Don spent his years primarily in the mining industry with some early years in the Royal Canadian Air Force and was a member of the Canadian Legion. Don was the truest definition of a self-taught man, continuously seeking out learning opportunitie

s; there was not much that he had not learned. He had a great love of astrology and sailing and as an instructor was a strong advocate of the Power Squadron program and the knowledge and skills it provides. He was instrumental in the origina

l planning and development of the Bathurst Marina. He was a fantastic researcher, debater, historian, and loved to write, garden and travel. He believed strongly in truth through knowledge.