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Beverly Dixon-David posted a condolence
Saturday, March 9, 2019
To Mrs.Blackwood and Family,sending my condolences,and to say it was quite a shock when I went to visit,but I truly enjoyed my visits,especially the first visit at your home when I came in as his Northwood worker,the smile,and the finger,pointing ,made me smile too.God Bless you all,your in my prayers
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Karen Madden posted a condolence
Friday, March 8, 2019
Muriel, Donna, Karen, Judy & family.
Condolences from Gloria, Michael & Karen Madden. So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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Maureen MacKinnon posted a condolence
Friday, March 8, 2019
So sorry to hear of Donnie’s passing. My deepest condolences to all the family
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Debbie Jones posted a condolence
Friday, March 8, 2019
My condolences to all of the family. So sorry to hear the loss of such a great and kind soul. Donnie’s spirit and kindness surely lives on in all of you. He left his mark in so many ways and hope the many memories you shared comfort you at this time. Muriel I’m happy that you have been blessed with such a loving family and I know how much you will all miss him❤️Love Debbie, Lauren, Alex and Andrew
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Rachelle & Douglas MacKinnon posted a condolence
Friday, March 8, 2019
Muriel, Donna, Karen, Judy and Blackwood Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time
God Bless
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Sherry Jackson-Smith posted a condolence
Friday, March 8, 2019
To Judy, Colman, Ryan, Kyle and extended family,
I've had the honor of meeting your father at several basketball games. His spirit was infectious. The pride he had for his family was evident in so many ways. Please know that each of you share that quality. Because of you and through you, his light will continue to shine.
Sending our deepest condolences,
Sherry, Jaydan and Jaxon Smith
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Gwen ( jones) Campbell /. Roderick campbell posted a condolence
Friday, March 8, 2019
Dear Muriel and family,
Rod and I are so sorry to hear about Donnie. He lived such a full, wonderful life,and
he certainly knew he was loved. We send our sincere condolences and prayers.
Gwen and Rod
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Sheila(Jones) Merchant posted a condolence
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Dear Muriel, I was very saddened to hear about the loss of your beloved Donnie. May God Bless you and your daughters and family during this very difficult time and all the days ahead. With Love and Prayers, Sheila
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Paula (Chiasson) MacQuarrie posted a condolence
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Dear Muriel, girls and extended family and friends:
Such a hard time for you letting go after a long vigil with Donnie. You were both mentors to so many for so many reasons. You must have such pride in all Donnie’s accomplishments. He was given so much, embellished it and gave so much away. You will remain in my heart and I will see you in Halifax in early April.
Love Paula
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Linda Laffin posted a condolence
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Dear Muriel, Karen, Donna, Judy and families:
Please accept our sympathies on Donnie's passing. I was just visiting with dad and he wanted me to offer his condolences. He remarked upon how-well liked Donnie always was and what an asset he was to the community. I trust your happy memories and close-knit family will see you through these most difficult days, and give you comfort in the days ahead.
Mike Laffin and Linda
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Jim Sheppard posted a condolence
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Deepest sympathy on your loss. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Jim Sheppard (Victoria Mines).
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Jennifer Craig posted a condolence
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Blackwood Family, I am very sorry for your loss. Donnie was particularly helpful and supportive to the Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization when I was Executive Director way, way back in the 1980’s. I remember being a part of the National Convention Committee and he supplied me with lots of Cape Breton promotional material to take to Vancouver with me. Great guy, enjoy your memories.
Jennifer Craig
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Carol Ann Sheppard posted a condolence
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Muriel, Donna, Karen, Judy & Family~~Our heartfelt condolences are extended to each and every one of you on learning of Donnie's passing. Lots of fond childhood memories spent at 654 Willow Street with the Blackwood clan. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during the difficult days ahead. New Waterford and Cape Breton lost a great Ambassador with his passing. Rest easy my friend. Manny and Carol Ann (Sheppard) Taylor.
