On September 15, 2016 Donald Gilmore Wright died peacefully in his home at the age of 75.
He was predeceased by his parents Frances and Ernest Wright and sister Maxine Axford (Wright).
He leaves to mourn: his brother William Wright (Cheryl):his sons David (Olivia) and Daniel (Sheila); his grandchildren, Samuel, Orlando and Andrew and his nephews Jason (Kelly); Thomas (Kristy); Robert and niece Melanie (Kenneth) as well as many cousins, aunts and uncles and friends. He will be dearly missed by friends and colleagues in the Clubhouse community on Sherbrook and Columbus Manor on Goulet.
Donald was born on February 8, 1941 in Winnipeg and spent his early years in Hudson, Ontario. Later the family moved to Lyndale Drive in Norwood where he attended what is now known as Nelson McIntyre Collegiate. After graduation, Don worked at MTS for a year before settling on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. He then met and married the love of his life in 1965. He spent many summers down at West Hawk Lake where he enjoyed puttering around with friends and family. During the latter part of his life, Donald resided at Columbus Manor. He was loved by many, his memory will be in our hearts forever.
We would like to thank the staff at Clubhouse of Winnipeg and St. Boniface Hospital who took such good care of him. Special thanks are due to Dr. Deroqny and Suzanne Garbutt for the many years of care above and beyond.
Services will be held on Saturday September 24, at 10:00 am at Thomson Funeral Home 669 Broadway.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Donald’s memory may be made to Clubhouse of Winnipeg, 172 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2B6, 204-783-9400.
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