Don Webster age 89 of London, formerly of Exeter, beloved husband of Donna (Stone) Webster for 63 years, died peacefully at Henley Place Long Term Care Home London on Monday, March 8, 2021. Loving father of David (Maria) Webster, Deborah Fuller, and Dennis Webster all of London. Adored grandfather of Sarah Fuller of Barrie and Matthew Fuller of London, England; Cody, Michael and Aiden Webster all of London Ontario. He will be missed by his sisters-in-law Marlene Burke and Sharon Buckingham, and his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Bill and Georgina Webster, and his sister Velma Harvey.
Don proudly worked at Bell Telephone for 8 years before transitioning into teaching. He taught at various schools, including being the Commercial Department Director at South Huron District High School from 1967-1988. He was a prominent member of the Masonic Order for more than 60 years. He was a Past Master of Lebanon Forest Lodge No. 133 Exeter, Past District Deputy Grand Master (DDGM) of South Huron District, a member of the Scottish Rite, a 33rd Degree Mason, and a Mocha Shriner. He was a dedicated member of Mocha Concert Band, Trumpet Band and Road Runners. He was also a member of the Shriners Hospital for Children Board of Directors in Erie PA, where he proudly achieved emeritus status. Don was also a member of the Exeter Community Band, the Dashwood-Seaforth Band, and many other organizations.
Cremation with a family graveside service at the Exeter Cemetery will be held at a later date. If desired, donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Shriners Hospitals for Children would be appreciated by the family.
The Webster family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to everyone at the Springbank Unit, Henley Place for their compassionate care.
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Margaret P, Cowan
Dear Donna and Family
I am so sorry to hear of Don’s death.
I did not know until now that he had died.
I remember him with fondness when he would volunteer with you at the London Scottish Rite learning Centre.
He always had a good sense of humor and had such a sweet way about him.
Belated condolences Donna.
Margaret Cowan
Don and Penny Harvey
Donna and Family
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He was a person I looked up to with the upmost respect .
Our most sincere condolences to Donna, David and Maria , Deborah, Dennis, grand children
and family.
Don and Penny Harvey
Rick & Beth McGee
Donna and family
Our deepest sympathies to you in the loss of your husband and grandfather.
Cherish the happy memories you hold in your heart. They will bring comfort to all as
you realize this is how he lived.
May you hold and support each other.
Thinking of you and all the times we shared over the years.
Beth
Bill Dougherty
Don and I first met in high school and later at the Legion. He was always available with his trumpet when called upon. Condolences to Donna and family
George and Sue Wilson
Donna and family, we are saddened on your loss of a dear husband, father and grandfather. Don was a friendly man. He enjoyed his teaching years. Cherish your precious memories. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue (Insley) Wilson
John Wise
Donna, Dave and families.
I was saddened to read of Don’s passing. I remember many times playing with Don in
bands over the years and even going back the the years in Clinton, singing with him in the Presbyterian Church Choir.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
John Wise
Sheila B
Soryy for your loss. Thoughts & prayers to the families.
Hugs
Sheila Bender
Sandra Newton
Donna and Family,
I was sadden to hear of Don’s passing. I remember you and Don fondly from the parties we enjoyed with many of the staff at South Huron District High School. I wish to extend my sincerest condolences.
Shirley Clark
Donna
My thoughts are with you and the family at this time. Doug thought so much of Don, and enjoyed the relationship we developed trough th”81″ders.”Covid has turned our lives upside down, and was so difficult for residents and family in long-term-care homes has been difficult. You have so faithfully shouldered through it. Don had a great and positive influence on many people whose life he touched. The remembrances are so touching from students he taught. Memories are God’s great gift to us, and you are blessed to have so many good ones You are in my prayers. Sincerely,
Shirley Clark
Lisa Hendrick Steffler
I just want to add on a second note after browsing through the photos how touched I was seeing the lovely group pic of your Don and his friends.. with my Dad and Carl..❤️
Lisa Hendrick Steffler
Donna and family
Sorry to read the news of Don’s passing
Thinking of you during your tough time
Donna; I miss not seeing you at Foodland and I always think of you extra every Christmas as I hang my Christmas wreath upon my door !!
Jeff & Lynne Brown
To Donna and family we offer our sincere condolences on the loss of your husband Don. He was my mentor and predecessor on the Erie Hospital Board and was a wonderful individual with a great sense of humour. We will miss his cheerful smile at lunchtime at the Shrine. We are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Flo and Jack Underwood
Dear Donna and family. Thinking of you at this sad time. Sorry to hear about Don’s passing.
