Peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family, Don passed away on September 25, 2019, at the age of 59. Loving husband of Lorraine (Vanden Elzen) Moir. Father of Andrew, Luke and Yael, and Emily. Son of Mary and the late Donald Moir. Brother and brother-in-law of Francie, Jacquie and Brian Smith, Marilyn, Walt and Eden, Michael, Kevin, and Tony Darmanin. He will be dearly missed by the Vanden Elzen family; John and Anne, Mary Ann and Robert, Patricia and Joe Stock, Diane and Ed Nugent, Margaret and Bernie Plagens, Joseph and Laurie, Therese and Steve Wright, and Catherine and Woody Van Arkel. Don leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Predeceased by his two sisters Marjorie Moir, and Rose Darmanin, and father and mother-in-law John and Catherine Vanden Elzen. Don grew up on a farm close to Ilderton and settled in nearby Lucan on a farm of his own. For the past 25 years Don lived with ALS. The support of nurses, PSWs, friends, neighbours, and the community of St. Patrick’s Parish allowed Don to live a full life, despite his illness. His unwavering commitment to his family and his faith has left behind a powerful impact on those around him.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Saturday from 7-9 PM and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Prayers will be held in the funeral home on Sunday at 1:45 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick Church, 32922 Richmond Street, Lucan, on Monday, September 30th at 11 AM, Father Ross Bartley presiding. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery.
Donations to London Area Right to Life Association or to Robarts Research Institute (ALS research) would be appreciated by the family.
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Mick Ebeling
The Not Impossible team sends our love and condolences to the Moir family. Don will always be one of the very first to inspire us to create technology for the sake of humanity.
We are glad to know that he passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Lorraine, we are endlessly in awe of your love, care, and advocacy and are so glad you reached out all those years ago to connect with us. Your and Don’s love clearly moved mountains and we are so proud of the film it inspired. You continue to inspire us to this day. ????
Much Love,
Mick & Team Not Impossible
Shannon O'Shea Ross
Dear Lorraine, Andrew, Luke, and Emily;
Sending you my love and prayers at this time. I will never forget being a little girl watching Don stir his coffee at the McIlhargey kitchen table talking all things farming. He was a community man through and through and touched so many of us.
Thank you for the many years of lessons and examples of love- you are all angels on earth.
My sincere condolences,
Shannon O’Shea Ross
Simon Vandenberg
Lorraine, Andrew, Luke, and Emily,
My sympathy goes out to you all during this time. Don lived nothing short of a full life, thanks to your unwavering support. What a strong family you are! I’m sure he is dancing as he watched over you!
-Simon Vandenberg
Mary
Lorraine and family,
May you hold your memories close.
Thinking of you all, with deepest sympathy.
Mary & Tyler O’Shea
Madeline and Bill Vandeweghe
Lorraine, Andrew, Luke, Emily, and all of Don’s family,
So sorry to hear of the death of your dear husband, father, son and brother. Don was a very special person, kind and gentle. May your wonderful memories of him give you strength, peace and comfort at this time of great sorrow and loss. May they fill your minds, warm your hearts, and help carry you through this difficult time. He is now in God’s loving care and looking down lovingly at all of you from Heaven. Hugs, and remembering you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Madeline Vandeweghe
Brenda
Lorraine and family,
My deepest sympathies to you. Your family is a true testament to what love is all about. May the support of that family and your friends comfort you at this sad time.
Brenda and Eric Bullock
Mike and Adria Bechard
Lorraine Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this challenging time of your lives.
Gene, Diane and Emma Kelly
We are so very sorry for the loss of dear Don. He will be greatly missed and we suffer in your grief with you. Love you all.
Pauline & Roy Phillips
Lorraine & family. Our condolences to you at this time. Don put up the good fight.
Pauline & Roy Phillips (Vanhie)
Gerda Van Den Hurk
Dear Lorraine and family
Sorry about your loss. I give you all to Jesus to hold you in the palm of his hand.
Love Tante Gerda and Ome Toon
Julie and Al
Lorraine, Andrew, Luke, and Emily,
Thinking of you. Our condolences and prayers to your family.
May his memories warm your hearts and your faith bring you at peace.
We will all miss seeing him at Church.
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Al and Julie Rollings and Family.
Dale Cook
Lorraine and family ;
My thoughts and condolence to you all on Don’s passing, his spirit and strenght will always be with you.
Christine Giesen
Having grown up in Lucan as a child, and lived there for 20 years and now reside in London, my family has known many residence of Lucan for a long time. Our condolences to you for the loss of your husband, father, son, nephew, cousin or friend. A life shortened in time, but time is not shortened in memory. God bless. Christine Giesen and family
Carla Revington
Dear Lorraine and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. Sometimes when attending masses at St. Patrick’s, I would see you and Don sitting across from me and be inspired by your devotion to each other. May the memories of your times together as a family bring you solace at the time of sadness and may God grant Don eternal rest and let perpetual light shine upon him. May Jesus bless and console all of you in your sorrow.
Carla Revington
Bob & Cathy Moore
Lorraine & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Joy and Scott Beattie
Lorraine and family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Don. You have an amazing family, which that, and your deep faith have kept you strong through your journey.
