Donald Andrew Good was born Feb. 25, 1921 in Denzil,
Saskatchewan and died Aug. 12, 2009 in Nanaimo, B.C.
Our Dad had a remarkable and busy
life, bringing an easy laugh and serious dedication to his family and to
careers as diverse as flight instructor and fighter plane pilot, grocery
store owner, employment development worker, rehabilitation consultant, and
front counter person at MacDonald's (at which he proudly won the Employee
of the year award at the age of 68).
Throughout his working life he demonstrated to his family and friends that
all work is valuable, has dignity and is worthy of our best efforts;
getting as close as he ever did to what people call retiring at 78.
He always put his family first and
up until his last day was assisting his sons in the daily operation of
their business. As a father, there could be few equals in that he never
merely talked about values but instead exemplified them, day by day, every
day of his life.
Dad enjoyed a 61 year love affair with his wife, our mother, Alison and
they were at all times passionately, actively and openly clear in their
love for each other. Dad would find almost any excuse to get a rose for
Mom and, knowing it was the simple truth, always signed it "All my love,
forever, Don ".
He always acted honourably as, in his view, there was no alternative. He
saw the best in all people, always treating them as special and
encouraging them to achieve.
Dad is lovingly survived by his wife, our mother, Alison, son Donald Good
Jr. and wife Linda, son Ronald Good, daughter Lori Camire and husband
Victor, Grandchildren Graeme, Michaela, Rachel, Becky and Eric.
Friends and neighbours were invited to attend an Open House Saturday,
August 22 between 1:00 and 3:00 at 5938 Devon Place, Nanaimo, BC.
Interment was at Yates Funeral Services, Parksville, BC
Alison de Longueuil Good (nee Garrett) was born September
18, 1926 in Toronto, Ontario and died January 2, 2013 in Nanaimo, B.C.
Family came first to our Mom. She was very willing, when it was needed,
to work outside the home but home was where she wanted to be, providing
and caring for us all. None of us ever missed a meal, nor went to bed
hungry or cold or unloved, and she never let the sun set on a
disagreement. Every morning was a fresh start with a smiling face and a
great breakfast. Mom loved knowledge and words and always had a
dictionary and encyclopedia close by. She stayed involved in current
events and was willing to discuss any subject, anytime. Later in her
life she was amazed at the Internet and the ability to look everything
up on a computer. Learning was very important to her and she continued
to read, listen, watch and learn up to her last day. She had strong
values but was very willing to let others live their lives as they saw
fit. She taught us to respect everyone, and to look for the good in all
people. One thing she would never accept was the undignified treatment
of anyone. The three of us kids understand that we have always lived in
a very strong and close family, and we are very aware that the good
memories, happiness and joy we have between us still are blessings
founded on values provided by our parents. Mom shared a 61 year love
affair with her husband, our Dad, Don, and she said many times "How many
women get to have 61 years with the man of their dreams?" She told us
that her greatest hope was to be with Dad again and how she looked
forward to that day. They shared those many years together and now,
after a short break, they start again, together always. The man of her
dreams, Donald Andrew Good, prepared the way for her on August 12, 2009.
Mom is lovingly survived by her daughter Lori Camire and husband Victor,
son Donald Good Jr. and wife Linda, son Ronald Good, grandchildren
Graeme, Michaela, Rachel, Becky and Eric. Friends and neighbours are
invited to attend a Memorial Service at Yates Funeral Services,
Parksville, B.C. at 11:00 on Saturday, January 12th, 2013 - See more at:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/princegeorgecitizen/obituary.aspx?pid=162260127#sthash.eZrtWClg.dpuf
Alison de Longueuil Good (nee Garrett) was born September
18, 1926 in Toronto, Ontario and died January 2, 2013 in Nanaimo, B.C.
Family came first to our Mom. She was very willing, when it was needed,
to work outside the home but home was where she wanted to be, providing
and caring for us all. None of us ever missed a meal, nor went to bed
hungry or cold or unloved, and she never let the sun set on a
disagreement. Every morning was a fresh start with a smiling face and a
great breakfast. Mom loved knowledge and words and always had a
dictionary and encyclopedia close by. She stayed involved in current
events and was willing to discuss any subject, anytime. Later in her
life she was amazed at the Internet and the ability to look everything
up on a computer. Learning was very important to her and she continued
to read, listen, watch and learn up to her last day. She had strong
values but was very willing to let others live their lives as they saw
fit. She taught us to respect everyone, and to look for the good in all
people. One thing she would never accept was the undignified treatment
of anyone. The three of us kids understand that we have always lived in
a very strong and close family, and we are very aware that the good
memories, happiness and joy we have between us still are blessings
founded on values provided by our parents. Mom shared a 61 year love
affair with her husband, our Dad, Don, and she said many times "How many
women get to have 61 years with the man of their dreams?" She told us
that her greatest hope was to be with Dad again and how she looked
forward to that day. They shared those many years together and now,
after a short break, they start again, together always. The man of her
dreams, Donald Andrew Good, prepared the way for her on August 12, 2009.
