Obituary of Donald "Don" Hubert Bastings

BASTINGS, Donald Hubert Passed away peacefully, at the age of 83 on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Pioneer Elder Care. Don was born on April 1, 1933 in St. Catharines to the late Louis and Palmyre (Bekaert). He was predeceased by his loving wife of 59 years Dolores (nee Cyr). Don is survived by his children Debbie (George) Elliott-Kelm, Dana (Tim) Greves and Daniel Bastings. Don was extremely proud of his three grandchildren Kyle and Deven Greves and Amanda Elliott. Family meant the world to Don. He will be sadly missed by his loving sister Elaine Manocha. He is survived by his brother Raymond (Judy), sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Don graduated from St. Catharines Collegiate and worked in the paper industry rising from a labourer in the pulp beater room to Superintendent of Domtar Mill and retired after consulting in Chile, Japan and England. Don will be remembered for his love of music, his infectious smile, the gift of gab and kind heart towards all he knew. In accordance to Don's wishes, cremation has taken place. In a celebration of his life, family and friends will be received at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERNAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St., on Friday, May,13, 2016 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. A Celebration of His Life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. If desired, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.