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Gregory Carrigan posted a condolence
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Muriel:
So sorry to read of Donnie’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Greg
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Odette Boudreau-Labranche posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
I am very sorry to hear that Donnie passed away. I have fond memories of the many parties he had with my parents. As soon as I smelled Old Spice, I knew that Donnie was in the house. And to this day, whenever I smell that cologne, I think of him. When it was time for music and Dad took out the guitar, Donnie would always request to sing his favourite song: “Take me out to the ball game”. Donnie had the best dry and witty sense of humour! When I was a teenager, he came over for Dad’s birthday and he joined us in singing Happy Birthday. We had finished the song but he continued to add another lyric and sang: “Get plastered you bastard...”. I remember how surprised I was to hear such language and how funny it was! He was always sneaking in great one-liners. Donnie was a true friend to my Dad. When they got together, it was always a great show of music and comedy. I can only imagine how difficult his loss is for Muriel, Donna, Karen and Judy. I am thinking of you during this difficult time. We lost a good man but I know he will be sharing his wit and telling all the angels stories about Cape Breton and New Waterford in heaven.
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Patsy (MacAulay) and Cyril MacKinnon posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Our sincerest sympathy on the loss of a wonderful man. Donnie was bright light within our community and always supportive of our arts and artists.
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Tammy Martin posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Please accept my condolences for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
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Karen & Lowell Simpson posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Judy, Colman and family - we are sorry to hear that your dear Dad passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Thinking of you and your family. Love Lowell & Karen Simpson
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Anne Marie Sime posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
My sincere sympathy to Don's family on your loss.
As a former employee of the Cape Breton Tourist Association and the N.S. Dept of Tourism, I always enjoyed Don's passion and love for our province, especially Cape Breton. May he rest in peace..
Anne Marie Sime
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Mary Stevens posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
My sincerest sympathy to all of Donnie's family on his recent passing. For many years I worked at the Department of Tourism and came to know and appreciate Don's dedication to the tourism industry. I trust you have many happy memories to give you comfort at this sad time.
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Buddy MacDonsld posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
My thoughts and sympathy are with you all..many fond memories of good times with Donnie..
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Father Gerry White posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Dearest Muriel, "The Girls" and extended family.
I am one of those many people who held Donnie in such high esteem. He was a mentor and strong friend to me and as you know gave me my first job at Woolworth's,
We sang together in the New Waterford Chorale, had many wonderful visits in your welcoming home.
Donnie read at my First Mass at Mount Carmel. He always encouraged me in my formative years and you both impacted my life greatly.
I am in Florida until May but be assured I have been praying for all of you especially you Muriel his life's partner and his beloved girls. Behind every good man is a good woman and without a doubt that's you.
You loved Donnie in good times and especially you "loved him to death."
In prayer with you as you say farewell on Friday and my Mass will be for Donnie and that God gives you whatever grace you need to move forward.
Blessings and love,
Gerry
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Gordon Stewart posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
My condolences to the Blackwood family. Knew Donnie through the early days of TIANS and many Tourism activities & trade shows. Sorry for the loss, another good person leaves our lives.
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Glenn Morrison posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Dear Blackwood Family,
So sorry to read of your husband/father’s passing. He was a great man and will be missed by all.
Sincerely,
Glenn and Virginia Morrison
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Nancy Perrier posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
My sincere condolence to everyone affected to his past to the other side.
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Bert & Sarah Morrison posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Sincere condolences to the Blackwood family- May wonderful memories comfort you in your loss. Prayers, Bert & Sarah
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John Angione posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Heaven just became a better place with Donnie's presence. He was and will always be remembered as a good man, a wonderful husband, father, grand father and good friend. Fly with the angels Donnie.. Our sympathy to all the family. John and Cheryl.
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Douglas B. Chiasson, Squamish, BC posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Dear Muriel, Collette, David, Charles & Family; my sincerest condolences on your loss. Donnie was a "larger than life" community leader in New Waterford. Although I left NW at 17, my memory of Donnie's drive to serve his community in various ways in the short time that I knew him left a permanent impression on me of how one person can make life better for everyone. I am certain that by his example he has sparked the desire in many to also do their part. He was one of a kind.
