Donald Earl Romkey's obituary , Passed away on May 1, 2025 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Donald Earl Romkey

February 27, 1936 - May 1, 2025 (89 years old)

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Donald Earl Romkey's obituary , Passed away on May 1, 2025 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
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Donald Earl Romkey

February 27, 1936 - May 1, 2025 (89 years old)

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

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Donald Earl Romkey Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Donald Earl Romkey of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, who passed away on May 1, 2025, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl Romkey and Arelia Romkey (Hansen); his wives, Barbara Ann and Thelma Golda; his siblings, Kathleen Marshall, Lillian Vincent, Shirley Baker, Gary Romkey and James Romkey; and his stepson Stephen Ritchie.

He is survived by: his children, Earl Romkey (Natasha), Victoria Palmeter (Paul) and Agnes Rendell (Keith); his stepchildren, Stanley Ritchie (Kim), Donnie Ritchie (Patricia), Christina Browning, Lorna Ritchie (Tom) and Darlene Ritchie; his grandchildren, Matthew Romkey Henneberry, Jesse Rendell, Taylor and Colin Palmeter; and his brother Eric Romkey (Jeanette). He is also survived by five great grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, May 9th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Vicki and Paul's (414 Ponderosa Dr, Lake Echo, NS B3E1E2).



Fri

May 09

Celebration of life

2:00 PM

Vicki and Paul's
414 Ponderosa Dr, Lake Echo, NS B3E1E2

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May 8, 2025

Brian Allaway wrote a sympathy message

“We worked with Don for several years at Sir John A MacDonald in the "Special Education and Intermediate Industrial" program. Many of those students went on to excel in the trades and they have a better life today because of Don's teaching. Very sorry to hear of his passing. Brian and Simonne Allaway”


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May 8, 2025

Yvonne Cormier wrote a sympathy message

“I'm very sorry to hear of Don's death and offer sincere condolences to his brother Eric as well as his children and grandchildren. I will always remember Don for his easy smile and his gentle approach to his students. I greatly appreciate his kindness. Rest in peace.”


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