Donald Hullah of Goderich, at the age of 75, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Beloved husband and best friend of Janet Hullah (nee Stewart); soul mates for 51 years. Loving father of Denata Stanbury (Darren) and Irene Bailey (Ryan). Dear grandfather of Gavin, Ella, Evan, and Lauren. Survived by his siblings Linda Dick (Robert), and Bill Hullah (Evelyn). Predeceased by his parents Brenda and Arthur Hullah. Donald will be remembered by his extended family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Donald graduated from Ryerson and was a long-time employee of the Huron County Health Unit. He will be fondly remembered for his mechanical talent repairing lawnmowers, snowblowers, and vacuums for others. He enjoyed travelling, joining friends for breakfast, chatting about cars, and especially attending musical gatherings.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Elaine Fraser, RN, for going above and beyond to be there for us. Thank you to all the wonderful Nurses and Personal Support Workers of the St. Elizabeth Nursing Agency who cared for him so compassionately. Thank you, Dr. Noel, for your support over the last few weeks. Thank you to everyone who visited or called Donald, it brightened his day, and especially when his buddies Ron, Paul, and Rob popped by to play music for him.
Friends are invited to join the family in a memorial service on Monday December 4, 2023, at 1 PM at McCallum & Palla Funeral Home. Cremation has taken place, and a private family interment will be held in the Spring at Colborne Cemetery. A Celebration of Donald’s Life will be held in the Spring, details to be announced. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital Foundation (ICU Department) or the St. Elizabeth Foundation for Palliative Care or the charity of your choice gratefully acknowledged.
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Beverley McLelland
Janet, my sincere condolences. Thinking of you and thankful you have good friends, family and the beautiful Lake close by. I know you both made and shared wonderful memories over the years, to treasure. Happy to have shared some good laughs and conversation with you both. A fond memory of sharing, Don and I staking up the multitude of tomato plants, they sure were happy and bursting with colour, almost ready to harvest. We share the small things. Am here to be a listening ear or to share a cup of tea. Be kind to yourself, Beverley McLelland
Shelagh Sully
Dear Jan. I will miss our chats over the garlic patch…something we were both keen on. I’m sure you have many happy memories to fill the gap. My sympathy to you and your family…Shelagh Sully
Dianne Leddy
Dear Janet and family
Sorry to hear of Don’s passing, the pain is now gone
Treasure the memories
RIP Don, you will be missed
Pam Bieman
Dear Jan,
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Cecelia Denomme
Dear Jan, Denata, Irene and family –
You are in my special thoughts – with sadness and sympathy.
Sincerely – Cecelia Denomme
Joyce and Peter Herring
Jan and family
We are so saddened to lose such a good friend. We treasure the memory of dinner here with Don this past fall. He was so bright and curious. His mind never stopped problem solving. He also never complained about his physical condition. He will be missed!
Love and hugs
Peter and Joyce
Bonnie Baynham
Please accept my most sincere condolences for this very sad loss. I worked with Don at the Health Unit for many years. I carry so many fun memories and stories he shared. He definitely was our best “Santa” at our Christmas lunches! A great friend and colleague. Loved and remembered by all of us. ❤️
Murray and Kathy Hunking
To The Hullah Family, We are so sorry for Your loss . You are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Murray and Kathy Hunking
Pam Scharfe
Dear Jan & family,
Dennis and I extend our deepest condolences on the passing of your dear Don. As a former Huron County Health Unit colleague we were so blessed to work with Don. He brought so much joy and fun to our office and social events. It was evident to all of us that his love for you Jan and his family were the centre of his world. He was an excellent teacher and mentor and was always ready to lend a hand if you needed something fixed. May your lifetime of wonderful memories be a blessing to you during this difficult time.
Debra & John Primeau
Dear Jan and family.
John and I are sending our deepest condolences. Hoop was an amazing person and will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Meris Harvey
Janet, Denata and family.
I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. May your many cherished memories bring you comfort in the weeks and months ahead. Don has earned his wings, and will fly with the angels, but will remain in your hearts forever.
Hugs to you all.
Carol Lahey
Dear Jan and family,
Sincere sympathy to all of you. You did all you could for Don and he was probably getting tired. We will miss his humour, playing cards and his help with our lawn mower. I’m laid up now with cellulitis…been 2 weeks. I was in hospital for a week, but improving. Anyways, our love to you guys. Take care. Carol and Lou
Paul and Sylvia Warr
We were saddened to hear of Don’s passing, please accept our sincere condolences for you loss.
Paul and Sylvia
Shirley Boyce
Dear Janet and family..Sending our heartfelt sympathy to all of you at this sad time. Don, of course, will be missed by his family and many friends. Hugs. Ken and Shirley Boyce
Gayle and Barron Purser
Dear Jan and family
We extend our sincere condolences in your loss of Don.
Gayle and Barron Purser
James Bissett
So sorry to hear of your family’s loss, condolences
Jim , Denise and Family