On Wednesday, August 24th, 2005 in his 87th year. Don died peacefully at home, surrounded by family after a brief illness. Adored husband and best friend of Joan (Watson/Yule) McDonald of Fergus and the late June (Taylor) McDonald. Loving father of Nancy and her husband Bob Cooper of Unionville; Barbara Buble of Oakville and Janet Stewart of Fergus. Predeceased by his daughter Maureen, wife of Timothy Wilson of Severn Falls. Loving stepfather of Cristina Evanow and her husband Bill of Maple Ridge, B.C. and David Yule and his wife Pamela of Brampton. Proud and loving Grampa to Sandy, Stephanie and David Cooper; Erin, Jeff and Bradley Wilson; Joe and Kaella Bubel; Jenny and Jackie Sankey; Alicia and Hannah Yule and Jessica, Matthew, Liam and Daniel Evanow. Don, born in St. Thomas, Ontario, served as a fighter pilot with the RCAF during World War II and was attached to 30 Squadron RAF stationed for a number of years in Ceylon. Predeceased by his brothers Wallace, Bob, Ed and his sister Jean Stirling. He was well loved by his in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Visitation will be held at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home & Chapel, 280 St. David St. South in Fergus, on Monday, August 29th 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A memorial Service will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church in Elora, on Tuesday, August 30th 2005 at 2:00 pm. Reverend Kees Vandermey officiating. Legion Service to be conducted at the Funeral Home on Monday Evening at 6:45pm. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Knox Presbyterian Church in Elora, Wellington Hospice or the Canadian Cancer Society. Cards available at the Funeral Home (519) 843-3100.