Memories are the greatest. Cherish them.
So glad to have had our great conversation recently.
God Bless. Flo, Jack and family.
Carol Coleman
Dear Mrs Donna Webster & Family,
I wanted to extend heartfelt condolences at this sorrowful time in your lives. As Jim Chapman said, it’s not easy to lose a husband, father, grandfather, uncle or brother. I first met you “Mrs Webster” in shorthand & typing class while attending South Huron District High School 1974-1978. Plus you invited me back to speak to your business class my 2 year post secondary graduation! You believed in me and I am forever grateful. I recall you & your husband always setting the bar just “high enough” and think of you often. Sending cyber hugs for now.
Carol (Ross) Coleman
George, Kim and Jasmine (Nathan), Jaeleah nd Kristen
Donna and Family,
Our sympathies to you and your family with Don’s passing.
Special hugs for Michael and Aiden.
We’re thinking of, and praying for you.
The Goors
Tony Ambrogio
My condolences to Donna, David and Maria, Deborah, Dennis and their families. It is our hope that your wonderful memories will bring you comfort during this difficult time. Thinking of you all at this time. The impact of Don’s service to his community helps keeps his legacy alive.
Maria Ambrogio and Family (Tony, Franco and Carmela and Mike)
Marlene Burke.
Dear Donna, David, Debbie,Dennis
Wow, time goes so fast. Our many family gatherings will not be the same without you.
I know you will get all those musical instruments out in heaven and entertainment All.
Thanks for all the volunteer work you have done to make this a better World. Rest In Peace and know you are missed.
Your sister-in-law, Marlene
Elaine weber
Dear Don. I will miss our chats and especially your humour.
Yvonne Elliott
To Donna & your Family
My sincere condolences at the loss of “Mr. Webster”. I had both of you as teachers at South Huron and respected both of you and your expertise in the Business & Commerce course I took there. My friendship continued when I worked in Exeter after graduation. My parents were neighbours of yours when they moved into town so I was able to keep in touch of you even then. What a lovely couple. Don will be missed by all who knew him.
Thinking of you at this time.
Sincerely, Yvonne (Jaques) Elliott
Don and Penny Harvey
Our most sincere condolences to Donna, David and Maria, Deborah, Dennis and their families. Don will be greatly missed , Love Don & Penny
Gordon Walker
Very sorry to hear of loss. Be strong Dave.
Jim Chapman
Donna,
David, Deborah, Dennis and families.
Loss of a husband, father, grandfather is never easy but
after the present sadness there will be much time for happier memories
to come to the front – mourn but keep positive
I first met Don at “the Canners” where we were summer workers – good times!
Muriel and George Ireland
Don will be very missed by those at St. Lawrence. His kindness, quick wit, and sense of humour uplifted many. Your family most definitely has our prayers.
Paul & JoAnn Kristoferson
We send our deepest sympathies to Donna and the whole Webster family. We remember many happy times with the Exeter gang. We hope that happy memories will help to soften the blow of Don’s passing. Sincerely Paul & Jo.
Doug Stanlake
Donna and family,
We were saddened to read of Don’s death. Our condolences to you and the family in your loss. You were both great helpers for my mom in so many ways. It seemed every conversation we had with mom at the Villa, the Webster name came up in the chat. Don certainly graciously gave his time to serve others.
Doug and Pat Stanlake
Keith Crawford
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He was a true gentleman and I enjoyed having Don as my Department Head during my years teaching at South Huron. Deepest condolences.
Keith and Halina Crawford
Dave and Jane Beaver
Donna, we are sending our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Doug Sitter
Most of my memories of Don are from more then a decade ago. I remember playing music with him as part of the Dashwood-Seafoth Band and being welcomed into the Webster home many times where I enjoyed Don’s collection of puzzles as well as great food, conversation and music.
We look forward to being able to connect with you all in the near future to celebrate Don’s life.
