Obituary of Donald Ray Moore

Donald Ray Moore 87 of Bridgewater, passed away at home Wednesday, March 4, 2010. Born in Blackwater, Mo. USA, he was a son of the late Charles and Fannie (Davis) Moore. Donald was a loving husband, had a generous spirit and touched everyone he met with his sharp wit, humour and kindness. He was a plumber and pipefitter for more than 40 years. He was predeceased by the love of his life; his wife Lina (Deamond) in 2002. They were married for 43 years. They loved to travel and travel they did, all over the world. Donald was a proud Mason and very active in the Hillcrest Lodge in New Germany. He was a past "Master", received a 50 year jewel in October 2007 and was awarded the Meritorious Service Award in January 2010. Donald was enlisted in the 326th Army Air Force in California in 1943 and was honourably discharged in 1946. During that short time he received the American Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Second World War Victory Medal. He is survived by several brothers and sisters-in-law, Dixie Moore, Stella Deamond, Ronald (Doris) Deamond, Ralph (Marjorie) Deamond, Linda (Vernon) Wentzell, Marjorie (Wayne) Mosher, Millage Deamond and Dale Deamond; nieces and nephews, Jerri, Karl, Earl, Wade, Mike, Joel, Kevin, Tammy, Ben and Becky. He was predeceased by brothers, Charles and Glen. Arrangements entrusted to C.F. Sweeny's Funeral Home. Cremation has taken place. His remains will be placed beside Lina in Thornton Cemetery and Mausoleum, Oshawa Ont. Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice. On-line condolences may be made to: www.sweenyfuneralhome.com.