Donat "Don" LeBouthillier

JOSEPH DONAT “DON” LeBOUTHILLIER Passed away peacefully September 28, 2023 at the age of 88 at Scarborough General Hospital. Born on February 2nd, 1935 in St. Wilfred, NB, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Sadie (née Richard) LeBouthillier.

He will be missed dearly by his devoted wife of 65 years Clothy (née Bonello) and his adoring children, Robert, Mary Rose, Francis (Jeannine), Monica (Kevin) and Don, his grandchildren Elysha (Tyrone), Chantell, Daniel and Aurora, and his great grandchildren, Adaline and Makinleigh.

He will also be missed by his brothers and sisters, Magella (Roger†), Anthony (Esther), Delvina (Lionel†), Pierre (Carol), Aquilla (Pricilla), Donald, Clarence (Claire), Leonce (Huguette) and his many nieces and nephews.

Don is now reunited with his brothers Romeo (Helen), Perley (Ramona) and Lensey (Joan) and his sisters Ramona (Barthelemy†) and Stella (Freeman†).

He moved to Ontario in 1952 and met his wife-to-be in 1955 when he was just 20 years old. They became engaged to be married when he was 22 and married the following year. By 24 his first son was born and by his 32nd birthday his family had grown to 7 with the birth of his 5th child.

Don was a devoted member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Scarborough where he settled in 1960 to raise his family.

During his lifetime Don was an incredibly hard worker and due to his work ethic, he was able to start and run his own small business whose success was such that he retired in his 55th year and was able to travel the world with his soul mate. Together they visited places including Malta, The Holy Land, Australia, Portugal and many others for their historical significance and their personal enjoyment.

In his declining years Don took his greatest enjoyment from being at home with his family, often inquiring, “Are the kids coming today?”

The family expresses thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Scarborough General Hospital for their compassion and care.

Friends may gather at the Paul O’Connor Funeral Home, 1939 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough (416) 751-7890, on Thursday, October 12 from 2-4 and 6-9 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 13 at 11:30 am at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, 3216 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough. Interment will follow at Holy Cross RC Cemetery, 8361 Yonge St. Thornhill. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul National Council of Canada would be greatly appreciated.

The Funeral Mass will be available via Livestream by visiting https://fweb.tv/109876

The Interment will be available via Livestream by visiting https://fweb.tv/109879