Don passed away peacefully at Sprucedale Care Centre, Strathroy on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the age of 93. Cherished husband of Elvy (Watson) for over 68 wonderful years. Proud dad of Wayne and Julie Urbshott. Adored grandpa of Kyle (Tasha), Jack, and Owen and great-grandpa of Aria. Dear brother-in-law of Jane Urbshott, and Isabel and Elmore Hill. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his siblings Keith, Dorothy, Bev, and Doug.
Don had a passion for hockey and coached many teams with the Lucan Ilderton Jets senior hockey team. He worked in insurance for over 54 years, retiring at the age of 89. Together he and Elvy enjoyed spending time at their cottage in Grand Bend.
A private family memorial service will be held at St. George’s Anglican Church. Cremation with interment St. George’s Anglican Cemetery.
A come and go celebration of Don’s life will be held at the Ilderton Community Centre, 13168 Ilderton Road, ILDERTON on Wednesday, November 13th from 2 – 4 PM.
Donations to Sprucedale Family Council would be appreciated by the family.
A special thanks to the staff at Sprucedale Care Centre for their care and compassion to Don and his family.
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Don Buddo
My Condolence to the family I know my sister and Keith always enjoyed their time they spent with Don & Elvy at their Hockey diners
Erryn Shephard
Our deepest sympathies to you Elvie on the passing of your husband.
We are thinking of you.
Douglas and Barbara Shephard
Bob and Lorette Mawson
Sending our condolences to all at this sad time.
Roy and Lois Merkley
Elvy and family
Sorry to hear of Don’s passing. We have many fond memories of times with Don and Elvy in our Grand Bend days.
Lois and Roy Merkley
Deb & Rob Andrews
Elvy, Wayne, Julie and boys
Sending our condolences to all in the loss of your loved one Don.
I’m sure you’re thankful for the 93 years you had him with you, and that the memories created will be in your hearts and mind forever. Don was well known in the community as a business man and a sports enthusiast and will be remembered for all he gave of himself in those ways.
RIP Don.
Joan Heywood
Elvy and family:
My sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. Don was always a pleasure to serve at Ironwood Golf Course. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone . Cherish all the wonderful memories. Sincerely Joan
Verda Keays
My condolences to the Urbshott family, so sorry to read of Don’s passing. Cherish the memories and hold them close to your heart.
Bernadette and Art Mercer
Our sincere condolences to you and your family, Elvy. May all your wonderful memories bring comfort to you. Our thoughts are with you.
Joyce Parker
My condolences to you and Wayne and family. Sorry I was unable to attend your gathering to celebrate Don’s life but have been thinking of you and remembering many wonderful times with you both. Hugs and please call me anytime to share fond memories. Joyce Parker
Jaela Jenken
Dear Elvy & family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you.
Jaela (Earthen Elegance Floral- Lucan)
John & Sandy Dixon
Elvy, thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Our sincere condolences.
Joyce Hodgins
My Condolence to you Elvy and your family,always enjoyed my talk’s with Don and when you were with him.You will ,have great memories to help at this difficult time. Hugs.
Peter Warner
Dear Elvy ,
Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time and sending heartfelt condolences.
Sincerely, Peter.
Laurie-Beth Russell
Elvy, Wayne and Family;
Elvy- “I’m deeply sorry for the loss of your beloved Don. You complemented each other like no other couple I know. May your precious memories bring you comfort.”
Wayne- “Your dad touched many people’s lives—mine included. I’m grateful I got the chance to know him.”
I am sending my heartfelt condolences to you all during this very difficult time.
Love
Laurie-Beth
Lynda Hillman-Rapley
Elvy, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. You were blessed with incredible memories and I hope those are a comfort at this difficult time.
Larry & Joanne Glavin
Wayne, Julie & Family
Sorry to hear of your Dad & Grandpa passing. He had a great life & was hands on with so many in the community. Will be remembered & missed.
Thoughts & prayers
John & Colleen Zrini
Condolences and sympathies extended to Elvy , Wayne and family. Many great family times spent in the company of the Urbshott’s and Bannon’s in Grand Bend, especially the storm stays .
