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In Memory of
Donald Mark "Don"
Alton
Alton
1933 - 2015
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Obituary for Donald Mark "Don" Alton
ALTON, Donald Mark -
October 26, 1933 - November 29, 2015
Surrounded by his loving family, Donald Mark Alton passed away at Joseph Brant Hospital on November 29, 2015. Recently diagnosed with ALS, Don fought valiantly. He is remembered by his dearly loved wife of 51 years, Marg (Smoke) Alton. He is survived by his brother Gordon Alton (Doreen), his in-laws Ruth Miller (Bob), Verna Parent (Ron) and Stan Smoke (Kay), and predeceased by sister-in-law and brother-in-law Marie and Jack Davidson. His many nieces and nephews and their children will miss their Uncle Don and will remember his wonderful sense of humour and his stories. His friends will miss chatting with him at Thursday morning coffee. Don is predeceased by his parents, Mark and Mae Alton and his sister Lois Harrison (Bill). Special thanks to the staff of CCAC, Joseph Brant Hospital, Dr. Turnbull from Hamilton Health Sciences, and family physician and friend Dr. Faught. The family also wishes to thank their neighbours, relatives, and friends for their compassion and acts of kindness. Visitation at SMITH’S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stoplight north of QEW), BURLINGTON, 905-632-3333 on Friday, December 4, 2015 from 9:45 a.m. until time of Service in the Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Reception to follow at the funeral home. Interment Waterdown Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to ALS Research, Dr. Turnbull at McMaster University Medical Centre, 1200 Main Street West, Research 4 U 14, Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5 Attn: Shelly Curry, please make cheques payable to Hamilton Health Sciences or Nelson United Church 2437 Dundas Street West, Burlington, ON, L7R 3X4.
October 26, 1933 - November 29, 2015
Surrounded by his loving family, Donald Mark Alton passed away at Joseph Brant Hospital on November 29, 2015. Recently diagnosed with ALS, Don fought valiantly. He is remembered by his dearly loved wife of 51 years, Marg (Smoke) Alton. He is survived by his brother Gordon Alton (Doreen), his in-laws Ruth Miller (Bob), Verna Parent (Ron) and Stan Smoke (Kay), and predeceased by sister-in-law and brother-in-law Marie and Jack Davidson. His many nieces and nephews and their children will miss their Uncle Don and will remember his wonderful sense of humour and his stories. His friends will miss chatting with him at Thursday morning coffee. Don is predeceased by his parents, Mark and Mae Alton and his sister Lois Harrison (Bill). Special thanks to the staff of CCAC, Joseph Brant Hospital, Dr. Turnbull from Hamilton Health Sciences, and family physician and friend Dr. Faught. The family also wishes to thank their neighbours, relatives, and friends for their compassion and acts of kindness. Visitation at SMITH’S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stoplight north of QEW), BURLINGTON, 905-632-3333 on Friday, December 4, 2015 from 9:45 a.m. until time of Service in the Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Reception to follow at the funeral home. Interment Waterdown Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to ALS Research, Dr. Turnbull at McMaster University Medical Centre, 1200 Main Street West, Research 4 U 14, Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5 Attn: Shelly Curry, please make cheques payable to Hamilton Health Sciences or Nelson United Church 2437 Dundas Street West, Burlington, ON, L7R 3X4.
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