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Donald Peter Deans

Passed 01/16/2019

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Obituary For Donald Peter Deans

Donald Peter Deans, 74, passed away on January 16, 2019 at the Halifax Infirmary in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Donald Deans was born on March 22, 1944 in Toronto, ON to the late Alexander M. Deans and Clara S. Deans.

He is predeceased by his nephew Graham Yewman

He leaves behind to cherish his memories; partner Cecil Kirby, sisters Audrey Kemp (Tom Kemp), and Muriel Yewman, nephew Jay Kemp (Janine Kemp), niece Lori Kemp-Martel (Ben Martel), great- nephews, and many other family and friends.

Donald served as a Sgt. Crew Chief Firefighter in the National Defense Reserve Force. He served his country in Israel, Germany, and throughout Canada for 25 years where he earned numerous awards and medals.

As a firefighter he worked under some of the most dangerous conditions imaginable, risking his life to save other people without a second thought. An avid Maple Leafs fan, he enjoyed hockey, being with family and friends, telling stories of his amazing past experiences, and loving life.

He will be greatly missed by all family, friends, and crew members that have fond memories of the kind, loving soul he was.

Cremation took place on January 18th, 2019 at Donald K. Walker Funeral Directors.

There will be a Celebration of Life in June 2019 in Collingwood, Ontario. Further details to come.

Online condolences at www.donaldkwalker.ca

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  • 01/27/2019

    I worked with Don in Downsview, we shared some great memories there. Don my friend rest in peace.

  • 01/23/2019

    Well its been a week my love, its has to be the hardest week I every had, miss your laughter, your wit and mostly your honestly . Miss you my love , and cherish our many , many years together. kisses forever

  • 01/21/2019

    i was in the RCAF with Don in 70' in CFS Armstrong was a great kind & gentle person and a real friend, very sorry tgo hear about his passing,, Kevin Currie, Beaver Cove, NS

  • 01/20/2019

    Don will be missed by all who knew him, we worked and boy did we play hard , many fun times were had at every turn , and oh the stories. Yes my friend you will be missed. RIP....

  • 01/20/2019

    I knew Don as a Firefighter and as a friend. I recall standing by for the Snowbirds in Downsview, when they landed this guy crawled out of the passenger seat of the Tutor took his Snowbird helmet off…. It was Don with a big smile on! He was flying with them from Moose Jaw to train local Firefighters emergence rescue procedures. My condolences to Don’s family and all his friends. RIP Don.

  • 01/20/2019

    I will miss your teasing me about my Italian wine and my Ford Fusion.R.I.P.Don you will be missed.

  • 01/20/2019

    Rest in piece my friend. Jim Munro

  • 01/20/2019

    RIP my old friend, you were one of the best

  • 01/20/2019

    So sorry to hear of Don’s death. I enjoyed knowing him first from Camp Borden ON where we were on our basic fire fighting course in the RCAF. He always had an engaging chuckle and could always be expected to show up at our annual curling event to fellowship with his many friends in the fireftr community. My condolences to all those close to him but especially to his sisters whom I met at his home in the Toronto area in 1964 when he graciously invited some of us from Borden to spend a weekend there with his family. May the peace of Christ envelope all those grieving at this time.

  • 01/20/2019

    RIP winger.

  • 01/20/2019

    I knew Don since 1967 when I got transfered to CFB Downsview. He was always happy go lucky and enjoyed life to the fullest. Don became a good friend and was my best man at my wedding in1971. Stayed good friends and saw each other often over the years. It was always pleasant to reminisce about old times and old friends. Rest in peace good buddy. You will certainly be missed .

  • 01/19/2019

    I only met Don 2 or 3 times but the laat few days I felt like I've known him my whole life. His wit and vigor for life is and was nothing short of amazing. Take care my friend. You are missed by many.

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