I was so blessed to have known don in the last years of his life. he loved his dogs, and the last one I saw with him was his great dane.he had a wonderful and kind heart.he will be missed greatly by his friend donna at spinnaker bay .every time I'm on my condo balcony he is in my thoughts and prayers.  donna george

I'm sitting here thinking about Don and going through the many college memories in which he is such a large part of and even though I'm sad I can't help but smile because Don could always make me smile.  My sympathies to his family and I hope you find peace in knowing he is no longer in pain.  Rest in peace Don you will never be forgotten and will always be missed.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. I will keep you all close in my thoughts and prayers.

I am so sorry to hear about Don.  He will be greatly missed.  Love and prayers go out to his family.

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for peace and comfort. Lisa Koenig

Sending hugs and prayers to all of Don's family and friends.  We'll miss you, Don.  Godspeed, friend.
Pattie and Chuck Kaiser

TOM AND DIANE WE ARE TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.  WE CAN'T IMAGINE WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH.  MAY GOD HELP YOU IN THIS TIME OF NEED.  SINCERELY JOE AND PAT HEIMONEN.

Tom, Diane and family, I am so sad for your loss. So many memories have been flowing these past couple of days. My heart goes out to you. Many hugs and prayers ongoing. Love, Maureen

We are very sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy, Sincerely  Brad & Diane Mello

Diane,Tom,Janice and family- our hearts are full of love for all of you. Your in our prayers.
Love you,
Jim and Cathy Barry

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Love you both.   - Tracy, David, Devin & Tyler Fees

Tom, Diane, Janice, Michael, Jacob and Alisa. Although we never had the pleasure of meeting Don, over the years I felt like I came to know him and my heart ached for all the medical challenges Don had to endure. Our hearts now ache for all of the family and friends who have said goodbye to Don much too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. George and Cheryl Schortz, Agoura Hills, CA

Tom, Diane and Janice,
I am so sorry to hear the sad news of Donnie's passing.  The memories I carry with me of him and your family will always be cherished by me. Don was a good person and will be missed.   I can honestly say I have never, ever met anyone who was as big of a Cubs fan as him!! Your family will always be close to my heart and I am truly saddened by this news.  Sending love to you all.

Tom, Diane & Janice
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. 
Our Condolences,
Mike & Jessica Picciano

My sympathies for the loss of your son, Don.  He was a great athlete who had an infectious smile.  I'm glad to know he's in a place without pain.  I met him though a friend of a friend, and he pulled me into a softball team where the core members are still playing today.  I'll never forget his zest for his teams!

So sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.Donald is resting in Gods memory.

Tom, Dianne, and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.  Don was always like another son to us, and we will truly miss him.  We know that he is now with his Heavenly Father and in peace and without  pain..
Jim & Jean Miracle

Don and I met at the bus stop on the first day of high school and became close friends.  We went to many Cubs, Bulls, and Bears games together and also worked our first job together.  He was the most passionate Cubs fan I have ever met.  We shared a lot of good times in high school and I have many positive memories of him. I am very sorry to hear of his passing and would like to extend my deepest condolences.

Tom and Diane. i am very sorrow for your loss. thoughts and prayers for your family

Tom and Diane,
You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved son. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God lift you up and give you strength.

Dear Tom and Diane,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Don.  I went to college with Don and drove to Chicago one weekend with him our freshman year of college along with Mike and Ronnie.  I had a wonderful and fun conversation for over an hour with with him probably in December of 2015.  He had character and wit.  He was gracious and kind.  I wish you some sense of peace in knowing he has been uplifted from his illness and now will lie in rest.  Blessings to you and your family as you move forward and grieve the loss.  with heartfelt sympathy,

Tom,  Diane, Janice, as you know, he was family to me.  I miss him already.  He will forever be in my heart.  I too wish you peace, now and always.

I just have to put out one of Dons favorite Quotes: " If sking were easy they would call it snowboarding"....

Growing up Donald was my best friend, a brother to me and his family was like a second family to me. It was a magical, happy and amazing time. I want Tom, Dianne and Janice to know how much Donald meant and that time in my life with him meant. I will never ever forget those times or my dear friend and his family. They are some of the greatest memories in my life. You are all in my thoughts and heart.

To Don's family...I am so very sorry for your loss. I met Don about 6 years ago when he was walking Mesa past the back of my house. I had 2 pugs at the time and said hello and we chatted briefly, then we always talked afterwards. He used to bring Mesa up to my fence  and  he would always play and talk to my dogs. He and Mesa used to play ball on my empty lot next to my house. He was a lovely man. I hadn't seen him in a while and worried that something had happened to him or Mesa, I knew he was in and out of the hospital a lot.  I saw him about 2 months ago and he told me Mesa had passed away and I told him one of my pugs did also. We both cried. That was the last time I saw him. I will remember Don fondly. You are in my prayers.

There are no words for the sorrow in our hearts. Love you all.

I know there are no comforting words when we lose someone near & dear to our hearts. I had the pleasure or knowing Don & Mesa for just a short period of time, I loved them both and  my heart will be forever changed because of them!

Dear Tom and Diane,
We were so saddened to hear of Don's passing.  May God grant you His peace and comfort in your grieving.

Don will forever be with me as I know he will be with you. I wish your family peace, now and always.

Don will always be a part of me as I know he will be with you. I wish your family peace, now and always.

To lose a child has to be heart wrenching.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May you find comfort in the memories you have.

From the first day I met Don we became instant friends. He earned the nickname Junior because he quickly caught up to us seasoned kitchen designers but was far younger. We played racquetball together, mountain biked, and both liked the Bears and the Cubs. Junior will be missed but never forgotten. I was glad to have known him and call him my friend.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

OBITUARY

Donald George Barbeau

June 26, 1969 – May 12, 2016

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home

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