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Address: 50 John Street North, Arnprior, Ontario, K7S2N2, Canada
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Donald "Don" Sullivan

1946 - 2025

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Arnprior, Ontario, Canada

613 623 5194

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Arnprior, Ontario, Canada

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Renfrew County Law Association Law Library - Att Sheri Proulx donated to Arnprior Regional Health Foundation

Friday, May 9, 2025

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Suzanne Lalonde posted a condolence

Sunday, May 4, 2025

My sincerest condolences to Don's family, my thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time.

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Cara Murphy posted a condolence

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Dear Stephanie and Family, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your parents. I am shocked at how close their deaths happened to each other but I think it’s a true testament of how much they loved each other. I still remember your parents even though I haven’t seen them since childhood. I have great memories of growing up in Etobicoke/Toronto and hanging out at your place. Your parents always made the kids feel welcomed, despite our antics. I will keep them in my thoughts and cherish the memories. Sending hugs to you and the family.

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Sharon Olmstead donated to Canadian Cancer Society - Société Canadienne Du Cancer

Saturday, April 19, 2025

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lucy posted a condolence

Saturday, April 19, 2025

Sheila and Don were two of the nicest people I have met in my life.I am so sorry for there loss I have fond memories of both of them my heartfelt condolances to Stef and Noreen and family I am truly honoured to have known them Lucy Gallo

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Helen Hall posted a condolence

Friday, April 18, 2025

So very Sorry to learn of Don's passing.While I did not know him well,I recall your Mom and know this is a doubly hard time for you now--I do remember with great pleasure,the wonderful baking she provided for our Lionette Bake Sales--and know your Dad and Mom--and you are very special people for our Hannah--Utmost sympathy to you all--and know you are in my prayers Helen Hall

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Mary And Gerry Pulcine posted a condolence

Friday, April 18, 2025

The mention of Don Sullivan's name brings a smile every time. We shared many years of schooling, from grade one to grade 13, in Arnprior. His quiet demeanor and ready wit was always available at the back of the homeroom classroom. You knew a line was coming, but you had to wait for it. He didn't change. We especially appreciated the generous, timely, assistance of Don and Sheila, prior to an urgent health crisis. They arrived at the hospital with legal papers to be signed and sealed, moments before Gerry left for the Heart Institute. Unbelievable and much appreciated. We offer sincere condolences to their families. Please know that Don and Sheila will be missed and remembered by many. Sincerely, Mary and Gerry Pulcine

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Dennis and Jeannette Bertrand posted a condolence

Friday, April 18, 2025

Our hearts are with all of you on the passing of Don. Our sincere condolences to all the Sullivan family. Sincerely, Dennis and Jeannette Bertrand

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Edward Davies donated to Arnprior Regional Health Foundation

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Very sorry to hear of Donnie's passing. He was a great guy and will be missed by many friends and former clients. We will have a toast of a nice Italian wine in his memory! Cheers, Ed& Karen Davies

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Wendy Mather & Greg Headrick posted a condolence

Thursday, April 17, 2025

The Sullivan family, Hannah and Greg, our sincere condolences. Don was a good person that helped so many people. He will be missed.

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Peter Vincent posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

My deepest condolences to the Sullivan family on Don's passing. A true gentleman in and out of the courtroom and always compassionate and understanding. I first met Don in 1995 and always enjoyed when I saw him and getting caught up. A brilliant lawyer who will be missed by many.

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Adrian Cleaver posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

My first enduring memory of Don will be from a case we did many years ago. There had been a search of the accused person's home. Don brought a application under the Charter of Rights. But instead of quoting recent caselaw, he regaled the court with a quote from William Pitt, "The poorest man may, in his cottage, bid defiance to all the force of the Crown. It may be frail; its roof may shake; the wind may blow through it; the storm may enter; but all his force dares not cross the threshold of the ruined tenement." Don's use of an 18th century quote to uphold the rights of his client was the essence of the man; erudite, dedicated to the rule of law, and committed to his clients. My second enduring memory of Don will be his smuggling of single malts into the Pentetanguishene Mental Hospital, as it was then known, for the use of the members of the board who considered inmate cases. Such behaviour today would be considered inappropriate and probably litigable. Don (and I) would consider it an act of common human decency. Deepest condolences to Don's family and to Hannah, whom we all know will keep up the good fight of her dear mentor.

