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FROATS: Donald Russell “Don” of Lucan

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On July 7, 2026 @ 10:18 AM In Lucan, Obituary | 43 Comments

FROATS: Donald Russell “Don” of Lucan

Don passed away peacefully at Jessica’s House, Exeter with family by his side on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of the late Boneta “Bonnie” (Brown) Froats (2016) for 60 years. Loving father of Brian and Elizabeth Froats, and the late Todd (2023) and Jana Froats. Proud grandpa of Adam and Patricia, Danielle and Martin; Lauren and Nadia, and Jason. Adored great-grandpa of Vivian, and Maclean. Cherished companion of Marion Hedden. Predeceased by his parents Harvey and Jean Froats, and his siblings and their spouses; Arthur, Glenn and Audrey, and Gordon and Marion.

Don was a proud long-time resident of Lucan and gave his time graciously in the community. He was a member of the Lucan Heritage and Donnelly Museum and volunteered with VON. Don was the recipient of the 2026 Mayor’s Honour Roll award for dedication to community service. He was an active member of the 2 PM coffee club at Tim Hortons and enjoyed his Thursday afternoon euchre group.

A celebration of Don’s life will be held at the Lucan Community Memorial Centre (Multipurpose Hall) on Saturday, July 11th from 1 – 3 PM with a eulogy being shared at 1:30 PM. Cremation with a private family interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.

Donations to Jessica’s House or Humane Society London & Middlesex, in Don’s memory would be appreciated by the family.


Condolences for the family of “FROATS: Donald Russell “Don” of Lucan”

Condolence from Judy Pitt on July 7th, 2026 12:14 PM

So sorry to hear of your Dad!s passing!!
I fondly remember lots of good times and laughs with your Mom and Dad!!
Judy Pitt
(On behalf of the Pitt and Seifried family’s)
RIP Don

Condolence from Marty & Karen Van Praet on July 7th, 2026 1:07 PM

Wishing you peace at this difficult time.Don will be missed.

Condolence from Alex Westman on July 7th, 2026 2:09 PM

My sincere condolences to Don’s family. I’m proud to have called Don my friend. He will be dearly missed.

Condolence from Joanne Baril on July 7th, 2026 3:24 PM

Our deepest condolences! We wish you strength during this difficult time.
Daniel and Joanne

Condolence from Sandra Brintnell on July 7th, 2026 3:54 PM

Brian, Liz, Jana and family,
Sending our condolences on the loss of dad and grandpa. Remember all the great memories you have to treasure. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Rob and Sandi Brintnell

Condolence from Doug & Jo on July 7th, 2026 4:30 PM

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal.” — Unknown

Sending lots of love and friendship

Condolence from Janet & Hank Arnold and family on July 7th, 2026 4:49 PM

Brian, Liz and family,
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy is extended to all of you during this very difficult time. Please keep your memories close.

Condolence from Harry Hardy on July 7th, 2026 5:12 PM

Our sincere sympathy, Our thoughts are with the families.
I have known Don for many years. We were friends and worked
At the museum together.

Condolence from Wayne Hall on July 7th, 2026 5:26 PM

Brian, Liz, Adam and Danielle
I am so sorry to hear of your father’s/grandfather’s passing. Cherish all the great memories you had with him. He was very community oriented and always was willing to help anyone in need. I remember in high school I needed a lawnmower to rebuild and Don found me one that would be a great project for me. I was truly appreciative. RIP Don, thank you for making Lucan Biddulph a better place. You will be missed.

Condolence from Tom Hearn on July 7th, 2026 6:52 PM

I am sorry for your loss. Don would drive by my house heading to Tim Horton’s for coffee
almost every afternoon. I would try to wave as he went by. You have my condolences!

Condolence from Don Lankin on July 7th, 2026 7:26 PM

Froats family my deepest condolences.

Condolence from Mary and peter Geertsen on July 7th, 2026 8:12 PM

So sorry for your loss. May all your memories bring warmth and comfort in days to come.

Condolence from Dave and Joan Goddard on July 7th, 2026 9:31 PM

Brian, Liz and family

So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time.

