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Don McKessock posted a condolence
Monday, August 8, 2011
"Cat".. the man who by example taught me to never say "why me?' Thanks for the humour, wit and friendship .. Don
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John Lowman posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
I was very sorry to read of Don's passing. I worked with Don at Imperial Oil and always had the highest regard for him. He exemplified in many ways what it is to be a truly special person.
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Barbara McNeil posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Yvonne and Family: I was so sorry to learn of Don's death. He has had such a struggle through the years, but he always faced these struggles with such good spirits and fortitude. He was a wonderful person and made a tremendous contribution to Esso Chemical. He will certainly be missed by all his family and friends. Sincerely, Barbara McNeil (an Esso Chemical co-worker)
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Pat and Doug Short posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Hi Yvonne So sorry to hear about Don. We and the kids still talk about your penguin pool party and Don's classic joke. It was great that you were all able to make it to Mom's 90th. I didn't know till then, talking to Don, that he bought the penguins. Nice to see you and Don again, your kids and theirs Pat and Doug
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Derek O'Toole and Nichola Royle posted a condolence
Monday, October 4, 2010
We were saddened to hear about the passing of Don. Nichola and I discussed on the weekend how much he enjoyed to talk politics regardless of what the issue was, and which side you were on. John Freick today said it best when he talked about how engaged Don was when it came to so many aspects of life. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. We would be honoured to make a donation to the The Arthritis Society of Ontario.
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Gwen Gray posted a condolence
Monday, October 4, 2010
Yvonne and family I am so sorry for your loss. Don was a very special person and I know that he will be missed terribly by all. May you find solace in all of the good memories that you made together. Gwen Gray
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Helen Barker posted a condolence
Monday, October 4, 2010
Yvonne, our thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Helen & Steve Barker
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Blair Graham posted a condolence
Monday, October 4, 2010
I'm very sorry for your loss. I worked with Don at Esso and found him to have a rare drive for excellence yet compassion for people. I remember the night he took a group of us to see Cher at the Air Canada Centre as part of a customer function, took a picture of us and then afterwords Photo Shopped in Cher to look like she was in our group. Still have the picture in my den. I will miss him and will make a donation to the Arthritis Society to honour him. Blair
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Rob, Roberta, Chelsea, Luke and Noah Alexander posted a condolence
Monday, October 4, 2010
Dear Yvonne and the rest of the McGregor crew, Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. Don was a incredible man - an example of perseverance joy in spite of pain, a fantastic friend to my father, a testament to a life worth living. Chelsea remembers fondly her time with Don in Italy and his subsequent interest in her life's development. Rob is grateful for Don's help to begin a new career. We wish you all the best through this difficult time - many tears, laughs, hugs, and stories - just as Don would have it. God bless you all.
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Adrian Di Lullo (on behalf of the articling students at Hicks Morley) posted a condolence
Monday, October 4, 2010
Please know that we are all saddened for your loss.
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Stan and Joanne Vanderleeuw posted a condolence
Monday, October 4, 2010
Dear Yvonne and family - Joanne and I were saddened to learn of Don's passing, and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. I have so many fond memories of this most remarkable man. He was truly one of the most intelligent, determined and understanding persons that I have ever been honored to know. Don has been a blessing and an inspiration for me over my entire working career, and will continue to be. May God give you comfort at this difficult time. Stan and Joanne Vanderleeuw Brussels, Belgium
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Rose Lam lit a candle
Sunday, October 3, 2010
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Sending you comforting thoughts and very deepest sympathy.
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Jim Alexander posted a condolence
Sunday, October 3, 2010
To: Yvonne and the Donald E McGregor family Oct 3/10
I have been thinking about Don's life and what it has meant to me and to others.
Don moved the yardsticks for what a human can endure. A comparative effort may be the survivors of the holocaust camps.
I presume his first attack was when he could not get out of bed before an Exxon board meeting in NYC when he was 35. I think only someone who was on a company's fast track, golden-haired, up-and-comer could appreciate how important that board meeting was to Don. Don set his life-long goal of being President of Imperial Oil when he was 12 years old. No one on this earth would have wanted that board meeting opportunity more, and no one of on this earth would have been better prepared than Don was that day. Yet the disease prevented him from getting out of bed. The disappointment must have been so severe, that for a normal person, that would have been debilitating in it-self.
Then to spend weeks trying to find suitable drugs to allow some normalcy to his life, and the hospital-home sick days away from the office, allowing him more time to consider that the disease would likely prevent him from achieving his lifelong goal of being President of Imperial Oil, would only serve to reinforce his disappointment all the more.
The miracle of this man Don McGregor was that when some normalcy to his health did return, he put all that disappointment behind him, and charged again toward his life-long goal of being President of Imperial Oil.
He had that rarely seen ability to: 1) put his mind in a different place, 2) ignore the pain and the probable outcome that it was unlikely that the company would make him President given his disease, and 3) to charge ahead as if nothing had changed.
I don't think any of us can really relate to another's issues unless we have experienced a similar event: Barb Feick made me realize how chronic and severe Don's pain was and how debilitating it could become. I know how important that first board meeting was to Don, as I had a similar experience at a different, much smaller company.
I would like to think Don was unique amongst men in this world, in his ability to charge on under any circumstance, but probably there are similar stories from holocaust camp survivors and a few others.