Don was a true gentlemen and a good friend who only became crusty when the Leafs were on TV.
God Bless .
Chelsey Passmore
Elvy, Wayne & Julie and family,
Sending condolences on the passing of your beloved husband, father, grandpa and great-grandpa. Thinking of you.
Chelsey (Manning) Passmore
Brenda and Gord Moon
So very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He will be remembered as our long time insurance broker. Fondly remembered as the very kind gentleman he was. Our thoughts are with you.
Al Hutcheson
Elvy, Wayne, Julie & Family.
My sincere condolences on Red’s passing. He was an honorable business man and more important , a real gentleman and friend.
It has been a real honor to have known Don and the entire Urbshott family over the years.
He will be missed.
Brad & Ruth England
Wayne & Family – Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Cherish your memories and hold them dear to your hearts.
Cathy and Paul Mussio
Elvy, Wayne and Julie,
We are truly heartbroken at the loss of a great man. We are grateful to have so many wonderful memories together. We know he is in a better place and we will cherish the memories we have. Rest in peace Don and our condolences to you, the family. ❤️
Bob and Nancy Rushton
Elvy, Wayne and Julie and family,
Our sincere condolences on your loss.
Don was a great guy who will be missed by many.
James, Cheri, Kaden, Justin and Addison Armitage
Urbsott family, we are sorry for your loss. Our condolences to you during this difficult time.
clair sceli
I have many good memories of my meetings with Don. Best wishes to the family
May Don RIP
Clair Sceli
Bob and Bonnie Mulholland
Sorry to hear about Don
Bob & Bonnie Mulholland
Stella & Terry Chattington
Dear Elvy & Family,
We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Don. He was a wonderful family man and a good friend to Terry & I.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Stella & Terry
Terry & Stella Chattington
Elvy, Wayne & Family,
We are saddened to hear of Don’s passing.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Terry & Stella Chattington
Jen
Elvy, Wayne, Julie, cousin Jennie and families, I am so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. I fondly remember the years working with your brokerage as an underwriter. Don was well respected and a genuine great person. Sending my sincere condolences to you all.
Jen Brooks aka ‘JB’
Martin/Jo Anne Clarke
Elvy ,Wayne &Family:
Sending our sincere condolences to you on your loss of Don.
Remembering many chats at our store over the years !
Martin & Jo Anne Clarke
Pat Riness
I am so very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. We worked together for many many years. My sincere condolences to the family. He was a great guy.
Derrick Coyle
Fond memories of Mr Don Urbshott, a legend in insurance circles, hockey arenas and golf courses. A shrewd insurance man who mastered the art of softening up his underwriters with a dose of pleasant banter on route to getting the best deals for his clients. Will forever hold great memories of annual golf outings and Xmas lunches with the dynamic duo of Don and Doug. Rest well, my friend.
Ann Charlton
Elvy, Wayne and family
Sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you all during this very difficult time.
Ann, Scott & Cori Charlton
Leroy and Nancy Maguire
To the Urbshott family
Our condolences deepest condolences on the passing of Don. We have known him for a long time. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Leroy and Nancy Maguire
Jim and Helen Hearn
Elvy, Wayne and family,
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of Don. Jim has so many fond sports memories dating all the way back to the Combine days. He always enjoyed talking sports with Don. He may be gone, but he certainly won’t be forgotten. Rest in peace, Don.
Jim and Helen
Ann Baynham
Sad to see this Elvy, Wayne, Julie and family. So many great memories as I remember his teasing, laughter and smile. He will now join some hockey buddies and continue to tell stories. Hugs
Dorothy Revington
Elvy, my memories of Don go back many years to Medway days. I remember his being in the scarlet and white uniforms of hockey and football teams in those early Medway days.
He put his experiences to good use in his lifelong love of sports.
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing.
Doris Loft
My sincere sympathy to Elvy, Wayne & Julie and family. Don and Clarke were life long friends and the 4 of us had many good times together.
Cherish the memories.
Doris
Dennis and Barbara Courtis
Dear Elvy, Wayne,Julie and kids. So sorry for your loss. What a great man Don was.