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Scott and Joy Beattie and family
George Marr
Lorraine and family
Our deepest condolences on Don’s passing. Our prayers are offered up for all of you at this time
George and Carin Marr
Scott and Michelle Rummell
Lorraine, Andrew, Luke, and Emily;
We were so sorry to hear about Don’s passing. He was a very special man with a truly inspiring family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Scott, Michelle, Kelsey, and Taylor
Sharon Abel
Lorraine, Andrew, Luke and Emily:
Rick and I send our sympathy and caring for your loss of your dear husband and dad. Don’s and your courage, faith and devotion have been and will continue to be an inspiration to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the Moir family ❤️
Sharon
Doug and Ruth Loveday
Dear Lorraine and family
Though we do not know you personally, we have known of you and seen you and prayed for you over the years. Your life together of love for each other, and love and faith in Jesus Christ, has been an inspiring example to us all. Thank you for your steady , faithful, beautiful and inspiring life together. Your lovely influence on others is a great blessing to this community.
May you be full of the comfort of the LORD. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and offered up to God.
Doug and Ruth Loveday
Jo Anne Clarke
Lorraine and Family:
Thinking of you at this difficult time . Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Martin & Jo Anne Clarke
Dale and Hellen Bulanda
Lorraine and Family;
May your strong faith see you through this difficult time. May you take great comfort in your memories, and may you never forget that God holds all of you in the palm of his hand.
Kathy Nelham
Dear Lorraine and family
It was a privilege to know and care for Don. May the Lord comfort and sustain you. With sympathy and love,
Kathy
Bonnie Pember
Dear Lorraine and family,
You are all in my prayers during this time of sorrow. May the Holy Family surround you with their loving presence. Please accept my deepest sympathy. It was a privilege to have you come to the Gala this year.
You are an example to others.
Blessings and peace,
Bonnie Pember
Office Coordinator
London Area Right to Life
Deb and Rob Andrews
Lorraine and family
Our sympathy is being sent to you and your family.
May god give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loved one Don, rest in peace.
Deb and Rob Andrews
Giovana Azer
Lorraine, Emily and family
All our heartfelt prayers are with all of you during this difficult and sad time, we are so sorry for your Lose.
We know there is no word holds enough power to ease your pains, but we Pray that our Lord may surround you all with his peace and courage, and give you comfort in Don’s special memory. May God rest his soul in peace.
“And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes” Rev.21-4
Giovana & Family
Anita Gubbels
Don was a true hero. He led a very courageous life. His example is inspiring for all of us. Best wishes and love to Lorraine, Andrew, Luke, Emily and the entire family.
Cheryl Durand
Very sorry. R.I.P. Don. Prayers for your family . Sincerely Cheryl Durand
Tammy Johnstone (Seys)
Lorraine and family, sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. From the stories I heard you all were inspiration to many. Love, light and peace
Joan and Dave Goddard
Lorraine and family
We were very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Cathy Johnson-Tang
Thinking of you at this most difficult time. I hold many special memories of all of you in my heart. Sending love and hugs to you
Teresa Burnett-Cole
Lorraine and family,
My condolences on Don’s passing. Go gently…our prayers go with you.
Murray and Edith Yeo
Lorraine and Family
Our heartfelt sympathies to you all at this very difficult time. You have been a true testament to all of us, teaching us true love, support and faith when we need to be there for each other. Bless you all.
Mark O'Brien
My condolences Lorraine at this very difficult time for you and your family. My thoughts are with you.
Anna Vandendries-Barr
My deepest sympathies to everyone in the Moir family. May God help you during this difficult time.
Mike Bosta
Our Sincere Condolences to Lorraine , Emily and Family members . Our Thoughts and prayers with you all , May He rest in Peace .
Carol and Fernando
Our most sincerest condolences to the Moir family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Carol and Fernando Hernandez
Julie & Eric Hundey
Dear Lorraine and family,
Although we don’t know you personally, we have been inspired by the love, devotion, and faith that your family displays when we see you in church. May Don be welcomed into the arms of the angels and rest in peace. You are in our prayers.
Julie & Eric Hundey and family
John Ziler
I wish to express my sincere condolences to the Moir Family on Mr.Moir’s passing.He was an inspiration of courage .
Joanne and Gord Hardy
Lorraine and family:
Sincere sympathy for Don’s passing. He was so fortunate to have such great caregivers but I know all of those around him felt fortunate to have his presence and mental strength. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, may he rest in peace.
John & Lisa Hedley
John and I are sad to hear of Don’s passing. Our condolences to you all. May all of the wonderful memories help you through these difficult times.
Mary Lynn Redmond
We will miss Don greatly as he was an inspiration on how to live a full life despite daily suffering. Memories of nights watching the Leafs vs. Habs in front of the fire with Lorraine “high-fiving” Don each time the Leafs scored will be cherished. Don was a prayer warrior and we are forever grateful for Don’s prayers for us when we went through our own struggles.
Mary Lynn & Steve Redmond
Alex and Donna Westman
Our sincere condolences to Lorraine and the Moir family . Yours is such an inspiring story of love and dedication.
Kristen Arkley (Hickson) and Sean Arkley
Expressing our heart felt condolences from our family.
Lori and John Zagar
We are saddened by the passing of such an amazing man. Lorraine, you were his guardian angel in the flesh, and now Don can be yours from above. Hugs to you and the family. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Charlotte and Bob Traher
Dear Lorraine and Family: words cannot express our sorrow at the loss of Don. We want you to know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. You are an inspiration for all who know you. Sincerely. Charlotte and Bob Traher
Cindy White
Lorraine , Andrew , Luke and Emily ,
My heart is breaking for all of you at this time. Don was a special man and you were lucky to have him and he was lucky to have all of you to help him for all these years. Andrew Luke and Emily , he watched the 3 of you grow up to be caring responsible adults. Lorraine , you were his angel here on earth. All of you will have your own special memories to keep in your hearts. He will be watching over all of you from Heaven. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.❤❤
Cindy White