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- It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Brydon on Monday, June 14, 2010 at the Grace Hospital, aged 81 years. Don was predeceased by parents Albert and Norah and mother and father-in-law, Mary and Reuben Groves. Leaving to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 48 years, Agnes; son Stuart, daughters Melanie Russell (Gregory) and Michelle McDonald (Michael) and six grandchildren Alex, Katie, Stephanie and Evan Russell and Nicole and Sean McDonald. Born in Winnipeg on September 22, 1928, Don was adopted at the age of two by Albert and Norah Brydon. Don lived in Birtle until he was 14, when he and his family moved to Neepawa to live in the family homestead. When Don turned 18, he joined the R.C.A.F. and upon discharge five years later, he attended the Agricultural School in Brandon for almost three years. Once he decided farming wasn't for him, Don and good friend Stu Browning made their way to Winnipeg. He worked several years for MacDonald Brothers Aircraft Company (Bristol Aerospace) where he met his future wife. Never one to jump into things quickly, he finally proposed to Agnes after six years of courtship and they were married November 25, 1961. Don and Agnes enjoyed a long and loving life together. They shared a love of their Scottish heritage and spent many happy years dancing together with the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS). Countless friendships and memories were created through their associations with the Lord Selkirk Boys Pipe Band, the RSCDS, the Manitoba Highland Dancers Association and the many summers spent volunteering at the Mug Pub Pavilion of Folklorama. In August of 1987, Don was forced to retire after surviving a near-fatal car accident, but the cottage they purchased at Winnipeg Beach the following summer, provided them with many summers of happiness and relaxation. And of course, his favourite times at the cottage were when his children and grandchildren came out to spend time with him. Don and Agnes enjoyed many holidays together including a family trip to Scotland, a trip alone to Italy and several winter holidays in Florida, Texas, Arizona, Hawaii, California, both coasts of Canada and several visits to Toronto. In 2008, they travelled to New York City to enjoy a holiday with both daughters and all six grandchildren. Don will be forever missed by his loving family and friends. We would like to thank all those who were involved in Don's care at the Grace Hospital - for treating him with such dignity and respect and for the compassion you showed his family during this difficult time.
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1928 - 2010 (81 years)
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