Jason Van Hasrlem
To the Urbshott family,
Accept our condolences on Don’s passing. Cherish the memories.
Jason and Collette Van Haarlem
Bob and Theresa Parsons
Wayne, Julie and family,
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your Dad and Grandpa.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Mary M cGrath
Thinking of you at this sad time. So sorry for your loss.
Linda Fox
Dear Elvy,
Please accept my Deepest Sympathy in the loss of Don.
Treasure your many memories and hold them close to your heart where he will always remain and remember that LOVE never dies.
Sincerely,
Linda Fox
Russ Kennedy
Elvy, Wayne and family. Sorry to hear of Don’s passing. I have known Don since I was 16 through insurance and the Jets. He was gentleman and a Friend
Judy Bond
Elvy, Wayne, Julie & boys – I am so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Judy Bond
Amy Loveless
My deepest condolences to Elvy, Wayne and all friends and family. Don was a cherished friend to my mom, my dad and my step-mom for many many years, and for my entire life. Don was a kind and gentle man, and I loved his smile. As a child, running around the arena while my dad played hockey, I remember Don always being there! He was dedicated to hockey, his passion. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Don will be dearly missed.
Kathy Harvey
Elvy, Wayne,Julie and Family
Sorry to hear of Don’s passing. We will always remember Don as a very kind man who asked of nothing in return.
Brent and Kathy Harvey
Pete and Casey Loveless
To Elvy, Wayne and all the family….sincere condolences . Don was a very devoted man to his wife, family, friends, business and sport, all from which I will cherish the memories.
Pete and Casey Loveless
gord young
Sorry to hear about Reds demise. We crossed paths many times, I’m sure
you are in a good place, please say hi to Lofty .
Gord & Jean Young
Brian Haskett
Elvy, Wayne and family. So sorry for your loss. We are in Florida and will miss the celebration but are thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brian and Sharon Haskett
Pam Tunks
Elvy, Wayne, Julie and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He was so well known in the community and will be missed. My thoughts are with you. Pam
Rick/Brenda Graham
Elvy ,Wayne ,Julie and Family
Sending our Condolence to the family ,Don/Elvy has always been a great friend ,from insurance to the lions club . And general outings together and visits. Don was a special man to me. We will treasure these memories. I will miss him, but now at peace and no suffering.. May you R.I.P Don .
Joyce Sovereign
Dear Elvy,Wayne and family
I send you all my deepest sympathy on Dons death.
He and Wayne ,have been our insurance people ,for a very long time .
Such a nice guy ,a wonderful long life .
Thinking of you all at this sad time .
Catharine McKenna
Elvy and family and the Urbshott family, Sorry to read of Don’s death, I remember both family’s while growing up in Ilderton. My condolences at this sad time of loss. Catharine{Needham} McKenna.
Helga Howald
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time, my condolences.
Bill and Paulette Loyens
Dear Elvy, Wayne, Julie and Family,
We are very sorry about your loss.
Please accept our sincere and deepest condolences.
We are keeping all of you in our prayers during this difficult time.
We will be back to Canada on December the 8 th and we will be in touch for sharing all the wonderful memories, Don and I built during so many years.
We will missed you Don!
Love to all,
Bill and Paulette
Murray Morrison
Elvy, Wayne & Julie
Sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Don was an insurance broker who valued his clients first. Also lots of good memories of Don at the hockey rink and golf course. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Murray & Peggy
Alex Westman
My sincere condolences to Don’s family .
Maxie Douglas
Sorry to hear of Don’s passing. May your memories comfort you. RIP Don.
John & Mary Walls
Elvy, Wayne, Julie and family,
Thinking of you at this sad time. Don always took time for a good conversation. There will be many great stories to share.
Dan Dobinson
Wayne, Elvy and family. Sorry to hear of Don’s passing He was a good friend of our family. It was always good to talk to Don at Lion’s meetings. Dan and Ruth Dobinson
Duane & Ellen Swinkels
Elvy, Wayne, Julie and family,
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Thinking of you all.
Doug and Jenny Haskett
Elvy , Wayne and family. Very sorry to hear of the passing of Don. Our sincere condolences.
