Donald Ahern Woodrow Obituary

November 2, 2025

Mike Bryan wrote a sympathy message

“I'll remember Don as a kind and generous member of our Canadian Antique Phonograph Society, always willing share his knowledge and advice. It was always a pleasure to join him in his basement as he searched for the part I needed or carried out a repair. Don was a character whose memory will live on and always bring a smile to the faces of CAPS members who were lucky enough to know him. Mike Bryan”

October 30, 2025

Lynda Patt wrote a sympathy message

“Donald also had a vitrola workshop and helped people fix their victrolas after acquiring one from his wife's side of the family and fixing it to working condition He also enjoyed singing in the choir at church with his wife and socializing there He also mowed lawns for seniors for many years and took pride in his own property and lawn. He always lovingly planted the flowers and vegetables his wife bought each spring There was a large display of colourful blossoms for all to see. House plants too”

October 29, 2025

Lynda Patt wrote a sympathy message

“Donald was very appreciative of his wife Elizabeth always putting the coffee pot on for her before he left and wanting to be there when she woke up so he went to the early swim He was mindful of his parents happy marriage and was proud there was never a harsh word said between him and his Elizabeth. He was very appreciative of his wife and the meals she cooked and the time they spent together. He enjoyed the hockey activities and pool that she stared her family in. A wonderful, honorable man”

October 29, 2025

Lynda Patt wrote a sympathy message

“Donald loved swimming, talking at Centennial Pool because it made the time go faster He always wanted to stay one hour and recorded his times on a calendar. Donald retired at 52 from IBm and spent many years enjoying tennis. He was voted most improved player He enjoyed bicycling with his friend Jimmy. He enjoyed camping and playing stick with his 2 dogs Sparky and Robbie. He always had a positive outlook on life and a kind word to say about everyone. He said he had a good life and had no regrets”

October 29, 2025

Lynda Patt wrote a sympathy message

“Donald was a friend and fellow swimmer. He always had a kind word a story or a joke to share. He enjoyed people and tried to make their day brighter. He liked nothing more than putting a smile on people's faces. He would even sing an oldies song to some of the lifeguards in hopes of making their day brighter. He was ab unofficial Master of Ceremonies at the pool always speaking to everyone he could. He made many friends there and people asking after him for a long time when he could no longer go”