Obituary of Donald "Don" Lockhart

(Founder Lockhart Electric, Sarnia)

Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital while surrounded by loved ones in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 17, 2017; George Donald “Don” Lockhart of Braeside, Ontario; formerly of Sarnia passed away at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Beth (nee Nelson) and by a former marriage of the late Ruth (nee Chamney). Dearly loved father of Steve (Nancy) and Shaun (Laura Ferrera), both of Sarnia, Scott of Milton, Seth (Heather) and Shona (Paul Gray), both of Sarnia and stepfather of Nancy Ryan (Raymond Foley) of Ottawa. Predeceased by a stepdaughter, Jill Burr. Cherished and much loved Grandpa and Papa of Christie, Craig, Ryan, Jordan, Caleb, Michael, Katie, Jessica, Jocelyn, Jenelle, Joshua, Joel, Jacob and Hope and “Great-Grandpa” of 14. The last surviving child of the late Harry and Muriel (Norris) Lockhart, Don was predeceased by his 3 sisters: Hazel Mason (late Don), Eileen Burns (late Don) and Elva O’Hare (late Ken). A light spirited soul, Don enjoyed people. His ability to fix, repair or build just about anything was remarkable. His witty sense of humour made people feel at ease when around him. He will be missed. Relatives and friends paid their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Tuesday evening, December 19^th from 6 to 7:45 p.m. A Tribute to Don followed in the Pilon Family Chapel at 8 o’clock. For family and freinds in Sarnia, a visitation took place at the Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia on Saturday, January 6th, 2018 from 1 to 3 p.m. with a celebration of life service scheduled for 3 o'clock. A reception followed. Spring interment in Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery, Sarnia. In memory of Don, please consider a donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association.