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 Donald Marino East 1936-2008 Donald Marino East of Grande Prairie Alberta passed away on April 8th, 2008 at the age of 71 years. Don was born in Climax Saskatchewan December 26th 1936. He had resided in Dawson Creek area for the last 40 years of his life. In 2001 he moved to Grande Prairie to be near his daughter Donna. Don was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. In his lifetime of employment he worked many years in the oil field. He enjoyed spending his time with family and friends. He loved country and fiddle music, playing crib and doing puzzles. He was a generous good-hearted kind man with a good sense of humor. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, taking them to rodeos, auctions and truck rides. He told jokes, stories and sang all the time. Dad will be sadly missed by all who knew him. It was Dad’s wish to be cremated and laid to rest by Evelyn in Riverview Cemetery in Pouce Coupe, BC and also to be with his parents in the Climax Saskatchewan Cemetery, at a later date. Memorial services were held at Bergeron Funeral Chapel in Dawson Creek BC on April 12, 2008. Don is survived by his two daughters Agnes (David) Allen; Donna Calliou; stepchildren Randy Freeman; Tracy Calliou; Ricky Calliou, and one sister Janice Charles, grandchildren: Tenisha, Jailyn, Madison, Tyler, Ava, Raquel, Devin, Reid, Owen, Harley and Brittany and numerous nieces and nephews. Don was predeceased by his parents Agnes and Frank East; two brothers William (Bill) and Kenneth East; two sisters Gwen Keen, Phyllis Ferguson, his lifelong partner Evelyn Calliou and stepdaughter Tammy Calliou. We thank all who supported us through this difficult time. We are forever grateful to all who showed kindness during our time of need. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Bergeron Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd. Dawson Creek, British Columbia. |
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