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Donna Nych posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Donna was a kind and generous man always willing to listen and give advice when asked no matter what day it was.He will be missed.Rest in piece Don

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John Pepper posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Don was a treasured colleague, whether we were working together on a case or on opposing sides. Don had the whole litigator’s package: civility, honesty, a compelling (if restful) courtroom voice, the respect of fellow lawyers and of the bench, a serious (though sometimes lighthearted) dedication to his clients’ best interests, a great trove of war stories, both from the Valley and from exotic, far-away Toronto. I will miss him, and I’m sure the courts of Renfrew county and Ottawa will too.

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Cat Bandy posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

such a wonderful man, he helped me wait back then when my son was having problems and worked to get him the mental health help he needed to finish school. I will miss him and Sheila always

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Robeert B. Howe posted a condolence

Monday, April 14, 2025

My contacts with Don were infrequent despite our both having practiced law in the County for more than 40 years.- because we were at the eastern and southern extremities of the County. However, I immediately developed and have always held a profound respect for Don as one who epitomizes all that a lawyer should be in terms of personal integrity, love and respect for the law (including in particular the ideals embodied in our Charter of Rights and Freedoms) and capable and courageous representation of his clients. I admired his calm and articulate submissions on behalf of his clients in court. Don's death is a sad loss to the County's legal community and to the community at large. Robert B. Howe

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Gloria and George Woods donated to Arnprior Regional Health Foundation

Monday, April 14, 2025

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Monday, April 14, 2025

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I will always remember Don as a unique individual, not bound by the usual expectations. He lived his life his way. He was always up for a good time. I will cherish the occasions we shared with a good meal, a glass of quality scotch, political debate and lots of laughs. These photos are memories of one of our great days together. There will be a line up in Heaven for Don’s legal advice and his pro bono approach. Rest in peace, my friend. I will miss you. Terry and Beth

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Saturday, April 12, 2025

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Noreen posted a condolence

Saturday, April 12, 2025

No Words, just Love

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Sandra Carnicelli posted a condolence

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Stephanie and Noreen; My heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your father. May you find peace and comfort in the knowledge that your parents are now reunited. Sandra Carnicelli

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Pino Carnicelli posted a condolence

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Stephanie and Noreen; Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times. We were blessed to have known your father and his memory will forever remain in our hearts. Pino and Susie Carnicelli and Family

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Nancy Dupuis posted a condolence

Saturday, April 12, 2025

My deepest condolences to Don’s Family. He was a great man and will truly be missed.

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Rick Callahan posted a condolence

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Stephanie, Noreen and families, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Rick and Josie Callahan

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Amanda Carruthers posted a condolence

Saturday, April 12, 2025

My husband and I have known Don both personally and professionally for many years. We are glad that we got to share our love for PEI with him. He was so happy to have purchased his Island property and we have fond memories of those visits in PEI. Don has helped so many in Renfrew County and he will be truly missed. Our condolences to his family and to his extended family, Greg and Hannah.

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Saturday, April 12, 2025

Our sincere condolences to Don's family. He was a great man and will be missed by many people.

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Diana Tomazin lit a candle

Friday, April 11, 2025

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My sincerest condolences to the Sullivan family, Hannah and Greg. Don will be dearly missed by the Renfrew County legal community. Rest in peace, Don.

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Megan MacMillan donated to Canadian Cancer Society - Société Canadienne Du Cancer

Friday, April 11, 2025

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Kevin & Ying James posted a condolence

Friday, April 11, 2025

Wow we are so sorry to hear of Don’s loss. Our deepest sympathy to Don’s family ! Don has helped us out over the years immensely and we will miss Don’s wit and that grin of his… Rest well my friend.

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Peter Campbell posted a condolence

Friday, April 11, 2025

I met Don late in life, and wish it had been much earlier. There are people you meet that it takes time to get to know, and there are people you like the instant you meet them, and Don was one of the latter. I guess you could say Don and I had a Guinness and Canadian history relationship. I mean, how many people can say they have stood together over the gravestones of Simon Fraser and Lester Pearson? The world is not as good a place as it used to be.

