It is with great sadness we share that Donald Larder passed away at Maitland Manor in Goderich, Ontario on Monday, July 6th, 2020 with his wife and children present after a long and courageous battle of cancer.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Eleanore (nee Williams) Larder and his daughters Jackie Masse (Aaron), Angie Hewitt (Steve) and son Shawn Larder (Jane).
The pride and joy of Don’s life were his grandchildren and great granddaughter who also adored him. He is survived by: Alex Masse (Laura), Stefani de Boer (Nathan), Kailee, Josh and Ethan Hewitt (Hannah), Ben (Aryn), Jared and Denise Larder (Sheldon), Kyle and Lauren. Proud great grandpa of Savannah de Boer and baby de Boer who is due in October.
Special uncle to Brenda Sinclair (Kirby), Steve Lowden (Marvin) Jeff (Nikki) and Nick. Brother-in-law to Rodger and Kathy Williams, Janet and Wayne Rhody, Gary and Fran Williams, Sue and Pete Illemann and Joanne and Bob Wain. Don will also be missed by his many nieces and nephews on the Williams side of the family.
Predeceased by his mother Sara, father Charlie, sister Evelyn, his father and mother-in-law Earl and Margaret Williams, brother-in-law Ted Williams and sister-in-law Andrea Williams.
Don was an active member of the Goderich Minor Hockey and Jr. C Hockey Clubs for many years. He was also a proud member of the Maitland and Carlow Masonic Lodge and the Bluewater Shrine Club.
A private family service will be held on Friday, July 17, 2020 and a celebration of Don’s life will be arranged, once Covid restrictions are lifted.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Bluewater Shrine Club or the charity of your choice.
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Christine Moore
So sorry to learn of Don’s passing. Glad I got to speak to him on the phone that day. He was always very accomodating and easy to work with. Kind soul. Always looked after Eleanor. She will certainly miss him dearly.
Deb Shewfelt
My sympathy to Don’s family. Always enjoyed meeting up with Don and the many functions I attended for Lodge. May he RIP
Lisa Ball
Keeping everyone in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Remember so many family get together with our extended family
Blessings and Love
Lisa, Cassandra Valerie and families.
Janice Hewitt
Sending our love and sympathy to you all.
Thinking of you today .
Each of you will cherish your own happy memories of a GREAT man!
Love and sympathy from Ron and Janice
Shirley Dinsmore
Don was such a happy guy, always smiling, laughing. He will be missed by all who knew him. RIP Don
Connie Trommer
Eleanore and Shawn:
Only knew Don for a short time, but many grand memories will remain at the door. Always a smile for us and Zeke got a rub down. RIP Don!
Connie and Zeke
Jim Stewart
My deepest condolences to everyone. Don held a very special place in my heart and always made me feel like family. I will miss his many stories and his laughter but have wonderful memories to remember him by.
Sharing in your sadness as you celebrate this wonderful man.
Love to all
Jim
Jim and Pat Martin
Dear families: Please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of your father. I loved it when he and sometimes your mother came around delivering flowers from Zhers that our family ordered. He had such a beautiful way about him.
Kathie Kelly
Eleanor and family….so sorry to hear of Don’s passing…..our thoughts are with you. Tom and Kathie Kelly
Lucille and Bob Greer
We are sorry to hear that Don has passed away. May you cherish the many memories that you all have. We always enjoyed a good chat when we were together.
Lucille and Bob
Brenda Shelton
I was so sad to hear of Dons passing. Enjoyed our chats every day with Don and Eleanor. May the happy memories give you some serenity.
Rosemary Beange
Dear Eleanor and family,
Our sincere condolence to you on the passing of Don.
Cherish the memories. He will be missed.
Allan & Rosemary Beange
Vicki & Burt Lobb (Beattie)
Please know we are thinking of you at this difficult time. You will have some good memories.
Gayle and Barron Pirser
Dear Angie , Steve, Eleanor and The Larder Family
Please accept our heartfelt condolences in your loss of Don.
Cherish your family memories💞
Bob and Audrey McCabe
Eleanore , We are thinking of you and all your family during this difficult time.
Audrey and Bob
Jo-Anne & Keith Homan
We are so saddened by your loss. Don was always busy whether it was paper delivery at 3:30 AM or delivering flowers from Zehrs. We could set our clock each morning Eleanore when you two would drive up the lane and leave the Free Press. Wishing we could lift the cloud of sorrow surrounding you but can only send virtual caring hugs with warm thoughts of you both. Jo-Anne & Keith Homan
richard madge
Our sincere condolences to all of your family.
Don was a wonderful guy. I have many good memories of working with him when we coached and managed the Goderich Sailors Junior “C” hockey team.
We developed a strong family friendship that has prevailed over the years.
We will all miss him!
Richard and Laurine Madge
Sandra & Leon Gaynor
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Don. I would like to extend our sympathy to Eleanor and families.
Don was always a happy person and always had a smile and a hello to us. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Ron Brown
Shawn I are so very sorry to hear this sad news of your Dad, sending my deepest condolences and blessing to you and your family. Ron
Casey & Brenda Does
Our Sympathy to you Eleanor and Family
Thinking of you in our Prayers.
