Donald Gardner

Donald Arthur Gardner

P. Eng.

Suddenly at home on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at the age of 84 years. Beloved husband of Joan. Loving father of Allison (Peter Adamovits), Susan (Mark Barclay), and Steven (Joanne). Proud grandfather of Steven and Laura Jamieson, Michael Adamovits, Michael, James and Robert Barclay and Carolyne and Jennifer Gardner. Cherished great grandfather of William and Ava Jamieson and Abigail and Connor Kausch. Dear brother of Rachel Hall. A fourth generation Canadian, Don grew up in Powell River, BC, and lived his early life on the ocean and in lumber camps of the west coast. An engineering graduate of UBC, it was there he met his wife, Joan — together; they celebrated 60 years of marriage in 2014. Following their marriage, Don and Joan moved east, living for many years in Kingston and then Ottawa, where Don’s commitment to public service drew him to careers with the Government of Canada, where he worked with Parks, Indian Affairs and held executive positions with the Canadian International Development Agency. A well-earned retirement was spent at his beloved cottage on the sand bluffs of Amherst Island, on eagerly anticipated winter holidays in Barbados, with his doted-upon horses and ever-present dog companions, and on precious time with his family. A brilliant man, devoted to family, committed to integrity and honesty in all that he did, Don has left the world a better place by his being in it, and will be so missed by those who love him. A celebration of Don's life will be held at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Rd (between Baseline and Bayshore Dr.) on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ottawa Humane Society would be appreciated.