Peacefully, after a courageous battle at Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington on Thursday December 7, 2006. A gentle, loving and caring man, Donal Cushing in his 74th year. Dear husband and best friend to Jean (nee: Woods). Loving father of Marilyn and her husband Keith of Orangeville, Donna and her husband John of Fergus, Michael of Guelph, and Sandra of Toronto. Cherished grandfather of Emily, Allie, Jack and Evan. Youngest brother of Neil, Geraldine Vivian, Margaret and her husband Don Ord, Paul and his wife Helen. Predeceased by parents Frank and Mary, and sister Eileen (Lee) and brother John.The family will receive friends at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home, 280 St. David St. S., Fergus on Sunday, December 10th from 5-9 pm. Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church on Monday, December 11, 2006 at 10 a.m.Don will be sadly missed by his family and friends.Donations in memory of Donal can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or St. Joseph’s Building Fund through the funeral home. (519) 843-3100 or www.grahamgiddyfh.com