Condolence from Sherry Bodkin on July 8th, 2026 7:04 AM

Brian, Liz, Jana and families:
Our Uncle Don, a family man, a son, a brother, a husband, a father, an uncle, and a Grandpa. He prided himself in his family, his community, his role as a volunteer for many groups in Lucan and beyond. He put his heart and his soul into making a difference, he had chosen that role or the role chose him, despite how busy he was he always had time for more right up until the end of his life. Be proud of who he was, remember all the good things that he did and the memories he created for his family and his friends. Tell the stories and show the pictures that keep him close to each of you and to each of us. God speed, Uncle Don, to your peaceful place, surrounded by loved ones who were waiting for you in Heaven finally free from your pain ♥️
Love Sherry (Froats), Tom Bodkin and family

Condolence from Carl and Gail Lave on July 8th, 2026 9:16 AM

Sorry to hear of Don’s passing, I have lots of good memories from the earlier days!
Also the time when Don had his shop he was a great guy to fix stuff.
Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time!
He will be missed.

Condolence from Nancy Vandergulik on July 8th, 2026 10:58 AM

Brian , Liz and Jana and your families. My condolence of the loss of Don, would always see him out and about on his scooter. Thinking of you all at this difficult time 💟

Condolence from Murray and Edith Yeo on July 8th, 2026 11:42 AM

Such a gentle hearted man has earned his rest. Met Don and Bonnie while working at Tim Hortons. It was always an honour to see Don anywhere out and about the community. He always had a warm “hello” and great smile. You have left us all with wonderful memories, my friend.

Condolence from Mike and Shirley Meidinger on July 8th, 2026 4:11 PM

I lived in the apartment building next door to Don for 4 years recently and had many chats with him. I found him to be very pleasant. I was always amazed how active he was at all times. Cutting grass, moving snow, working around his house. I’m sure he will be sorely missed by the community.

Condolence from Robert Mackenzie on July 8th, 2026 4:53 PM

Don was my next door neighbour. He was a lovely man and very tolerant of my feral cat who landed there. He was a true gentleman. So sorry to lose him. I will miss Don.

Condolence from Margaret Watt on July 8th, 2026 5:21 PM

To Don’s Family
My sincere sympathy to you all. Cherish your memories
Margaret Watt

Condolence from Dale Cook on July 8th, 2026 6:04 PM

Brian, Elizabeth and Jana
I have many found memories of Don,, both with him when we drove truck at Toohey’s and through his small engine repair shop. he was always interested in what you were up to.
Rest peacefully dear friend.

Condolence from John Riddell and Karen Peters on July 8th, 2026 7:35 PM

Brian, Liz and Jana and families. Please accept our sincere condolences in the loss of your father and grandfather. Lucan has lost another great one. May all your wonderful memories give you strength at this difficult time.
John Riddell and Karen Peters

Condolence from Steve Gould on July 8th, 2026 7:49 PM

To all of Don’s family and friends. Our condolences on his passing. Steve and Trish Gould.

Condolence from Tom Bailey and Cindy Fisher Bailey on July 8th, 2026 8:37 PM

Brian, Liz, Jana and families
We are so very sorry for the loss of your Father and Grandfather
May your memories always keep him close
Rest in Peace Don

Condolence from Sheila Butchart on July 8th, 2026 9:48 PM

Condolences to the family of Don Frosts. He was a gentleman that was an icon of Lucan with always a smile in his hello.
He will be missed by many
RIP

Condolence from Pete, Jackie &Tracey on July 9th, 2026 9:05 AM

To the Froats family
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Don. He was an inspiration to all of us at heritage. He always had a smile and a hug 🥰 and he left us with a lot of good memories.
Hang on to your memories at this difficult time.
RIP Don.

Condolence from Tim Ryan on July 9th, 2026 2:19 PM

To Don’s family,
If you grew up around Lucan, you knew Don Froats; he was the man to make sure you were back on the snow as soon as possible or back cutting wood, always with a smile.
Rest in peace, Don, and may the memories of laughter help ease the days ahead.

