation will be held at the Mountain Township Agricultural Hall 2967 Lough Road, South Mountain on Sunday May 4, 2025, from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday May 5 at 11 a.m. at the Mountain Township Agricultural Hall 2967 Lough Road, South Mountain followed by a Funeral Luncheon. Everyone is welcome. Interment South Gower Cemetery.
A lifelong resident of Mountain Township, Don grew up on the farm and was a proud KCAT Aggie. He was an avid athlete, playing ball at the Mountain diamond, shinny hockey on the Hallville rink and was MVP on the KCAT broomball team. Bowling, golf and downhill skiing were all enjoyed later in life.
Don married his high school sweetheart, best friend and life partner. They purchased the Taylor farm on Hwy 43 and raised two precious daughters along with a beef herd including many prize-winning Simmentals. Don enjoyed the company of many canine and feline companions on the farm.
Donald spent 34 years as an outstanding AI Technician for Eastern Breeders and finished his career working another 15 years as an independent AI technician with ABS. He cherished his relationships with his many loyal farmers, was always willing to lend a helpful hand, and never declined an invitation for lunch or a piece of pie.
He retired to his house on the hill, spending hours tending to the gardens, trees and lawns. Countless boating trips up and down the St. Lawrence and wintering in Daytona Beach and Indian Rocks, Florida, were enjoyed in retirement.
Grandpa Don cherished his three granddaughters, enjoyed attending their various events, acting as Uber and just spending time together.
Lucky Don never missed an opportunity to enjoy a restaurant outing, deliver a timely one-liner or remind others of their life on Easy Street. Donnie, always with a twinkle in his eye, loved a good laugh!
A more hard-working, loyal, patient, humble and kind man would be hard to find. He was a good and dear friend to so many. Already deeply missed and forever in our hearts.
Sincere thank you to the staff of the Heart Institute and Multi-Care Kidney Clinic. Many thanks to the staff of WDMH for their exceptional care and kindness.
By family request donations in Memory of Donald may be made to the Winchester District Memorial Hospital, Dundas Manor or Hallville United Church.
Arrangements entrusted to the Byers Funeral Home, South Mountain (613-989-3836). Online condolences may be shared at www.byersfuneralhomeinc.ca
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Maureen Burnett says
April 27, 2025 at 9:07 amSo very sorry 💔 for your loss Anne and to all those affected! ❤️ Barry & I have very fond/fun memories of Don!❤️ He was such a gentleman with great wit! ❤️ He was a special friend/neighbour to my brother, Donnie Coady, who thought a lot of Don! ❤️ They had great trips to the U.S. and morning coffees at Loughlin’s! ❤️❤️❤️
God bless 🙏 this gentle man! ❤️❤️❤️
Betty Anne Christie says
April 27, 2025 at 6:59 pmSincere condolences to Anne and family.
Diane Arcand says
April 27, 2025 at 9:35 amAnne and Family
My deepest sympathy on your loss. Cherish your memories of such a good man
Ken and Danielle Byers says
April 27, 2025 at 10:15 amOur deepest sympathies to the entire family. He was a great man, always a hello or a wave.
Margaret Weegar says
April 27, 2025 at 12:36 pmAnne
Thinking of you. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
M. Jean Porteous says
April 27, 2025 at 3:37 pmOur Sincere sympathy Anne to you and your girls & spouses & families. A school class mate and friend . Jean & Bob & Laurie & Ian.
Sad and sorry for us all that loved his little giggles and that smile !!
Rest now Don.
Mark and Lynn Alexander says
April 27, 2025 at 3:38 pmOur condolences to the Durant Family.
Sheila Cooper says
April 27, 2025 at 3:52 pmMrs.D and Family
Heartfelt condolances on Donald’s passing. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May you find solace in the many memories of him and smile when you think of them.
Ted & Karin Ceelen says
April 27, 2025 at 4:27 pmOur deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family.
