Obituary of Donald Albert Tomlin

DONALD TOMLIN On Wednesday September 27, 2006, Donald Tomlin passed away in Toronto at the age of 85 years. Don was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on September 22, 1921, the only child of Christian and Albert Tomlin. Don is survived by his only son Gordon and grandson Dean. Don joined Miller MacDonald in 1939 on his way to becoming a Chartered Accountant. He also served in the Royal Canadian Air Force between 1942 and 1946. In 1947, Don qualified for the National Honours list as a C.A. In 1954, Miller MacDonald merged with Deloitte, Haskins and Sells, where Don remained until his retirement in 1985. After a courtship that involved frequent travel on foot to Transcona on the outskirts of Winnipeg, Don married his soul mate June Gunn on June 4, 1949, and in 1954 they welcomed the birth of their only son Gordon. Through the next 17 years they lived an active and happy family and social life in Winnipeg and at the cottage at Victoria Beach. Sailing, golf, cycling and cross-country skiing all featured prominently. Don also managed to fit in other work and community activities such as teaching at the University of Winnipeg, serving on the executive of several clubs, and assisting numerous charities. In 1966 and 1967, he served as President of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. In 1972 they moved to Toronto where they continued their busy schedule. In addition to his usual activities, Don was very involved in Canada�s Challenge for the America�s Cup. Shortly after Don�s retirement, June passed away in January 1987, much to everyone�s sadness, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Don continued to live a busy life over the next twenty years, spending time with his family and friends, being an active member of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club and the Chartered Accountants of Ontario, golfing, and enjoying his many luncheons with the Group of Eight. Don will be greatly missed by family, friends, and anyone who had the opportunity to meet this very special man. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the Toronto East General Hospital and the Metropolitan Toronto ambulance, fire and police departments for the outstanding service and support they provided to Don during his final hour. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, October 2nd. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 3rd at 11 o�clock in LAWRENCE PARK COMMUNITY CHURCH, 2180 Bayview Avenue, Toronto. Reception to follow in the Leaside and Bayview Rooms of the funeral home. If desired, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 1920 Yonge Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M4S 3E2 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 20 Holly Street, Suite #101, Toronto, Ontario M4S 3B1.