John Calvin Donaldson

1933 - 2009  (75 years)

• Name	John Calvin Donaldson
  Born	30 Oct 1933	Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada   [1, 2]
  Gender	Male
  Misc	Jan 2009  [3]
  	12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren
  Died	1 Jan 2009	Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada   [3]
  Obituary	2 Jan 2009	Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada   [3]
  	the Telegraph Journal
  	Obituary DONALDSON, JOHN - It is with great sadness that the family of John Calvin Donaldson of Saint John, announce his passing at the Saint John Regional Hospital on January 1, 2009. Born 1934 to the late John and Muriel (Fillmore) Donaldson. John will be greatly missed by his wife Doris (Daigle); sons, Ben (June) and Paul (Deborah); daughter, Debra (Donald), Kim (Kevin) and Donnamarie (Mark) all of Saint John; ten brothers and sisters Helen, Robert, Ronald, Vera, William, Jean, Margret, Barbara, James and Lorraine; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and many friends. John was a master upholsterer whose work graced Government House in Fredericton and Kings Landing as well as many homes in Saint John and surrounding region. He was a member of the RCL #76 and a volunteer firefighter in Norton also a member of RCL #2 and Jervis Bay Legion. He was a Cub Master in the Scouting movement. He was an avid sportsman; playing hockey and baseball in his earlier years and coaching in later years. John raced stockcars, bowled and was a Maritime and Provincial dart champion. He loved to hunt, fish, garden or anything that took him outdoors. He was especially proud of his tomatoes. Arrangements are under the direction of the Fundy Funeral Home 230 Westmorland Rd (646-2424). At John's request there will be no visitation. A celebration of life will be held on at the Fundy Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, January 4th, 2009 at 2:00 pm. Private family interment to take place at a later date. Donations in John's memory can be made to the Animal Rescue League. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book please visit www.fundyfuneralhome.com. Anyone who knew him will remember the black toque he always wore in winter, made by his loving wife Doris. Special thanks to the Doctors, Nurses, and Staff of the SJRH, ICU level 1 Unit for their care and compassion.
  Occupation	Address: an upholsterer  [3]
  Person ID	I48531	Arthur - Research
  Last Modified	22 Aug 2009

  
  

  Father	John Wendie Donaldson,   b. 18 Apr 1908,   d. 13 Jan 1974  (Age 65 years)
  Mother	Muriel Georgia Fillmore,   b. 10 May 1908, Gondola Point, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada ,   d. 18 Aug 1953  (Age 45 years)
  Family ID	F16951	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Mary Theresa Doris Daigle
  Children	1. John Albany Donaldson   2. Paul Douglas Donaldson   3. Debra Lynn Donaldson   4. Kimberley Ann Donaldson   5. Donna Marie Donaldson
  Family ID	F16957	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 30 Oct 1933 - Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada Died - 1 Jan 2009 - Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada Obituary - the Telegraph Journal - 2 Jan 2009 - Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Sources

  [S48] BOK0023 Book: So Soon Forgotten - Fillmore, p.525-526. [S2102] Book: Fillmores (George Herbert - 1880+), p10. [S695] Obituaries: General, John Donaldson, Saint John Telegraph Journal, 2 Jan 2009.