Condolence from Arlene and Scott Thomson on July 9th, 2026 8:46 PM

Sorry for your loss, thinking of you and your family at this time

Condolence from Dave & Shannon Manders on July 9th, 2026 9:19 PM

Brian, Liz, Jana and families
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your dad and grandfather. Thinking of you all.

Condolence from Janet Bumstead on July 9th, 2026 9:36 PM

Brian, Liz, Jana and families,

My sincere condolences on Don’s passing. He has left a legacy that will be remembered by all who knew him – he will be missed.

Treasure all those good memories.

Condolence from Ferlin and Julie Sovereign on July 10th, 2026 7:25 AM

We are so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Please accept our deepest condolences during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with your family.

Condolence from Bill Dobbie on July 10th, 2026 9:14 PM

Sorry to hear about the passing of Don. He was such a good man. Thinking of you and sending heartfelt condolences.
Bill Dobbie

Condolence from Jeff & Teresa Young on July 11th, 2026 9:01 AM

So sorry to hear of Dons passing Please accept our deepest condolences

Condolence from Reg and Joan Crawford on July 11th, 2026 11:20 AM

Sorry to read about Don’s passing. He was always out and about in town – farmer’s market, Tim Horton’s. Always had time to chat. Another one of “Lucan’s long time residents” gone. He will be missed.

Condolence from Dale & Linda Froats on July 11th, 2026 12:09 PM

Brian, Eliz, Jana and families,
We are sorry you have lost your father, grandfather and a great granddad. Don was a quiet gentleman, proud and humble. He loved his family dearly, always there to give a hand and never wanted to be a burden to you. He wanted to live his life as independent as possible and we feel he pretty much did until he departed. We enjoyed our visits with him at his home and also enjoyed our card games at Villages UC in which we caught up on family news and of course lunch. Our family is going to miss him dearly. Hugs and peace be with all you folks at this time.

Condolence from Jackie Arnold on July 11th, 2026 12:45 PM

Dear Brian, Liz, Jana and families.
Sorry to hear about Don. Sending our condolences during this difficult time. Cherish his memories.

Condolence from Denise,Dave and Eric Smith on July 12th, 2026 8:31 AM

Brian , Liz , Janna and families
We are so sorry to hear about Don . He was like you mentioned a proud resident of Lucan . He was always happy to say hi or ask how you were doing . He will be missed around town . We would like to send our sincere condolences to your families at this time . Cherish your memories .RIP Don

Condolence from Mike & Patricia Callcott on July 12th, 2026 10:38 AM

We were saddened to hear of your passing. You will be remembered fondly. Our sincere condolences to your family and loved ones. Mike & Pat.

Condolence from Don and Ruth Ann Cunningham on July 13th, 2026 6:04 PM

So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He will be missed for sure. Treasure the memories. They last forever.

Don and Ruth Ann Cunningham

Condolence from Jim and Helen Hearn on July 17th, 2026 9:41 AM

Our sincere sympathy to all Don’s loved ones. He was a remarkable man and will certainly be missed. Jim always raved about how hard Don worked on Canada Day barbecuing hot dogs. He missed his assistance this year. Rest In Peace, Don.
Jim and Helen

Condolence from Jan Berman on July 21st, 2026 12:23 PM

So very sad to know of Don’s passing. Don has been my treasured next door neighbour for 24 years. He countless times opened my snow filled driveway or beat me to cutting grass between us. He always loved and enjoyed my dogs. He scared me many times climbing extension ladders and installing his awnings, so much so that I raced out to hold the ladder! He was a very independant man whom i respected very much. I can’t measure how much I will mess him.
My sincere condolences to his whole family! God’s speed Don, and rest in blissful peace.
Jan

Condolence from Julie Nixon on July 24th, 2026 3:52 PM

I’m so sorry for your loss. Don’s energy snd smile were so special. Seeing how he used to look at Bonnie when she didn’t know he was looking left a huge heart print.
Sending peace love and healing to everyone.

Condolence from McKenzie Wiese on August 6th, 2026 12:28 PM

Don was a lovely neighbour, we had the pleasure of living down the street from him for the past 6 years. Our son enjoyed his house they best when truck or treating. Don would always smile and comment on how energetic he was. He will be greatly missed.

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