April 27, 1933 – January 14, 2022

DONALD JOSEPH DEMPSEY passed away peacefully at St. Therese Villa, Lethbridge Alberta, on January 14^th, 2022 at the age of 88 years.

Don was predeceased by his wife Jean Ann (Feb 27, 2021) and daughters Beverly Leger (December 2, 2021) and Donna Dempsey (March 25, 2014). He is survived by sons Bryan of Port Hardy, BC, Darren (Jacqueline) of Nanaimo, BC, and Glenn (Michelle) of Lyons Brook, NS.; Grandchildren: Patrick, Michael (Jen), Robert (Janet), Teri-Lynn, Katelyn, Alex, Ethan and great grandchildren: Dominique, Brenna, Jack and McKenna.

Born on the Miramichi River in New Brunswick, he loved fishing and going to the beach along the river to dig clams and swim with his family. Corn boils and tractor pulls with the Church community and good friends was a regular summer Sunday ritual. He had a contagious laugh and was quick to make a joke.

Don was a proud veteran of the Canadian Air Force with 23 years of service. He was a weapons specialist and served in the Korean War, as a helicopter gunner.

He loved country music and was an avid guitar player. Don was active in his community and volunteered at the local homeless shelter’s kitchen in Lethbridge for many years.

Dad will be deeply missed by his family and friends and will always be in our hearts.

Don will be laid to rest alongside Jean at the Miramichi Cemetery on the Old King George Highway, Miramichi in the spring of 2022.

 

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• Date : 2022-01-14
• Location : Lethbridge, Alberta