Donald Alexander MacTavish
Visitation will be held on Sunday June 4th, 2017 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM, and 1 hour prior to the service at the church.
St. Andrew's United Church

Cemetery:
Ripley Cemetery, Ripley, ON
In Memory of
Donald Alexander MacTavish
April 16th, 1927 - June 1st, 2017

Place of Death

SBGHC- Kincardine, ON

Obituary

Donald Alexander MacTavish of Ripley passed away at Kincardine Hospital on June 1, 2017 at the age of 90. He was the beloved husband Anna (nee MacDonald) for 67 years. Dear dad of Barb (who predeceased him in 2007) & Charles Liddle of RR1, Kincardine, Jean & Ian MacDonald, and Marg & Sandy Pollock of Ripley. Missed by his grandchildren Kim Liddle, Kent (Nicole) Liddle, Jenny MacDonald, Melissa MacDonald (Shane Watson), Brett (Sarah) Pollock, Corey Pollock, Tyson (Amy) Pollock, and 7 great-grandchildren. Survived by his brother in law Stuart Schierholtz. Predeceased by sisters Beth, and Louise. Don was an active member of the Ripley Community. He was a Charter Member of The Ripley Lion's Club; joining in 1972. He belonged to the Ripley Agricultural Society for over 60 years and received the Jubilee Award for over 50 years of Service. Don loved gardening and could often be found pulling weeds with a smile. Visitation will be held at MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Ripley on Sunday June 4, 2017 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. The Funeral Service will be conducted at St. Andrew's United Church, James St. Ripley, on Monday June 5, 2017 at 11:00 AM, with visiting 1 hour prior. Interment Ripley Cemetery.

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Message from Jery and Ieleene Clark2017-06-06 15:21:28

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Will be missed

Message from Brian and Susan MacDonald2017-06-05 13:06:37

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.

All the great memories will keep Don forever with you.

Brian and Susan

Message from Brian and Wendy Pollock2017-06-05 11:13:10

Dear Anna, Jean and Ian, Marg and Sandy,Charles and Families. So sorry for your loss. We enjoyed many different visits with Don while out on his scooter.  He always had a smile and was a nice friendly man. May your many fond memories help ease your sorrow. He will be missed in our community. Sincerely Brian and Wendy Pollock

Message from Ray and Mary Chowen2017-06-04 19:23:55

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Anna, Charles, Jean and Ian, Marg and Sandy and families.We know Don had his special angel waiting for him. A big hug to everyone.

Message from JAMES & DOREEN PLATTEN2017-06-04 11:42:30

OUR CONDOLANCES& DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOSS, RIP DON, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RAINBOW BRIDGE, DOREEN & JIMMY

PLATTEN. RIPLEY.

 

 

 

 

Message from Colleen Olbort2017-06-03 16:06:20

Fred and I wish to send our condolences to you and the family and want you to know that you are in our prayers and thoughts!

Message from Mike, Nancy Pierunek2017-06-03 10:28:04

Nancy and I send our deepest sympathy for your loss. Don will surely be missed by everyone who new him.

Message from Chris and Joanne Barry2017-06-03 08:41:52

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Message from Bill, Colleen Rutledge2017-06-02 09:38:27

Our condolences to Anna, Jean, Marg and their families. Will treasure the memories growing up on the 2nd. 

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. 

Message from Wayne and Joan Hartwick2017-06-02 09:19:23

Dear Anna and family,

So sorry to read of the passing of your beloved husband, father and grandfather.

Our deepest sympathy to all, have known him a long time.

Sincerely,

Wayne and Joan

Message from Margaret Thompson2017-06-02 06:24:17

So sorry for your loss; remember the good times. Take care.  Marg.

Message from Joan (nee Courtney) & Mike Petersen2017-06-01 22:33:41

Sending our condolences to the family.  Don always had a huge welcoming smile and ready for a visit during our visits home and will be greatly missed in the community. A life well lived ! 

Message from Bob & Ferne Osborne2017-06-01 21:31:18

Dear Anna & family,

We are so sorry to hear about Don's death. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Don reminded me so much of my dad in so many ways. He will be missed by everyone. A great Lion & a great friend.

Bob & Ferne

Message from Wayne and Judy Murray2017-06-01 21:18:03

So sorry to hear of Don's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. 

Message from Marilyn& Terry Kummer2017-06-01 20:55:10

Anna , Jean,Marg and families Our sincere sympathy .

Message from Gail and Brian Johnson2017-06-01 18:38:02

Anna, Charles, Jean and Ian, Marg and Sandy and families,

We are deeply saddened to learn of Don's passing. He has been a much loved husband, Father, Grandfather and friend. His liefelong presence in the Ripley community will be missed. Cherish your wonderful memories of happier, healthier times. Godspeed, Don.

Sincerely, Gail and Brian

Message from Willa Schoffer2017-06-01 17:58:20

Anna & Family-We will miss Don's friendly face in our choir. Thinking of you all . Hugs  Willa

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