Donald Lloyd Durant
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