Donald "Don" Curry

It is with love and sadness that we share the news of the passing on Monday, December 1st, of Donald “Don” Curry at the age of 96 1/2. Beloved husband and best friend to the late Elizabeth “Betty” (2006) for over 57 yrs. They built a family grounded in love.

Cherished and adored by Clifford (Martine) Curry and Cathy (Peter) Osgood. Devoted grandpa to Matthew (Colleen), Jennifer (Shawn) Jefferson, and Jessica (Zac) Wrobel. Great-grandfather to Quinn and Claire Jefferson, Ava and Brynn Curry, and Rylie Wrobel.

Dad came from a large and loving family consisting of eight siblings in the beautiful village of Haliburton.  Brother to George (2005) and Terry, Gwen (2018) and Joe, Millie (2023) and Ernie, Russell (2002) and Faye, Lloyd (2025) and Louise, Wayne, (1940) Ruth (2021) and Les, and Jack (2025), and loved by many nieces and nephews.

Dad and Mom spent most of their years together in Sudbury (Gatchell). Where dad was a long-time employee of Inco. Spent many summers at the camp at Ratter Lake and those classic Labour Day get-togethers.

He was very proud to tell you that he was retired longer than he worked. They later spent their retirement divided between Haliburton, Manitoulin Island, and Arizona. Don was an avid member of the Legion, Curling Club, and Golf Course. Dad made friends everywhere he went with his smile, quick wit, and the best hugs. Dad always said he would live to be 102, then get shot by a jealous husband….thank goodness that did not happen. Dad and Mom spent their summers on Manitoulin Island, sharing adventures and stories, and countless times seeing beloved deer with their grandkids, whom they adored.

Dad’s legacy will live on in the countless lives he touched.

He will be missed by his cherished friends Roy and Maureen Hannah,  Tracey, Brent, and Jennifer. The Hannahs were like family. Deanna Rosenberg, who kept dad in line and on standby to book his appts and any other task of which he could think.

The staff of F.J. Davey, in Sault Ste Marie,  where do we begin to thank each of you for the unconditional love that you gave to our dad. You are all truly angels in disguise.

Celebration of Life

In keeping with the family's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 12:00 (Noon) in EVERGREEN CEMETERY, 1216 Harburn Rd. Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0, where Don will be laid to rest with his wife, his mother, and his siblings. As an expression of sympathy, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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