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Gabe And Linda Gazzola posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Our deepest condolences to the Blackwood family on the loss of Donnie.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
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Helen and Hubert Chiasson posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Muriel and Family: Helen and I are so sorry that we can be at neither the wake nor the funeral as we are heading to Houston on Thursday to see our grandsons (and daughter and son-in-law). We have never met two nicer and more inviting people than you and Donnie and want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. A great husband, dad, grandpa, community worker, and friend will be missed, but I am confident that he will be rewarded for his good works. Take care. -- Helen and Hubert
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Cyril & Linda MacNeil posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Dear Muriel, Donna, Karen, Judy & the Blackwood Family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Donnie. His obituary wonderfully sums up his 3 great loves; his family, New Waterford and Cape Breton. Your family will be in our prayers in the coming week ahead.
God Bless,
Cyril & Linda - Sussex, NB
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Harry Steele posted a condolence
Monday, March 4, 2019
Beautiful tribute to Donnie. We met a few time when we were both much younger but I know he was a fine upstanding man. To Muriel. Collette, Greg, Charles ; daughters Judy, Donna and Karen Anne plus the nephews and nieces our condolences and prayers go out to you on this sad time. God bless you all.
Harry & Flo.
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Joanne Rudderham posted a condolence
Monday, March 4, 2019
Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Sending my deep condolences for the loss of your family patriarch.
Love, Joanne Rudderham
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Cecile Blackwood posted a condolence
Monday, March 4, 2019
My most sincere and heart felt condolences to the Blackwood family.
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Michelle McLeod posted a condolence
Monday, March 4, 2019
Thinking of you and your family and friends at this time.
A special Father and Friend. Hugs, from Finn and I,
Sincerely,
Michelle McLeod
Finn Larkin
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Tony Leudy posted a condolence
Monday, March 4, 2019
DONNIE Will be missed by all who knew him! He was a great man and neighbour.
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Barbara & Gerald Sturdy posted a condolence
Monday, March 4, 2019
Our hearts go out to Judy & Colman and the entire family at this difficult time. His memories will always be in you hearts. God Bless you all
Barb & Gerald & Families
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Stan Kirsten Kaj and Braeden posted a condolence
Monday, March 4, 2019
Judy, Coleman, Ryan, Kyle and the entire Munro/Blackwood Family. We offer our heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Sylvia Doyle (Pellerine) posted a condolence
Monday, March 4, 2019
To the Blackwood family
I am extremely sorry to hear about your loss.
He has definitely left an indelible impact.
Accept my deepest condolence.
May he rest easy
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Joann & Blaise Campbell posted a condolence
Monday, March 4, 2019
Muriel, Donna, Karen & Judy, so sorry to hear of the loss of Donnie, our thought and prayers are with you all during this difficult time..
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Angela Gladwin posted a condolence
Monday, March 4, 2019
Muriel, Karen and families, my deepest sympathies in your time of loss.
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Susan Samways posted a condolence
Monday, March 4, 2019
Dear Muriel, Donna, Karen and Judy,
I was deeply saddened to hear the passing of your husband and Dad.
Cape Breton lost an amazing Tourism Ambassador.
He will certainly be missed.
My prayers and thoughts are with your family.
Susan and Barry Samways
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Derrick Nearing posted a condolence
Monday, March 4, 2019
To the Blackwood family, I want to send my deepest condolences on your loss. Growing up in New Waterford I always remember Donnie as a community minded person who gave much and asked little. May memories of earlier times shared comfort you all at this difficult time.
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Dr. James Guy posted a condolence
Monday, March 4, 2019
Sad to read of Donnie"s passing. He was a generous person, always pleasant and very intelligent. Got to know Donnie over the years at the College of Cape Breton and other venues in CB. Will miss seeing him and talking about our lives in CB.JimGuy
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Simon and Sharon Hurd posted a condolence
Monday, March 4, 2019
Muriel, Donna, Karen and Judy. To you and your families, please accept our condolences. He was a fine man and will be missed. Know he is at peace and watching down on you all.