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Patrick Tyrrell donated to Canadian Cancer Society - Société Canadienne Du Cancer

Friday, April 11, 2025

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Lynn Cloutier posted a condolence

Friday, April 11, 2025

To Don's family, my sincerest condolences. Don assisted me a number of times professionally, and of course we had a number of conversations around the political pulse of the community. Don will be greatly missed within our community. Sincerely Lynn Cloutier

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Walter Stack posted a condolence

Friday, April 11, 2025

To Stephanie, Noreen, Bernie, Ken and the Sullivan family we send our heartfelt condolences on your loss again so soon. Don’s Passing will leave a huge void in the Arnprior Community both from his very exemplary role in the Legal profession and his service to Arnprior’s growth and advancement. I enjoyed his friendship, professional guidance and his support Sincerely Walter Barbara Stack and family

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Tony and Jennifer Lafrance posted a condolence

Friday, April 11, 2025

Our Sincere Condolences to Don’s Girls and their families. Don always had a story or joke, that I admittedly, never quite got. We would both laugh “because” of his dry sense of humor instead of “at” it !!! Don never did let me to go to court with him, despite how many Law/Crime Novels I had read and claimed I could help :) Both Don and Sheila, being my clients and us theirs, for many years, became valued friends and will be truly missed. With heavy hearts, our thoughts also go out to Hannah, Ken, Bernie and Greg, as they navigate this tremendous loss.

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Lori Ingram posted a condolence

Friday, April 11, 2025

Don was a very kind and caring person my sympathies to his family

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Andrew Lyon posted a condolence

Friday, April 11, 2025

It’s is with a saddened heart of hearing of this news . I am grateful of Don’s wisdom and advice over time. He will be missed I send condolences from our family to his family Andrew Lyon

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Donna Defalco donated to Arnprior Regional Health Foundation

Friday, April 11, 2025

Don will be missed by so many. Such a loss to our community . He helped so many .We could always count on Don to assist , answer questions( 7 days a week), and represent his/our clients. Thank you Don , Donna Defalco.

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Lillian Weber posted a condolence

Friday, April 11, 2025

My deepest sympathies to Bernie and Ken on the passing of their brother Don. Memories of him from days living on Arthur Street. RIP

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Harold & JoAnne MacMillan posted a condolence

Friday, April 11, 2025

So sorry to hear of Don's passing, he was a true believer in helping the Community in every way possible. Our thoughts and prayers to Don's entire family at this time.

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lucy posted a condolence

Friday, April 11, 2025

Noreen Stephanie and family I am so sorry to hear of the death of your Dad i knew both of your parents for many years may he RIP and he is reunited with his love Sheilia I loved them both and will miss them very much love and prayers to all the Sullivan family Lucy Gallo

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Dan & Monique Lynch posted a condolence

Friday, April 11, 2025

To the extended Sullivan family please accept our sincere condolences during this time of sorrow. Don was a founding member of the "Black & Tan" Club, whose knowledge of Guinness was unpresented. Don will be missed all that knew him. RIP

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Daniel Lynch donated to Arnprior Regional Health Foundation

Friday, April 11, 2025

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Martin and Diane Heis lit a candle

Friday, April 11, 2025

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My condolences to Don's family and friends. He was an unique individual that will be sorely missed.

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Kerri and Mike posted a condolence

Friday, April 11, 2025

Noreen, Stephanie and family - I am so sorry to read of your dads passing. Sending heartfelt condolences to each and every one of you. May you find strength and love and remember to cry, laugh and love with every memory. Kerri and Mike

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Diane Lesway posted a condolence

Friday, April 11, 2025

So very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Condolences to his family.

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Helen Klengenberg lit a candle

Thursday, April 10, 2025

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Paul Murphy (Don's brother-in-law) and Helen Klengenberg wish to give warmest condolences to the family, Noreen and Stephanie and their children. When Don first came up to Iqaluit, in 1995 with Sheila, we had to go to North mart to buy him a pair of jeans, he was over dressed for our community, he did not own a pair of casual pants. Since then, Don fell in love with denim. His court pants just didn't go well with riding on a four wheelers. RIP PEACE DON

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Anne Lyon posted a condolence

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Noreen, Stephanie and Don's family. My deepest condolences for the loss of your Dad and Grandpa. He is once again by Sheila's side. My sympathies to Don's law partner, Hannah O'Connell, and his dear friend, Greg Townley. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Anne Lyon

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Jo-Anne Camelon posted a condolence

Thursday, April 10, 2025

My sincere sympathy to Don’s family. A friend for many years, I enjoyed his dry sense of humour, quick wit and laidback laugh. He will be missed. Jo-Anne Camelon

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David Gilks posted a condolence

Thursday, April 10, 2025

My deepest condolences to Don's family.

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