It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald B. Sowerby of Colborne Township on Wednesday November 4, 2026 at Alexandra Marine & General Hospital. He was in his 94th year and passed one day after his younger sister Noella. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 70 years Dawn Sowerby (nee Snyder). Proud father of Betty Teichert (Perry), Brian Sowerby (Kathy), Larry Sowerby, Terry Sowerby (Jo-Anne), Brenda Orr (Paul), Sharon Ferrier (Ron), and Connie Sowerby. He will be missed by his 16 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and his nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his Sister- In- Law Pat Sowerby, and Brother-In-Law Tom Triebner. Donald is predeceased by his parents Ben & Florence Sowerby; his siblings Elmer Sowerby, Noella Triebner, Doug and Donna Sowerby, Pauline and Bill Maidment, Leroy Sowerby, and Son-In-Law Larry Crawford.
Donald had a life long love of Percheron horses, along with a passion for farming, hunting and wood working.
He was a proud husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be greatly missed by many people that he encountered throughout his life.
A Graveside service will take place on Friday November 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Colborne Cemetery. A Celebration of Donald’s Life will follow at the Goderich Legion from 3:00- 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Donald’s memory may be made to the AMGH Foundation- Magnetic Moments Campaign.
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Kelly Mallough
My condolences to the dawn and the sowerby family. All the best. Kelly mallough
Connie Harrison
To the Sowerby Family:
Arnold and Donna Young and Don and Dawn were good friends for many years. Where there was a fall fair, you would usually find them all there enjoying their love of horses, and social times.
We remember Don as a “hero” and a person to be proud of.
From the Young Family to the Sowerby Family we send you all our condolences.
Janet, Larry, Connie and Cathy.
Joyce Black
Dawn and family. Thinking of you and your family in the passing of Donald. He will be missed by his family and friends. Sending sincere condolences at this difficult time.
Debbie and Marlowe Austin
Thinking of you all in the hard days ahead. Please accept our sincere condolences
Beth Hazlitt
My sincere sympathy to all of the Sowerby family. Don will certainly be missed.
Nancy White
My condolences to all of the Sowerby family!!! Cherish your memories!!!
Mary & John Elder
Larry & family; So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. May all the great memories help you through the difficult days ahead.
Michele Gilmar
Connie, Dawn and the rest of the Sowerby family, please know we are all thinking about you during this sad time, keep the memories close and he will forever live in your hearts. I always enjoyed visiting with your dad Connie when I came up for a visit, I always enjoyed seeing his woodworking crafts.
Love to all
Michele, Glenn Gilmar and family.
Dale MacCrostie
To all the Sowerby family. Please accept our deepest condolences. Don was a great guy. I remember working for him in 1972 haying season. He will surely be missed.
Don and Ronda BOGIE
Dawn and The Sowerby Family, please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Don. He was a wonderful and pleasant man and will be greatly missed.
Glen and Donna Greb
Glen and I want to express our sincere condolences to you Dawn and your beloved family. You were both our cherished friends.
Dr.Reverend Kurtis Finkbeiner
Dawn I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Don. I’m thinking of you and your family at sad times.
Shirley Andrews
Sorry for your loss Sharon and all…thinking of you
Barb Martin
My condolences to Dawn and family. I am thinking of you at this sad time. You will have lots of beautiful memories.He was a wonderful man.