Sharon Soldan
Elvy
My sincere sympathy is extended to you and your family at this difficult time.
Bryan and Liz Graham
Elvy, Wayne and family.
Bryan and I are sorry to learn of Don’s passing. May all your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time.
Bryan and Liz Graham
paula robson
Elvy, Wayne, Julie , Jack and Owen,
We are sorry to hear of Don’s passing.
May all the stories and memories bring you comfort
Paula, Mark, Mary and Luke Robson
Lindsey Sinclair (DeBlock)
My sincere condolences to everyone. He was truly one of the best!
Cliff & Ruth Dickie
Our sincere condolences to you Elvy, Wayne and Julie and family on the passing of Don. Many thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Mark Storey
Elvy, Wayne, Julie and family so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Our families shared a lot of good times together. He will be greatly missed.
Glenn & Sharleen Phillips
Elvy Wayne & Families
Sorry to of Don’s passing but he lived a full life. You have a lot of hockey and Family memories to help through this difficult time
Linda Loyens
So sorry to hear about Don. You have lost a good father and husband. My thoughts are with all of you at this time
Janice Williams
Elvy:
I’m so sorry to read of Donald’s passing. Thinking of you and sending hugs.
Janice xo
(Grand Bend Sobeys)
Marlene Maguire
Don will be fondly remembered as a proud advocate of everything Ilderton- businessman, hockey player & coach, Lions etc.
My Mom & Dad have many memories of great times together with Don & Elvy.
Our condolences to Elvy, Wayne & the whole family.
💔Jim ( & Marlene) Maguire
Steve and Kim Bowman
Dear Elvy , Wayne and family
Our deepest condolences on the loss of Don.
Paul Revington
Elvy, Wayne & Julie and family. I am very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He had a presence on the ice when he was playing hockey and was always respected in the community. My deepest condolences go out to the family.
Jane galloway
Elvy, Wayne, Julie and the urbshott family, so sorry for your loss. He had a wonderful life and was a great man. You will miss him very much. Lots of love the galloway family.
Jodi regier
Wayne, Julie, Elvy,
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
Pat and Jodi Regier
Kathy McNaughton
Dear Elvy, Wayne and family,
Please accept my sympathy during this sad time. I have so many wonderful memories of spending time at the cottage in Grand Bend. Don always had at least one witty comment to share and wonderful stories to tell. He will be missed by so many.
All my love,
Kathy
Keith Routliffe
Wayne & Family,
My sincerest condolences for the loss of your dad, and grandfather. Don was a very passionate insurance individual who cared for his community, and I thoroughly enjoyed dealing with him for many years.
He will certainly be missed.
Keith
Donna
To the entire Urbshott Families. Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Deborah Hunter
Rich and I offer our deepest condolences on the passing of Don.
Fran & Brian Urbshott
Dear Aunt Elvy, Wayne, Julie and family.
We are sorry to hear of Uncle Don’s passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Love,
Brian, Fran, John-Guy, Alisa, Ben, Brodie & Madison.
Barb and Mike Soldan
What a wonderful man Don was. Barb and I enjoyed Don and Elvy’s hospitality during our courting years as Barb lived with the Urbshotts. I saw the Lucan Ilderton Jets playing the Durham Huskies in a day when senior hockey was a rough and tough match up. Don could dish it out as much as he could take it. He was endeared by hockey fans in the Lucan area. But most of all he was a kind and compassionate person who treated all his clients that way. His insurance business flourished and even though he retired , he still went into the office to work. We will miss him dearly. Wayne and family and Elvy we send our heart felt condolences . We have great memories of Don. Don’s final days were a struggle and he is at peace now. God bless you all for your love and support for the Urbshotts
Bob and Nancy Manning
Elvy, Wayne ,Julie and Family: Sorry to hear of Don’s passing. May you find peace and joy with all the memories you have. RIP Don.
Shirley
Elvy, Wayne and Families
Sorry to hear of Don’s passing. May you be comforted by all of your treasured memories at this difficult time.
Sincere condolences
The family of Art & Freida Stewart