R.I.P dON
Pat Johnston
to the family of Don:
While we know there is great sadness in the loss of your husband/father, grandfather, there is comfort too in the memories of the amazing life he lived and the contributions to the fabric of your family. Know our thoughts are with all of you.
Pat Johnston and Bob Desjardins
Laura Johnston
My condolence to you and your family for your loss Eleanor. If there is any way that I can be of help, do not hesitate to let me know. Thinking of you with sympathy.
Terry Pautler
Thinking of you all at this very difficult time. Best delivery guy in town, snow, rain or shine you could always count on Don & Eleanor to get our deliveries out. Cherish your memories. Terry Pautler
Cathy Stoddart
Eleanore condolences to you and your children on the passing of Don.
Suzanne Alton
I loved seeing Don come in for deliveries at the pharmacy. We would share a laugh (and sometimes a treat!) together. He always made us smile and helped a crazy day be a little better. He will be greatly missed.
Suzanne
Mabel and Jim CLARKour
Our thoughts are with you Eleanor and family.many good memories of Don to share. Mabel and Jim Clark.
Barb Martin
I am sorry to hear of Don passing my prayers are with the family at this time
Marlowe and Deb Austin
We were saddened to hear of Don’s passing. He was such a nice man and so involved in our community for years. Thinking of you all ❤️
Val (Park) and Mike Bendig
Eleanore and Family, please accept our deepest condolences in your time of sorry. Don was a special person that I enjoy working with at Champion and playing slow pitch ball. He always had a great sense of humour.
and a way of putting a smile on your face. Rest in peace my friend.
Mike, Val and Family.
Sharron Durst
Dear Eleanor & family,
I am so sorry to hear of Don’s passing.
My deputy sympathies.
Phyllis Scott
Sincere condolences to you Eleanor and your families at this time of Don’s passing . Treasure the memories. Sincerely, Phyllis
Jim and Donna Muir
Eleanor and family. Very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Thinking of you all.
John , Mickie Hamilton
Eleanor and family
We were so sorry to hear of Don’s passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. RIP Don. 🌹
Ron and Carol Horton Horton
Extending our deepest sympathy to Don’s family. He was a wonderful man and touched many lives. May memodies keep him near and dear to you .
mary wilkin
My sincere condolences to you, Eleanore and to all your family.
Irene Danielson
I can’t begin to say how many wonderful memories I have of this gentle loving man. Elenore..myself and Don had many adventures and so many great times..I will always treasure these memories..you are in a place where there will be no more suffering..rest in peace Don..Irene Danielson
CATHY/RICK Harman
Our Sincere Sympathy to all of Dons family. Hugs to you all.
Gaetan/Pauline Jacques
Our deepest condolences to all the families. RIP Don.
Richard and Joanne Upthegrove
Dear Eleanor ,Shawn, and Family . We are sorry to hear of Don’s passing .He was a great Man, Father,Grand Father and Great Grandfather and a Mason . He gave a lot of Himself To Masonry whenever He could , He sure made us laugh .It would be our privilege to give Don a Masonic Service, When You are ready and the Pandemic is over.
God Bless
Mike and Val Bendig
Eleanor and family….Our deepest condolences on your loss. Don and myself went back many years as I was his manager in the engineering office at Champion and we played slow pitch ball together for a number of years. Rest in peace my friend.
Pat Dicks
Eleanore and family- sending our deepest condolences- the world has lost one special guy- take care- Pat & John Dicks
Angela Caldwell
So sorry for your loss.
Carlos and Barb Garden
We are so very sorry to hear this sad news of your Dad, sending our deepest condolences and blessing to you and your family.
Rosemary Mathers
My sincere sympathy to your entire family. Treasure your precious memories
Rosemary
Becky & lloyd Haskell
Our deepest condolences. So many great memories of a wonderful man. Thinking of the family at this difficult time.
Kim MacLeod
Sorry for the families loss. Kim Smith
Jim Bissett
So sorry for your loss !Donny influenced a lot of people and I was one at an early age when he and my dad coached soccer. I am fortunate to have known Don! He was a great guy ! Hold on to your memories . May God Grant You Serenity!
Jim,Denise and Family
Matt and Becky Belfour
Our deepest sympathy to you all. I hope you find comfort in his peace at the end of a long jouney.
Judi williams
Eleanor and all the family…. Thinking of you at this difficult time.. My deepest sympathy
Richard Marier
Eleanor & Family…our deepest sympathies for you in this time of loss.
Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers.
Richard & Natasha
Nancy and Junior White
Our sincere sympathy to Eleanor and her family at this sad time…….have known Don since kindergarten and always had a good time when around him….I am sorry to see him go…….Rest in Peace Don!!!
Cheryl Warden
Stefani, Nathan and family
So sorry for the loss of your Grandpa, I know how much you adored him as I’m sure he adored you just as much. Cherish all those wonderful memories you have of him, use those memories to get you through these difficult times. Thinking of you and your entire family. xoxo
Cheryl