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AGAR: Donald “Don” Edmond

Posted By On January 11, 2026 @ 12:00 AM In Dashwood,Exeter,Obituary | 21 Comments

AGAR: Donald “Don” Edmond

AGAR:  Unexpectedly, but peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Sunday, January 11, 2026, Donald “Don” Edmond Agar of Grand Bend, age 85.  Beloved husband of 36 years to Carole Anne (MacGregor) Agar.  Loved father and father-in-law of Julie and Rob Hawtin of Camrose, AB., Steve Agar and Paul Agar.  Cherished grandpa of Justin Jackson of Edmonton, AB., Connor Agar (Sara Moisan) of Calgary, AB., Lyndsey (Mark) Ingram of Calgary, AB., Gracie McCulloch of Kelowna, BC, and Kelsie, Bradley and Colin.  Treasured great-grandpa of Ivy Brianna Agar of Calgary, AB.  Dear brother-in-law of Jeanette  McIntosh, Brenda Adams, Jane (Andrew) McEwan.  Remembered by his nieces and nephews Kerri O’Brien, Scott Agar, Rick (Tanya) McIntosh, Heather (Scott) Alexander, Darryl (Stephanie) McIntosh, Bobbi MacGregor, Colleen Elliott, Kim Bressette, Nicole Elliott, Taylor Dwyne, Matthew McEwan, Randy Simpson and Greg Simpson, and special friends Lisa McCulloch, Dr. Sheri Longboat, Kim, Fernando, Juliana, Marisol and Alejandro Larrea-Clark.  Predeceased by his parents Gordon (1993) and Ethel (Kersey) Agar (1989), brother Richard “Dick” Agar (2020), Margaret Powers (2001), brothers-in-law Jim Powers, Ken McIntosh, sisters-in-law Bonnie Elliott and Wendy Cote.  Don worked for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food for over 30 years.  During his retirement he enjoyed dog sledding, riding motorcycles and attending NASCAR races and Willie Nelson concerts.  The Family would like to extend a special Thank You to Dr. J. Jadd, the Staff at the South Huron Hospital, Exeter for their care of Don.  An Open House to Celebrate Don’s Life will be held at the Dashwood Community Centre, Dashwood on Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m.    Arrangements entrusted to the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood.  If desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to the South Huron Hospital Foundation, Exeter or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. 

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Condolences for the family of “AGAR: Donald “Don” Edmond”

Condolence from SallyDesjardine on January 13th, 2026 3:42 AM

Carol. Please accept my sincere condolences on Don’s passing, my thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Sally Desjardine

Condolence from Jim & Linda Dietrich on January 13th, 2026 4:47 AM

Carol so sorry for your loss, sending out sincere sympathy,
Linda & Jim Dietrich.

Condolence from Wayne and Sonia Greb on January 13th, 2026 7:35 AM

Carol
So sorry to read of Don’s passing, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We have lots of good memories from over the years.
Sending hugs,
Wayne and Sonia Greb

Condolence from Ross & Marian Desjardine on January 13th, 2026 9:44 AM

Carole, so sorry to hear about Don’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Condolence from Nancy Wert on January 13th, 2026 10:13 AM

Carol and family, so very sorry for your loss. Don was one in a million. I have such fond and fun memories of working with Don in the Middlesex office back in the early 1980’s. We will be missed by all that knew him. Hugs xxoo

Condolence from Karen Rodman on January 13th, 2026 10:38 AM

Dear Carol, and family. Deepest condolences. I so much appreciated the years working with Don in Ag Rep branch, and later when I had the pleasure to work with you Carol and Don on the Whole Farm Disaster Program. Sending warmest thoughts. Karen Rodman

Condolence from Art Lawson on January 13th, 2026 10:50 AM

I worked with Don for about 5 years. Don was committed to the agricultural industry in Middlesex County, to his family and community.
I’m sure he’ll be missed by everyone who knew him.

Condolence from Arlene and Scott Thomson on January 13th, 2026 1:46 PM

Dear Carole
Very sorry for your loss, thinking of you at this time

Condolence from Darlene Kersey on January 13th, 2026 3:54 PM

Carole, we are so very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Darlene Kersey

Condolence from Bradley Agar on January 13th, 2026 6:22 PM

My heart goes out to you, Carole. Grandpa Agar’s hugs were the best; they will be deeply missed. Sending you love and support.

Condolence from Joyce Morgan on January 14th, 2026 3:20 AM

So sorry to hear about Don’s passing Carole. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs

Condolence from Bobbi MacGregor on January 14th, 2026 3:25 AM

Uncle Don was such a special man! One in a million! He will always have a very special spot in my heart and will be so very missed! Thinking of you and sending love to you Aunt Carole and Julie…

Condolence from Mel Chamberlain on January 14th, 2026 5:25 AM

My Condolences to Carol and family. I first met Don in Wellington County and later in Middlesex while we both worked with OMAF. Don was very conscientious and dedicated to his clients and fellow staff members; had a great sense of humor. Mel Chamberlain

Condolence from Brenda Brand on January 14th, 2026 9:00 AM

We are saddened to hear of Don’s passing. Our deepest sympathies to you all

Mark & Brenda Brand
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Condolence from Joyce, Shari & John, Shelly and Karl. on January 15th, 2026 5:29 AM

Carole – We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Don. Keep your special memories close to your heart and we will be thinking of you in the days ahead. Sending sincere sympathy at this sad time.

Condolence from Dale Laughren on January 15th, 2026 6:18 AM

My condolences to all of the Agar family. I knew Don many years ago when he was working for the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and living in Strathroy, Ontario.

Condolence from Charles Bolton on January 16th, 2026 2:13 PM

Carole, we are sorry to hear of Don’s passing.
Don organized many great and fun events in Middlesex County as Agriculture Representative.
Great memories
Charlie & Barbara Bolton

Condolence from Sam and Julie Dragich on January 16th, 2026 4:23 PM

Dear Carole and Family,
We are so saddened to hear of the passing of our dear friend of many years. We cherish the many memories that we have while spending time with Don and you in Exeter, Parkhill, Grand Bend, Wiarton and here in Windsor. We appreciated his friendliness, sincerity, keen sense of humour and his adventurous spirit. We loved his zest for life and enjoyed his stories sitting around the campfire. Similarly, we admired his skillset and assistance in renovating our property up north. We will miss him and never forget his kindness and beautiful smile.
Rest in peace, dear friend.
Julie (Easterbrook) and Sam Dragich, Windsor

Condolence from Kim Clark on January 18th, 2026 11:20 AM

Dear Carole, we feel this loss very deeply. I can’t believe we had the good fortune to move in next door to you almost three decades ago and ended up with some of the best friends we have ever had. We have so many beautiful memories of time spent with Don and with you. We miss Don very much, and send you love. Kim, Fernando, Juliana, Marisol and Alejandro

Condolence from Tracy & Jeff Manchen on January 19th, 2026 3:01 AM

Carole, we are so very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. You are in our thoughts at this difficult time. With our sincere condolences, Tracy & Jeff Manchen

Condolence from Marianne Philippi on January 19th, 2026 4:29 PM

I am sorry to hear of Don’s passing. I appreciated and enjoyed working with both Don and Carol . Thinking of Carol and family at this time. Marianne Philippi

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