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DONALD FRANCIS MCCORMICK
Born: Feb 03, 1934
Date of Passing: Oct 08, 2023
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDONALD FRANCIS MCCORMICK
Donald McCormick, beloved uncle, passed away peacefully at Hillcrest Place on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the age of 89 years.
Don was born in Brandon, Manitoba on February 3, 1934. He was the youngest son of Frank and Hannah McCormick. He received his education in Brandon, MB. In the early 50s, Don was employed with Gillis and Warren as an inventory taker and Shoe Machinist helper. He was later employed with Scott Fruit Ltd. and then Crane Ltd. until 1958. In 1959, the family moved to Carroll, Manitoba to operate a family grocery store, Don’s Grocery, and Carroll Post Office and mail route for 37 years. After retiring, Don moved to Brandon in 1997. Don enjoyed playing guitar and singing with niece Beth. He also enjoyed woodworking and photo developing on the computer.
In February of 2018, due to illness Don moved to Hillcrest Place. Niece Beth was his designated caregiver.
Don was predeceased by his eldest sister, Eva who died in infancy; father, Frank McCormick in 1958; mother, Hannah in 1974; brother, Ernest in 1984; sister, Bertha (Kay) Beattie in 1985; sister, Elsie Aelick in 1994; and niece, Shirley Edwards in 2023.
Left to mourn Don’s passing are his niece, Beth Aelick of Brandon, MB; great-nieces and nephews: Paul Golphy (Mary Lynne) of Davidson, SK, Diane Veltkamp (Steve) of Weeks, SK, Jane Harrington (Brad) of Buckley, WA, USA, Russ Edwards of Melfort, SK; Curtis Edwards (Shelley) of Nipawin, SK and their families.
Our uncle was always there in time of need with an open heart. He wore his heart on his sleeve. May his spirit live on in peace.
A graveside service was held on Friday, October 13, 2023 at the Brandon Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Don may be made to the Parkinson Canada, #7 -414 Westmount Dr., Winnipeg, MB, R2J 1P2, or to a charity of choice.
As published in Brandon Sun on Oct 14, 2023
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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Don was living Next door to where I lived prior to my age of ten years, Him being a teen in those days we never hung out with each other much, but I remember him and his brother Ernie taking me with them collecting railway ties that we then sold to the Corbins in the east end of Brandon. I’m sure I never got an equal share in the profits of the venture, but was happy to tag along. Over the years we lost contact sadly, but every so often I would receive a visit and we would chat in front of my home. I recall telling them I would never stand on the road chatting unless they came for supper the following Sunday. They agreed and sure enough they came. I had bought a bucket of chicken for my mom as I thought I would surprise everyone with my home cooking of “East Indian dishes” not warning anyone before hand. To my biggest surprise everything was enjoyed not even a smell left, even the chicken was all eaten. Sure was good to see as I would have been eating it for weeks after. Couple things I will never forget, interestingly I noticed Don lived to 89 same as his grand father, my father did, you never know I might still have a couple days left to go yet also. May the Lord always watch over and care for all our family regardless of how close or distant we become. - Posted by: Gordon Henry McCormick (My fathers first marriage sons child. ) on: Dec 30, 2023