Cheryl & Randy Holmes says
April 27, 2025 at 9:13 pmDear Annie and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Sharon Richardson says
April 28, 2025 at 6:49 amSincerest condolences to Anne and family. Sharon and Gord Richardson
Roger and Betty Lou Cole says
April 28, 2025 at 7:29 amAnne and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
George & Arlene Bryan says
April 28, 2025 at 8:40 amSincere condolences Anne & family. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Cindy McCammon says
April 28, 2025 at 9:23 amKelly, heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Sending the biggest hug.
Muriel Allen says
April 28, 2025 at 10:23 amAnne and Family,
My condolences.
May memories help to comfort you at this time.
Raymond and Shirley Porteous says
April 28, 2025 at 11:22 amOur sympathies to Anne and the rest of the Durant family.
Joyce Edgerton says
April 28, 2025 at 12:50 pmAnne and Family
Sincere sympathy for the loss of Don
Ed &Estella Rose says
April 28, 2025 at 6:41 pmDear Anne and family: Ed joins me in sending our sincere condolences on your loss. Want you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. He will be missed by all of us! Love Estella Rose
Kemptville College Alumni Board says
April 28, 2025 at 7:44 pmAnne and family,
The Kemptville College Alumni would like to extend sympathy to you all. Don was a proud ’60 Kemptville grad who will be missed by classmates. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Cheryl Boyd says
April 28, 2025 at 9:13 pmDear Anne. Thinking of you and all the family at this difficult time.
Craig Wouters says
April 29, 2025 at 3:16 pmKelly,
Such an end of an era when a parent is lost.
Stay well.
Your old friend,
Craig Wouters
Jean (Allen) Aitcheson says
April 29, 2025 at 3:51 pmAnnie, I am so sorry for your loss of Don. Memories since high school are a lot of memories to make you smile and also cry. Let it happen. I will be going to Ottawa for our class luncheon, staying for a week with Joan, and will make a visit. Sending a big hug.
Holly and Jim Henderson and family says
May 9, 2025 at 8:13 amOur thoughts and prayers are with you all. We hope you find peace and comfort in reflecting on the wonderful memories of the past.
Todd and Lynn Kirkwood says
April 30, 2025 at 10:44 amOur condolences to all the family
mary taylor says
April 30, 2025 at 4:28 pmDear Kelly- my deepest sympathy to you ,your mom and all your family in your loss . You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Mary Taylor
Marie Hoy says
May 3, 2025 at 6:56 amTo Anne and family
My sympathies on your loss. I remember the outdoor recesses at Hallville public school where Don would be joking around with the boys.
Marie Hoy
Jose and Doug Poole says
May 3, 2025 at 8:47 amDear Anne and family,
Our sincere condolences to you on Don’s passing. May all your beautiful memories sustain you during this difficult time.
Jose and Doug
Kimm and John Krueger says
May 3, 2025 at 9:01 amDear Annie and family, we were so saddened to hear of Don’s passing. Both of you were such a joyful fixture at the Prescott Marina, and we enjoyed our spontaneous and often hilarious conversations with you both. Don was truly a “gentle man” in every sense of the word. Wishing you strength and peace at this difficult time. Our deepest sympathies, Kimm and John Krueger
Vicky Byers says
May 3, 2025 at 3:10 pmSincere condolences to Anne & Family
Joyce (Francis) Froom
Valerie Armstrong says
May 3, 2025 at 3:35 pmAnne so sorry for your loss deepest condolence’s to you and your family.
Valerie and Lyman (Bert) Armstrong
Anita Vermilyea says
May 4, 2025 at 10:52 amThinking of you at this difficult time . Our thoughts and prayer are with you Anne and all your family. Cherish the memories…..
Owen G. Mekitarian says
May 4, 2025 at 8:18 pmDon was the first person I met in the area when I arrived from Toronto back in 1980. He took me under his wing and taught me the ropes as a local AI man with Eastern Breeders. He broke bread with me many many times and hosted me often in his home. My sincerest condolences to his great wife and family.
Gael Ellis says
May 21, 2025 at 12:16 pmI express my sincere condolences in this time of grief. The Bible gives a comforting hope that your loved one will soon live again on a beautiful paradise earth when death will be no more in John 5:28, 29.
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