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Obituary for Donald Hugh Lavery

Donald Hugh  Lavery
Donald Lavery 1935 - 2016

After a brief illness, Donald Lavery passed away peacefully in the Perth Hospital surrounded by his family on March 23 in his 81st year.

Born in East York, Toronto on July 25 1935, Don leaves behind his loving wife Jessie (Howell) Lavery. He was the son of John and Helen Lavery (McCurdy) and brother of Barbara Shevchenko (Alek) of Smiths Falls. Don was predeceased by his brother Jack Lavery (Fran).

Don was the much loved father of Steven (Danielle), Glen and Michael (Marie-Bell). Don will be missed by his seven grandchildren Christopher (Erin), Jake, Cooper, Reilly, Elle, Alexia and Athea. Don will also be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, friends and other family members.

Don and Jessie raised their three boys in Markham and in 1990 they purchased and operated James General Store in Plevna until 2005 when they retired and moved to Sharbot Lake.

Thank you to all the nurses on the second floor of the Perth Hospital who gave great care to Don and thanks to Dr. Vannoppen, Dr. Moxon and Dr. Del Grande.

Don has been cremated and family and friends can attend the visitation from 11:00 a. m. and Funeral on Saturday, April 2nd. 12:00 p. m at River of Life Christian Fellowship 7064, Road 506 Plevna, On. ,followed by lunch and refreshments at Clar/Mill Hall., Plevna, On. In lieu of flowers donation's to the Perth & Enrichment Program for older adults Elliott St clinic Perth, Ontario.



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