Donald John Cort of Stratford passed away at Stratford General Hospital on Friday October 19, 2012 in his 72nd year. Soul mate and best friend of Shirley (Parsons) Cort. Son of the late Fred Cort and Ina (Barkley) Cort. Dear father of Jim and wife Joan Richmond of Stratford, Wayne Richmond and wife Cathy of Mitchell and Deb Raycraft of Stratford. Don will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Kerri-Anne Richmond and friend Charlie, James Richmond, Candice and Jay Streicher, Kirk, Chris and Matthew Richmond, Luke Raycraft, Laura Raycraft and fiancé Jimmy and Julian Sylvester. Don will also be missed by his winged companions, Petie, Sky and Bobby. Don worked at Red Dale Motors and Radio cab in Stratford. Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral service at Don’s request. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the March of Dimes Canada, through the James A. Rutherford funeral home, 156 Albert St., Stratford. 519-271-5062. www.jarfh.com