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At Don’s gathering in Bangor, family and friends were invited to write down a favorite memory.
These are their words, preserved in their own handwriting—stories of laughter, card games, golf, generosity, teasing, and the ordinary moments through which Don was loved.
Grandpa found him hiding under the bed!
Grandpa found him hiding under the bed!
Hiding under the bed
Thoughtfully crafted to elevate what matters most.
From right to left to right: Louise, Wayne, Don, Geneva (step sister), Keith (step brother), Shorty, Florian
Grandpa hoped my dad would become a boxer.
To help promote the family pool hall, local boxing matches were arranged and Dad was in the ring.
He hated it.
In one match with Florian, both boys had bloody noses, Dad was knocked out and neither wanted any part of boxing anymore.
When the next match was announced, Dad hid under the bed!
Grandpa eventually found him, clinging to the bed springs. He struggled to pull Dad out by his feet, as Dad tried with all his might to avoid climbing back into the ring!
Submitted by Lisa (his daughter)