Love,
Simon and Sharon
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Andree Gracie posted a condolence
Monday, March 4, 2019
So very sorry for your loss. Don was my first boss, and the best boss ever. He was always so supportive and had so many creative tourism ideas. Thinking of you Muriel, Donna, Karen and Judy and their families, hugs to you all.
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Paul W Ryan posted a condolence
Sunday, March 3, 2019
Our sincere condolences to the Blackwood family. May Donny rest in peace
Paul and Lucy Ryan, Waltham, Ma.
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Dave and Paula Kearney posted a condolence
Sunday, March 3, 2019
We are very sorry for your loss. Lots of great memories of Donnie growing up.
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donna gouthro tatlock posted a condolence
Sunday, March 3, 2019
So sorry for your loss prayers an hugs for the family
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Paula and Gord Wilkie posted a condolence
Sunday, March 3, 2019
Blackwood family, we are very sorry for the your loss. Donnie was a wonderful man that did amazing work for the community. His love and support for his family was always evident. Peace and love to all of you. Paula and Gord Wilkie
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Barb Baldwin, St.John's NL posted a condolence
Sunday, March 3, 2019
So sorry to hear the news of Don's passing.
George and I were friends from years ago, when he lived in NL.
Condolences to the family.
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Valerie Carrigan posted a condolence
Sunday, March 3, 2019
Dear Muriel ,Donna, Karen ,Judy and The Blackwood family,
We were very saddened to hear of Donnie’s passing. We share your grief and hope he is at peace.
I will be forever grateful for giving me my first job at Woolworths .
He wore many hats over the years , the proudest being a Father to his girls and a grandfather to his grandchildren.
God Bless !
Valerie & Rick Carrigan
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Pam and Dave Howell posted a condolence
Sunday, March 3, 2019
Murial, Donna, Karen and Judy - our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Donnie was a wonderful man who always made people feel so welcome and was a wonderful kind friend to dad and mom throughout the years. Keep your memories close to your heart.
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annie mae chiasson posted a condolence
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Muriei, karen Judy and Donna, My heart is broken to hear of your father's passing. He was the sweetest man I have ever met. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this terrible time. Hugs to you all and God bless.
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joseph jones posted a condolence
Saturday, March 2, 2019
prayers to the blackwood family i knew donnie a long time
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Hank & Melita Smith posted a condolence
Saturday, March 2, 2019
To David and the Blackwood family. We are so sorry to hear of Donnie's passing. May your memories of him comfort you at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
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Willy@Mary Bisson posted a condolence
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Donnie Blackwood always the Gentleman. Muriel and daughters sorry to hear of Donnie's passing,he will be missed may he R.I.P.
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Kathy and Mike Hinchey posted a condolence
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Dear Muriel and your entire family, we are so sad to hear of Donnie's passing. He was a kind man and wonderful neighbor. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Kathy(Kearney) and Mike Hinchey
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David White posted a condolence
Saturday, March 2, 2019
So sorry to hear about Donnie’s passing. Thinking of Donnie and his family.
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Lillian Morris posted a condolence
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Muriel and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Donnie's passing. He was a wonderful man. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May the love your family shares comfort you in the days ahead. We have so many cherished memories over the years. Sending my love,
Lillian Morris
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Dale Kearney posted a condolence
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Murial, Judy, Karen, Donna and families.
On behalf of myself and my mom Boots we would like to express our condolences at this time. Donnie was such a wonderful neighbor and kind man. Alot of great memories from back in the day. Donnie will be sadly missed
Dale Kearney and family and Boots Kearney
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Joan & Adam MacDonald posted a condolence
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Dear Muriel, Donna, Judy, Karen & families.
Sending our heartfelt condolences on the loss of such a special man! He left his mark on the world! It was quite evident that family was most important to him. His memories will bring you comfort in the difficult days ahead! You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
Love, Joan & Adam
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Claire luedey Julian posted a condolence
Friday, March 1, 2019
Dear Muriel, I was so saddened To hear of Donnie's passing.I remember him as a lovely man and you were the perfect couple we all admired. My sincere condolences to you and your family on this tragic loss.
Claire
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