Donald Akerman Belleville, Ontario Obituary

Donald Akerman

AKERMAN, Donald Morgan - born August 1, 1924 in Cupids, Conception Bay, NL. Passed away peacefully at Trenton Memorial Hospital on July 2, 2011, after a courageous battle with a long illness. Donald left his wife Joyce Akerman (nee Thomas), his devoted caregiver, friend and partner in life for 62 years. Donald was father to Cynthia Akerman of Belleville and Wendy and William Wiersma of Carrying Place. Grandfather to Bill and Heidi Wiersma of Carrying Place; great-grandfather to Cailea, Lucas and Ellayna Wiersma. Donald came from a large family including sister Effie Petton of Port de Grave, NL; brother Cuyler Akerman of Cupids, NL and pre-deceased by siblings Clayton and Ned Akerman, sister Mary Hollwell. Don saw numerous Naval battles on Canada's East Coast during his service as a British Merchant Marine. The family wishes to thank the compassionate staff of the Continuing Complex Care Department at Trenton Hospital, the Veteran's Affairs for their continuing generosity in supplying assistance in the home and also Julie, Linda, Darlene and all caregivers who made life easier for Don and Joyce in their home. Donald had a blessed life filled with a large family and many friends who cherished him. He will be missed. The family will receive friends at the RUSHNELL FUNERAL CENTRE, 60 Division Street, Trenton on Saturday, July 9th from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Service to follow in the Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Reverend Dale Estey officiating. Interment Carrying Place Cemetery Annex at a later date. If desired, Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Charity of Choice would be appreciated by the family.
August 1, 1924 - July 2, 201108/01/192407/02/2011
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AKERMAN, Donald Morgan - born August 1, 1924 in Cupids, Conception Bay, NL. Passed away peacefully at Trenton Memorial Hospital on July 2, 2011, after a courageous battle with a long illness. Donald left his wife Joyce Akerman (nee Thomas), his devoted caregiver, friend and partner in life for 62 years. Donald was father to Cynthia Akerman of Belleville and Wendy and William Wiersma of Carrying Place. Grandfather to Bill and Heidi Wiersma of Carrying Place; great-grandfather to Cailea, Lucas and Ellayna Wiersma. Donald came from a large family including sister Effie Petton of Port de Grave, NL; brother Cuyler Akerman of Cupids, NL and pre-deceased by siblings Clayton and Ned Akerman, sister Mary Hollwell. Don saw numerous Naval battles on Canada's East Coast during his service as a British Merchant Marine. The family wishes to thank the compassionate staff of the Continuing Complex Care Department at Trenton Hospital, the Veteran's Affairs for their continuing generosity in supplying assistance in the home and also Julie, Linda, Darlene and all caregivers who made life easier for Don and Joyce in their home. Donald had a blessed life filled with a large family and many friends who cherished him. He will be missed. The family will receive friends at the RUSHNELL FUNERAL CENTRE, 60 Division Street, Trenton on Saturday, July 9th from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Service to follow in the Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Reverend Dale Estey officiating. Interment Carrying Place Cemetery Annex at a later date. If desired, Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Charity of Choice would be appreciated by the family.

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Saturday, July 09 2011
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Rushnell Funeral Centre
60 Division Street
TRENTON, ON K8V-4W5
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