Passed away peacefully at Grand River Hospital on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at the age of 88 years.
Beloved husband of the late Mary "Doris" Cecilia (née Barlay) Kaufman (2001). Dear uncle of Debbie Melnik (Ross) and Christopher Melnik (Lisa). Predeceased by his sister Beryl Melnik (Gary) and his parents Stuart and Olive Kaufman. Donald retired from Bell Canada after 38 years of dedicated service. He was also a proud Mason and was a member of Concord Lodge No. 722 A.F. & A.M. Donald's family will receive relatives and friends at Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre, 1001 Ottawa St. S., Kitchener, (519-743-8900), on Saturday, August 14, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., where the funeral service will be held in the chapel at 12:30 p.m. Interment at Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Masonic Foundation of Ontario, 361 King St. W., Hamilton, ON L8P 1B4, or to St. Mary's General Hospital Foundation, 911 Queen's Blvd., Kitchener, ON N2M 1B2. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Revera Briarfield Gardens for their care and attention. Online condolences at www.westmountfuneralchapel.com