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Donald "Don" King
May 18, 1931 - July 25, 2015
King, Donald Stewart “Don” – 84 of Dartmouth passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2015 in Halifax Infirmary QE II after a brief illness. Born in Victoria Cove Gander Bay Newfoundland, he was a son of the late Samuel and Matilda (Record) King. Don’s early career started as school teacher in a one room schoolhouse and then as a scaler with Bowater in northern Newfoundland. He later joined the federal public service and served for 33 years with Employment Canada, retiring as a manager with the Dartmouth office. Don is survived by his wife of 60 years Aleta (Newhook); son, Derek (Sandra Martell), Halifax; daughter, Denise (Donald Jessome), Halifax; sisters, Gladys King, St. John’s, Sybil McGuire, Ottawa; brother, Bernard, Victoria Cove, NL; grandchildren, Vanessa, Max, Maya and great grandson, Lucas. Along with his parents Don is predeceased by his brother, Clarence; sisters, Marjorie, Beatrice and Eileen. Visitation will be held from 7-9pm Thursday, July 30 with a funeral service 1pm Friday July 31 followed by a reception all in Cole Harbour Funeral Home, 1234 Cole Harbour Road. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Don’s memory to The QE II Foundation, Halifax Infirmary. The family extends its sincerest thanks to the staff of the Halifax Infirmary ICU for their professional and compassionate care. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.coleharbourfuneral.com