Obituary of DONALD SUTHERLAND ELLERBY

DONALD SUTHERLAND ELLERBY April 22, 1930 to May 14, 2014 After a brief illness, Don passed away peacefully at the age of 84 years. He is survived by his sister Vivian (Bruce) Sinclair, sister-in-law Isabelle Ellerby, nieces and nephews Lorraine (Ron) Dacombe, Carolyn (Michael) Sinclair-Jarvis, Janet (Len) Dacombe, Lawrence (Brenda) Ellerby, Bill (Doris) Sinclair, Shauna Ellerby, Jonathan Ellerby and families, and many good friends. Don was predeceased by parents Chrissie and Harold Ellerby, twin brother Bill Ellerby, and longtime companion Pat Montgomery. Don’s charming and friendly manner and gift of remembering people’s names served him well in life, and in his career at Ellerby and Hall Chemists and then Shoppers Drug Mart until his retirement. Physical fitness was always very important to Don, and he was a longtime active member of Winnipeg YMCA. He loved sports, from his football days at Gordon Bell High School, to the University of BC football team, as well as skiing, cycling and canoeing with many close friends. During his time at UBC he developed a love of Vancouver and the West coast where he spent many enjoyable holidays with longtime friends, although always returning to his home, which he affectionately dubbed “Winterpeg.” Don had a generous nature and was an avid supporter of many charitable community activities including the Canadian Amateur Diving Association, the Bomber Booster Breakfasts, and the Winnipeg Humane Society. He was a devoted dog lover, and always had dog biscuits on hand to give to his many canine friends. The family would like to thank Dr. N. Lerner and the staff at the Misericordia Interim Care, Cornish 5, for their kind and compassionate care. Interment will take place on Thursday, May 22 at 11:00 a.m. at Brookside Cemetery, 3001 Notre Dame Ave. with a celebration of Don’s life at 5:00 p.m. at the Misericordia Health Centre, 99 Cornish Ave. 7th floor Rooftop Garden. In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations may be made to Siloam Mission, the Winnipeg Humane Society, or a charity of your choice.