Love,
Doug, Elaine, Isla and William Sitter
Lucy N. Hesse
Dear Donna and family, I was so saddened to hear of the death of Don. I remember his and your help when Don and Bob were on the Board of Directors for the Erie Shrine Hospital. It seems so long ago. I hope you are feeling better. May God hold you and yours in the Palm of His hand and comfort you at this difficult time. Sending hugs and prayers your way, Lucy Hesse
Bill&Heather Montgomery
Donna and Family
Our deepest condolence for your loss Donna. Our thoughts are with you at this very challenging time of loss and change . Sincerely Bill & Heather Montgomery
Paul Bryant
Donna and Family
So sorry to learn of Don’s passing.
I always appreciated your hospitality follow the Santa Claus parade in Exeter.
It was a pleasure to get to know him as a fellow Road Runner.
Paul
Jim And Lori Craig
So sorry to hear of Dons passing my dad Bill Craig spoke highly of him . I also got to know Don through the craft and seen him at many parades.
Jim Craig
Pauline Hogan
Dear Donna and family,
We’re so sorry to hear about Don’s passing. Another high school teacher colleague has left us.
Joe and Pauline Hogan
Bernice Thompson
Donna and Family;
Sincere sympathy in the loss of Don.Many memories of times spent at Caven Church with you all.
jack kraft
I remember my SHDHS days having you Donna and Don teaching me things that at the time I maybe though where none accentual but I am so thankful both of your teachings that I became a very successful business person. I remember so many times growing my businesses that I would think to my self Don Webster taught me that.
all the best to you Donna and family.
Michael Stilwell
Donna and family,
It sucks Don is gone. I will always recall his kind, friendly and gentle nature and cherish the memory in my heart.
Hugs
Anna Marie Cook
Donna and family,
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Casey and Anna Marie Cook
Stephen Hearn
Donna and Family,
On behalf of the Hearn family, our condolences on the passing of Don. On a personal note, it was a pleasure to know Don and work closely with him in a Scottish Rite degree for a number of years. He was a true gentleman.
Sincerely, Steve Hearn
Mary Waters
Thinking of you all, Donna and family.
Cliff and Mary Waters and family
Chuck and Barb Dalrymple
Donna and Dennis and family. We were so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. I had Don as a teacher at Clinton High School- a great teacher. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Barb and Chuck Dalrymple
Faye Pletsch
Donna ,
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Faye
Scott Boyle
Donna:
You have my sincere condolences in the passing of Don. You both were such good friends to my Mom and Dad for many years with the Eastern Star and the Masonic Lodge.
Scott Boyle
New Brunswick.
Stephen Mac Neil
Rest in peace brother Don . Stephen G Mac Neil Sr PDDGM Sarnia District
Dave MacLeod
Dear Donna and family
We are so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He was a fine man, and we were privileged to know him. May happy memories, and the love of family and friends help support you during this difficult time
Cheryl and Dave MacLeod
Ken Moor
So sorry to hear this sad news. Sending our sympathy and hugs to Donna and family. From Ken Moor and family.
Linda Traquair HPQG
Dear Donna,
Sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your husband.
Wayne Elgie
Sincere condolences to Donna and family in the loss of a true gentleman. Don was a loyal supporter of the ’81ers (1981 DDGMs) and with Donna attended our Annual Reunions. Rest in peace Don, so mote it be.
Wayne Elgie on behalf of the ’81ders
Elaine Ford
Dear Donna , Dennis and families. So sorry to hear of Dons passing. His always exceptional work in everything he touched will forever be his memory. Our Star and the Masonic lodge will forever be grateful for his work. The exceptional business work ethic instilled in our children will always be remembered in their continue forward to serve their communities. RIP. 🌟
Verne Johnson
Donna and Family. Don has been such a good friend ever since we first met in 1953. He was senior to me when we worked together at Bell.He taught me a lot about the job and about life. I remember him saying “ I’ve taught you every thing I know and you still don’t know anything “.
My Dad passed when I was quite young and Don was a great support for me. He was a good example of what a Mason should be.
It was sad to see how he had failed when I last visited him.
He will be missed by the many he has touched in his life.
Joan francis
Donna and family
My deepest sympathy to you and your family
My thoughts are with you at this sad time
Joan Francis
Lois Ottewell
Donna and family,
I am sending warm thoughts and love to all of you ; Don will be greatly missed. Our friendship has been long and fulfilling! May memories sustain you —- to remember is to heal. God bless you all!
Lois Ottewell, Goderich.
Gord and Ruth Baxter
Dear. Donna and Family
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He will be missed by many of his Shriners friends.
Our sincerest sympathies to you and your family.
