Obituary for Donald William Heys
HEYS, Donald William
April 17, 1940 to September 28, 2019
Peacefully with his family by his side after a long and courageously fought battle. Don will be dearly missed by his loving Wife Shirley. They were one month shy of celebrating 60 years of marriage on October 31. Loving proud Father to the late Donald (Rose) , Janet (Steve) and Marty (Armi). Affectionately called Papa by Kathryn and Michael and Grandpa by Skyler and Emma. Don will be missed by siblings Violet (Ted), Allan (deceased), Marion (Allan), Cathy and Frances (Andy) along with many other relatives and friends. Don had a quick witted sense of humour and loved hearing what his grandkids were up to. He retired from PPG as a Warehouse Manager.
Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 26th, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Smith’s Funeral Home, 1167 Guelph Line (one stop light north of QEW) Burlington, 905-632-3333. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to “Operation Smile - Canada” would be appreciated by the Family. This was a charity that was near and dear to Don’s heart.
April 17, 1940 to September 28, 2019
Peacefully with his family by his side after a long and courageously fought battle. Don will be dearly missed by his loving Wife Shirley. They were one month shy of celebrating 60 years of marriage on October 31. Loving proud Father to the late Donald (Rose) , Janet (Steve) and Marty (Armi). Affectionately called Papa by Kathryn and Michael and Grandpa by Skyler and Emma. Don will be missed by siblings Violet (Ted), Allan (deceased), Marion (Allan), Cathy and Frances (Andy) along with many other relatives and friends. Don had a quick witted sense of humour and loved hearing what his grandkids were up to. He retired from PPG as a Warehouse Manager.
Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 26th, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Smith’s Funeral Home, 1167 Guelph Line (one stop light north of QEW) Burlington, 905-632-3333. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to “Operation Smile - Canada” would be appreciated by the Family. This was a charity that was near and dear to Don’s heart.