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Obituary of Donald (Don) Gordon BRYAN
January 7, 1957 – Toronto, Ontario
December 2, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta
After a brief battle with cancer, Don passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 with loved ones by his side. While it is with heavy hearts that we make this announcement, Don would not want us to dwell in sadness, but would prefer that we raise a glass of wine in his memory.
Don grew up in Toronto and Scarborough in the 60’s and 70’s. He attended Lawrence Park Collegiate and then Winston Churchill Collegiate, coached hockey, and was lead cello with the Scarborough Symphony Orchestra. Upon graduating from the University of Waterloo as a professional Geologist, he moved to Calgary, Alberta and put down roots. He worked over three decades for his company, through its changes from PanCanadian to Encana to Cenovus. In recent years, he became an active member in Toastmasters, serving both as Club President and Area Director, as well as achieving the level of Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM). Don was an avid reader, a lover of history, and a sports enthusiast. However, he is most fondly remembered as an incredibly generous, friendly, reliable, and caring father, partner, son, brother, uncle, and friend.
Don is survived by his son John, loving partner Annette, mother Mary (Beth), sister Ruth, nephew Sam, niece Roberta, brothers-in-law Alastair, Adrian and Dave; first wife and friend Nora, and feathered companion Mikey. Don was predeceased by wife Alison Harvey (2012), father John Bryan (2006), and furry friend Tucker.
Don had many friends and colleagues.
A Celebration of Don’s Life will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB) on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home. In addition, there will be a Celebration of Life in Ontario, followed by interment at Innerkip Cemetery (Innerkip, Ontario). Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join Mr. Bryan’s Celebration of Life streamed live (see below) on the day of the service. For those who are unable to view live, a recording of the service will be posted. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed here.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Salvation Army, 1731 29th Street SW Calgary, AB, T3C 1M6, on line at www.salvationarmy.ca, or by phone 403-410-1112.
In living memory of Donald Bryan, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis and Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.
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