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Donald Eckmier
August 5, 1925 - October 26, 2012
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<div itemprop="description"> <p> ECKMIER, Don Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 26, 2012 at 87 years of age. Born on August 5, 1925 to Russell and Muriel Eckmier. Beloved husband for 64 years of Pauline (2010). Dear father to Cheryl Barker (Don), Robert Eckmier, Wendy Fram (Gary), Bill Eckmier, and Barbara Tattersall (Bob), Adored Grandpa to Jon Barker (Heather), Rob Barker (Christine), Don Eckmier (Melissa), Crystal Eckmier, Tracey Eckmier, Laura Eckmier, Lindsay Giahatzis (George), Adam Eckmier, Mathew Denomey (Crystal), Megan Rock (Steve) and Lesley Tattersall. Precious great grandpa to Mickael, Jessyca, Erika, Christina, Ariana, Dylan, Devon, Carlee, Quinton and Cohen. Dearly loved brother to Vera Ulian (late George), Stuart Eckmier (Fay), Harvey Eckmier ( late Helena) and Sharon Gibb. Don was predeceased by his son in-law Michael Denomey, as well as his sisters Audrey Robinson ( late Bill), Marjorie Greenhalf ( late Eddie), and his sister in-law Ruby Bradford. Don will be missed by several nieces and nephews. Don joined the RCAF in 1943 at the age of 18, and after training in Calgary, was stationed in England. There he met and married Pauline who was serving with the WAAF. Following the war, they returned to Canada and raised their family. Don enjoyed working with Canada Post for over 35 years, retiring in 1987. He was a lifelong baseball fan, and especially enjoyed the Blue Jays. The family would like to thank the caring staff of Devonshire Senior Residence for making him feel comfortable during his time there. Don will be missed by all who knew him. He was a true gentleman; a real sweetheart! </p> </div>