Gord and Ruth Baxter
Doug and Judy Dalrymple
Donna and family
We are so sorry to hear of Don’s passing.
I often think of you and remember our friendship.
Please know we are thinking of you and your family at this time and our prayers go out to you to get through this difficult time.
Doug and Judy
Jim & Mary Dougall
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. We have good memories of the trip to Scotland for the Sitter wedding and all the travelling and laughs that we shared before we came home. Lots of good times shared with you and Don.
Jim and Mary
Donna Perry
Donna and family
I was so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. I have a lot of fond memories of him from church for sure. I was glad to have had a nice phone visit with Donna a few weeks ago.
Thinking of you all at this extremely hard time. You are in my prayers.
Blessings and Hugs Donna
Jim and Maureen Craig
Dear Donna , sorry to hear Don has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Maureen and Jim .
Verla Russell
Donna and Family:
Our sincere heartfelt sympathy goes out to you on the death of Don.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you, at this sad time.
Mary Webster
To my family you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. He always had some amazing story’s to tell. He was never afraid to speak his mind. And he is missed.
Love Mary Webster
Don & Edith Lewis Jim , Larry & Lynne family
Donna and family
Our condolence to you and your family Donna.
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time.
Beverley Hardie
Donna and family
My sincere condolences in the passing of Donald. I was here in Exeter just briefly when you relocated to London but he was always so friendly both at the church and when meeting on the street. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Cy & Eleanor Blommaert
Donna and family
We are so sorry to hear of Don’s passing.
Great neighbours for many years.
Please know we are thinking of you at this time.
Cy & Eleanor
Gary and Judy Kyle
Donna and family. Sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He will be playing his bugle for the Angels..
RON AND GLENDA
Donna and Family
Our sincere condolences, I had Don and You as great teachers at South Huron District High School, Rest In Peace Don
Glenda (Fisher) and Ron Lindenfield
Darren and Denise Boyle
So very sorry for the loss. Don was a phenomenal man and a really great teacher. Our warmest condolences to the entire family.
Aries (Harry ) Bergsma
Donna and families
Our condolences are with all of you, my memory of Don is singing with me happy birthday to Donna at church a number of years ago he loved to sing.
You will be missed Don
Love Sue and Harry
Peggy Wilkinson
Donna & Family:
We are so very sorry to read of Don’s passing he was a great teacher and Mentor…. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time…
Peggy & Joanne Wilkinson
Irvine R Armstrong
Donna.I was surprised to read of Don ‘s death. He was a great asset to Exeter and district and especially SHDHS.. I have fond memories of our camping trip to the East coast. Donna my heart goes out to you and your family. All the best. Irv.
Anne Gallant
Donna, Dave, Deborah and Dennis
Our deepest condolences for your loss, may your fond memories carry through the days ahead.
Anne Gallant & Bruce Delbridge
Danny Shoebottom
To the family of “Mister Webster” my condolences. Three years of contact and paths crossing at SDHS may seem like a short time but this is not the case. I have thought of Don and other teachers often that have had a major impact on my life and the good choices I have made. “Mister Webster” thank you for your dedication and guidance to so many through your life.
Danny “Shoe” Shoebottom
Peggy Wilkinson
Donna & Family:
We are so sorry to read of Don’s passing he was a great teacher and mentor.. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time….
Floyd James
It was my privilege to know Don as a very dedicated Mason, Shriner and member of Mocha’s Concert Band. I admired his commitment to any duties he accepted. He will be missed but now rests in peace.
Sincere condolences to Donna and family.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Donna, family and friends:
Sorry to learn of Don’s passing, many good memories of his parents when they lived next to our store and your many visits to our business
Joan Cleave
Donna, and Family…
I am saddened to hear of Dons passing.
He was always so involved in all of the activites he chose to participate in. I remember vividly the “Good Morning” greetings from you both on Sunday mornings from the pew behind me at Caven…RlP Don…… Hugs to you Donna….
Thinking of you at this sad time in your lives. Joan Cleave
Maureen Wood
Donna & Family,
My Sincere Sympathy in the Loss of Don ,
Thinking of you at this time
Maureen
Nethercott
Donna, David & Maria, Deb and Dennis So sorry to hear of your loss. Keep the memories close to your hear. Hugs Ed & Marie
Lori Baker
Donna and Family
Our sympathies to you on Don’s passing.
I enjoyed our chats at Henley Place.
Thinking of you and your entire family.
Lori and Brad Baker