Obituary for Donald Ray Dickens
DICKENS, Donald Ray -
Passed away peacefully at his Burlington home on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the age of 81. Loving and devoted husband of Donna Dickens (nee Henderson) for 53 years. Cherished father of Karen McLean (Rodney) and Jamie Dickens (Kim). Proud grandfather of Jacey, Angus and Murray Dickens, and Ethan & Torey McLean. Predeceased by twin sister Donna Mymryk. Don will also be dearly missed by brother-in-law Gary Henderson (Kathy) and the extended Dickens and Henderson families. Past president and owner of Halton Chemical. Don enjoyed classic vehicles and fast cars. In his retirement he enjoyed golfing with buddies and travelling the globe with Donna and their friends. He was a volunteer at the Museums of Burlington. As per Don’s wishes, private cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Don to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Arthritis Society would be sincerely appreciated by the family.
A Celebration of Life will be held on October 24, 2021 at Smith's Funeral Home Guelph Line location (1167 Guelph Line, Burlington, 905-623-3333). Please RSVP below.
Passed away peacefully at his Burlington home on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the age of 81. Loving and devoted husband of Donna Dickens (nee Henderson) for 53 years. Cherished father of Karen McLean (Rodney) and Jamie Dickens (Kim). Proud grandfather of Jacey, Angus and Murray Dickens, and Ethan & Torey McLean. Predeceased by twin sister Donna Mymryk. Don will also be dearly missed by brother-in-law Gary Henderson (Kathy) and the extended Dickens and Henderson families. Past president and owner of Halton Chemical. Don enjoyed classic vehicles and fast cars. In his retirement he enjoyed golfing with buddies and travelling the globe with Donna and their friends. He was a volunteer at the Museums of Burlington. As per Don’s wishes, private cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Don to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Arthritis Society would be sincerely appreciated by the family.
A Celebration of Life will be held on October 24, 2021 at Smith's Funeral Home Guelph Line location (1167 Guelph Line, Burlington, 905-623-3333). Please RSVP below.