Donald Burke Bushell
MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow, ON

Cemetery:
Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow, ON
In Memory of
Donald Burke Bushell
June 2nd, 1929 - December 13th, 2020

Place of Death

South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Walkerton

Obituary

Don Bushell of RR2, Holyrood died on December 13, 2020 in Walkerton at the age of 91. He was the beloved husband of his late wife Betty (Gillespie) for 65 years before her death in 2015. Dear father of Janet & Kurt Nielsen of Bracebridge, Shirley & Glenn Morningstar of Port Elgin, Bruce & Barbara of RR2, Holyrood, and Betty Anne & Brian Thompson of Kincardine. Missed by his grandchildren Matthew, Daniel, Lindsay, Andrew, Rachael, Whitney, Brett, Allyson, and Robyn. Proud “big-grandpa” of William, Maxwell, Hudson, Parker, Evie, Jack, Nathan, Charlie, Emmett and Kate. Survived by sister-in-law Doris Bushell of Wingham. Predeceased by infant grandson Jason and by his brothers Max, Perry, Morley, sisters Mabel and Isla and brother-in-law Don (Marion) Gillespie. A private funeral service will be held. A Public Celebration of Don’s Life will be held at the Farm when it is safe to do so.

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Message from Nancy Macintyre2020-12-19 13:10:48

Extending sympathy to Don’s family at this time.  Don was certainly a man who reached out to all he met and never forgot friends from the past.  I remember the day he and Betty were married.  After we left the store in Kinlough ,I always loved to return to church as Don extended such a warm welcome.  Treasure all those great memories.

Message from Alexander McEwan2020-12-17 08:24:07

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the entire Bushell family. 

What a great life Don enjoyed! A life well lived. A long time friend and neighbour. Don will be missed.

Message from Sheila (Haldenby) Nethercott2020-12-16 17:57:40

To Janet, Shirley, Bruce & Betty Anne & all your extended families in    All of you have my deepest sympathy in losing your Dad.  He was a great & very kind man to all he met. My Mom sang at your parents wedding (Madeleine Haldenby).  She is now at the grand old age of 100 yrs.which was this past Sept. & Bruce was kind enough to bring him down to see her.  I used to babysit Janet & Shirley when they were tiny as well as your cousins Ron & Cathie G.  Again,I was sorry to hear about Don.

 

Message from Henry & Anja van der Vlies2020-12-16 15:21:44

Bruce & Barb and family,

May you cherish your memories as you grieve the passing of your Dad. 

Romans 14:7-9 

Message from NorCal and Isabell McConnel2020-12-16 10:57:35

Our condolences from the McConnel family to Don's Family.  Don was a good Neighbour and friend. We will all miss him.

Message from Sandra Keith Forster2020-12-15 18:43:19

To Bruce & Barb & families, Kinloss Township has lost another farmer and patriarch. My sympathy to you all. Sandra Keith Forster

Message from Pat Hayes and Louise Bushell2020-12-15 15:08:18

Don was a great person and we will all miss him.  My condolences to the family.

Message from Tom & Karen Riley2020-12-15 15:06:57

Thinking of the Bushell family now at this time of loss.  Don was a sweet man to chat with, he will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.  Take care everyone.

Message from Dale KLEIN2020-12-15 14:15:10

To Bruce and your  family, my deepest sympathy. Don was one of the most genuine gentlemen that I have ever met. When I worked at Huron Tractor at Walkerton , he always stopped at my counter to say hello. I'll always remember his  gentle personality. A man you can be proud to have called Dad.

Sincerely Dale 

Message from John and Joyce MacDonald2020-12-15 13:04:21

Don to us, was a true and trusted friend.  We will miss our conversations, when on occasions we attended our sister church in Kinlough.  No words can express our sincere sympathy to his family. Rest in peace.

Message from Jeff Dickson2020-12-15 10:00:21

 Bruce & Barbara and family:

 

Condolences to you and your entire family at this time; your will be in my thoughts and prayers.

 

“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.”

 

Sincerely,

 

Jeff Dickson

 

 

Message from winnifred siegel[mcfarlan]2020-12-14 22:40:20

deepest  sympathy  to  dons  family,i will  miss  having  chats  with  him  at  mcdonalds.  he  liked  sausage  and  saurcrout.  he  surprised  me  at  my  80th  birthday  party.  he  was  a  good  friend and  i  will  miss  him.

Message from Wayne and Joan Hartwick2020-12-14 22:29:42

Our sincere sympathy to all of Don's family!  We often enjoyed a chat with him.  Treasure the memories, hold them close to your hearts!  RIP Don!  You have earned your rest.

Wayne and Joan Hartwick

Message from Gail and Ron Lotton2020-12-14 17:51:22

Our heartfelt condolences to Don's family at this time. He was  a favourite of mine at Jean's Restaurant, always up for a good teasing and more than willing to tease back! May you be enjoying all the home fries on the grill and ice cream you want! RIP Don

Message from Joe & Joanne Ducharme2020-12-14 16:23:07

Our deepest sympathy to you all. 

 

Message from Scott & Donna (Hackett) Crichton 2020-12-14 16:13:06

Our sincere condolances to  Jan & Kurt  and to all the Bushell family.

Message from Gerald and Elsie Schuler2020-12-14 15:42:42

Extending our Sincere Sympathy to the Bushel family. He is leaving great memories to the community. 

Message from Valerie Morningstar MacLeod,Malcolm MacLeod2020-12-14 13:43:42

Our sincere condolences at this sad time.

Message from George and Joanne Bushell2020-12-14 13:40:53

Sincere condolences to all of Don's family.  We very much enjoyed all our visits with Don whenever we were in the area.  Treasure your memories. 

Message from Rob & Donna Middelkamp 2020-12-14 12:49:38

Our Deepest Sympathy to Don 's Family on his passing . He was a very kind man and always had time for a chat after church . He will be missed by you all . RIP DON !!!! I will always  remember you , Sending hugs  to the hole family . 

Message from Bob & June Gilchristbobjunegil@2020-12-14 09:02:19

To all the Bushell family we send sincere condolences in the loss of Don who leaves wonderful memories behind. He lived a long and purposeful life at home and in his community! He will be missed by all who knew him. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bob & June

Message from Heather & Don Campbell 2020-12-13 20:53:11

Shirley, Glenn & family, Sending our sincere condolences at the passing of your father, grandfather and great grandfather. We hope your wonderful memories, of his rich life, help to sustain you through these difficult times.

Message from John and Joan pollard2020-12-13 19:02:22

Our sincere sympathy to all of the Bushell  family,,,always enjoyed my chats with Don at the bank , grocery store or wherever we met up,,,such a nice, nice ,kind man,,,,he will sure be missed 

Message from Betty Anne and David Stapleton2020-12-13 18:51:50

To the Bruce and Barb and the entire Bushell family -- Our deepest sympathy on the passing of this kind and gentle man.  What a life well lived he had.  We have so many fond memories of Don over the years and I will miss our chats. Will forever be waving at "green tractors, red wagons". Our favourite farmer gone but not forgotten. Treasure your memories.