To me though, Don was a miracle man and it was an honour to know him well, to call him my best friend outside my marriage, and I will never forget his example of never giving up, no matter what.
Your friend,
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Beatriz & Hans Winter posted a condolence
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Dear Heather, We are sorry to hear about your loss. May the peace which comes from the cherished memories of love from your father comfort you. Our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Our deepest Sympathy Beatriz & Hans Winter
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Robert Burnside posted a condolence
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Yvonne and family --Doris and I are sorrowed by Don's passing.In all the years at Esso Chemical Don was extremely competent,very innovative and just a joy to work with. I treasure the days we spent together.Our prayers are with you all at this time With love Doris and Bob Burnside
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Kathy Nyp posted a condolence
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Dear Yvonne, Heather, Karen, Cam and families We're so very sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and our prayers. Darren, Kathy, Korey and Amy Nyp
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Robert and Valerie Salvati and family posted a condolence
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Dear Yvonne and family, We are so sorry to hear of Don's passing. It is not often that you meet somone with Don's passion and tenacity. We can only hope that your memories will keep you strong. Our prayers are with you. Robert, Valerie, David and Cristina Salvati
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Leanne Bobee posted a condolence
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Karen and family, I am so sorry for you loss. I hope in the coming days you will find comfort in the happy memories you have had with your father/grandfather over the years. My thoughts and prayer are with you all.
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Guy and Mary Lou Tremblay posted a condolence
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Our most heartfelt sympathy to you, Yvonne, and your family. We have wonderful memories of the times spent with you and Don--he was a special man who brought much love and laughter to us all. We will surely miss him.
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Rob and Enid Lipsett lit a candle
Saturday, October 2, 2010
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Our thoughts are with you, Yvonne and your family at this very difficult time. We certainly have lost one of the 'good guys'.
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Al & Debbie Winter posted a condolence
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Dear Yvonne, Words cannot express our sincere sadness with the passing of Don. As you know we can understand the fragile journey you and your family have been through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children and grandchildren at this difficult time. God Bless Debbie & Al
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Joan Forgeron posted a condolence
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Dear Aunt Yvonne, Heather, Karen, and Cam, Thinking of all of you at this time of sadness, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Uncle Don will always be fondly remembered as a very special and wonderful Uncle. Heather, Karen and Cam - your special memories and times with your Dad, may they bring you comfort and peace in times of sorrow. His love and spirit, will always be with you, close in your hearts. You are all very much in my thoughts, With our Deepest and Heartfelt Sympathy, Love Joan and Jim
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bill strathearn posted a condolence
Friday, October 1, 2010
So sorry for your loss. Don was an inspiration to Mary.
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Don and Gwen Gray posted a condolence
Friday, October 1, 2010
Yvonne Most days when I see an e-mail from you all I am anxious to hear how Don's struggle is progressing and what new barrier he has achieved,. It was therefore with great disapppointment to receive your message and to learn of Don's passing. Gwen and I are very saddened by this news as someone we both had the highest regard for has left us well before his time. To you and the family goes our best wishes for the tough days in front of you and please know you are in our thoughts in next few days. Gwen is in Seattle baby sitting our three grand daughters and I will be in Paris this weekend. Know that we thinking of you and this first class gentleman who has left us but will not be forgotten. Don & Gwen
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Irwin L. Levowitz posted a condolence
Friday, October 1, 2010
Dear Yvonne, I was terribly saddened to hear about Don's passing away and wanted to extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family.Although Don had been ill for some time,his death is still a great shock. I truly loved and admired Don. He was my hero.Even though he was in constant pain from his arthritis for many years, never once did I ever hear him complain, "why me". Instead, he always greeted me with a big smile and a twinkle in his eye. I admired his dry sense of humor and his zest for life. I admired his razor sharp mind and excellent commercial judgment.I admired his intellectual honesty and clear sense of right and wrong. For these and many other reasons, I will sorely miss my friend Don McGregor, but I will never forget him. It is very difficult to know what to say at such a sad time, but I did want you to know that our prayers and thoughts are with you. Again, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Sincerely, Irwin Levowitz
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John & Judy Kyle posted a condolence
Friday, October 1, 2010
It was with great sadness that we read about the passing of Don from this world to that of our Father. He is in good hands. Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to Don's family. We were truly blessed to have Don as a friend and colleague at Imperial Oil.
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Serafina Rina MCNAUGHTON posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Serafina Rina MCNAUGHTON made a donation to Arthritis Society for Metropolitan Toronto
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Judy and Don Campbell posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Judy and Don Campbell made a donation to Arthritis Society for Metropolitan Toronto
Dear Yvonne and family, we were so very sorry to hear about Don, and want you to know that you are very much in our prayers at this time. We have so many fond and 'fun' memories of times spent with you and Don. With care and sympathy, Don and Judy
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Susie & Mark Pratt posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Susie & Mark Pratt made a donation to Arthritis Society for Metropolitan Toronto
In loving memory of a courageous, wonderful friend.
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Yaz Maziar posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
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Heather, I was so very sorry to hear the news. My condolences to you and your entire family. My thoughts are with all of you.
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Dennis Moat posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Dennis Moat made a donation to Arthritis Society for Metropolitan Toronto
During this difficult time I would like to extend my most heartfelt sympathies.