Mom is lovingly survived by her daughter Lori Camire and husband Victor,
son Donald Good Jr. and wife Linda, son Ronald Good, grandchildren
Graeme, Michaela, Rachel, Becky and Eric. Friends and neighbours are
invited to attend a Memorial Service at Yates Funeral Services,
Parksville, B.C. at 11:00 on Saturday, January 12th, 2013 - See more at:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/princegeorgecitizen/obituary.aspx?pid=162260127#sthash.eZrtWClg.dpuf
Alison de Longueuil Good (nee Garrett) was born September
18, 1926 in Toronto, Ontario and died January 2, 2013 in Nanaimo, B.C.
Family came first to our Mom. She was very willing, when it was needed,
to work outside the home but home was where she wanted to be, providing
and caring for us all. None of us ever missed a meal, nor went to bed
hungry or cold or unloved, and she never let the sun set on a
disagreement. Every morning was a fresh start with a smiling face and a
great breakfast. Mom loved knowledge and words and always had a
dictionary and encyclopedia close by. She stayed involved in current
events and was willing to discuss any subject, anytime. Later in her
life she was amazed at the Internet and the ability to look everything
up on a computer. Learning was very important to her and she continued
to read, listen, watch and learn up to her last day. She had strong
values but was very willing to let others live their lives as they saw
fit. She taught us to respect everyone, and to look for the good in all
people. One thing she would never accept was the undignified treatment
of anyone. The three of us kids understand that we have always lived in
a very strong and close family, and we are very aware that the good
memories, happiness and joy weAlison
de Longueuil Good have between us still are
blessings founded on values provided by our parents. Mom shared a 61
year love affair with her husband, our Dad, Don, and she said many times
"How many women get to have 61 years with the man of their dreams?" She
told us that her greatest hope was to be with Dad again and how she
looked forward to that day. They shared those many years together and
now, after a short break, they start again, together always. The man of
her dreams, Donald Andrew Good, prepared the way for her on August 12,
2009. Mom is lovingly survived by her daughter Lori Camire and husband
Victor, son Donald Good Jr. and wife Linda, son Ronald Good,
grandchildren Graeme, Michaela, Rachel, Becky and Eric. Friends and
neighbours are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Yates Funeral
Services, Parksville, B.C. at 11:00 on Saturday, January 12th, 2013 -
See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/princegeorgecitizen/obituary.aspx?pid=162260127#sthash.eZrtWClg.dpuf
Alison de Longueuil Good
1926 - 2013
Alison de de Longueuil Good (nee Garrett) was
born September 18, 1926 in Toronto, Ontario and died January 2, 2013 in
Nanaimo, B.C.
Family came first to our Mom. She was very willing, when it was needed, to
work outside the home but home was where she wanted to be, providing and
caring for us all. None of us ever missed a meal, nor went to bed hungry
or cold or unloved, and she never let the sun set on a disagreement. Every
morning was a fresh start with a smiling face and a great breakfast.
Mom loved knowledge and words and always had a dictionary and encyclopedia
close by. She stayed involved in current events and was willing to discuss
any subject, anytime. Later in her life she was amazed at the Internet and
the ability to look everything up on a computer. Learning was very
important to her and she continued to read, listen, watch and learn up to
her last day. She had strong values but was very willing to let others
live their lives as they saw fit. She taught us to respect everyone, and
to look for the good in all people. One thing she would never accept was
the undignified treatment of anyone.
The three of us kids understand that we have always lived in a very strong
and close family, and we are very aware that the good memories, happiness
and joy we have between us still are blessings founded on values provided
by our parents. Mom shared a 61 year love affair with her husband, our
Dad, Don, and she said many times "How many women get to have 61 years
with the man of their dreams?" She told us that her greatest hope was to
be with Dad again and how she looked forward to that day.
They shared those many years together and now, after a short break, they
start again, together always. The man of her dreams, Donald Andrew Good,
prepared the way for her on August 12, 2009.
Mom is lovingly survived by
her daughter Lori Camire and husband Victor, son Donald Good Jr. and wife
Linda, son Ronald Good, grandchildren Graeme, Michaela, Rachel, Becky and
Eric.
Friends and neighbours were invited to
attend a Memorial Service at Yates Funeral Services, Parksville, B.C. at
11:00 on Saturday, January 12th, 2013
