Former Kincardine High School teacher Don MacLeod dies at the age of 85

By: Liz Dadson  October 4, 2015  1780

Donald “Don” Malcolm MacLeod of Kincardine, died at Trillium Court, Kincardine, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015. He was 85.

Beloved husband of Marion McLeod (née MacGregor) (Holroyd). Dear father of Allan (Ellen) Holroyd of Manitoulin Island. Cherished grandfather of Brent (Karlee) of Ayr and Jim (Mendi) Holroyd of Kincardine, and great-grandfather of Maryn, Macy, Edyn, Ashlyn, Reid and Mason.

Loved uncle of Katie Champion and Ian MacLeod. Brother-in-law of June McGregor, Benny (Ray) Murray, Sam (Joan) MacGregor, Shirley Colquhoun.

Predeceased by his parents, John and Effie MacLeod; his granddaughter, Bobbie Jo Holroyd; his brother, John (Margaret); brothers-in-law, Mort McGregor, Bob Colquhoun and Jack Howard; and sister-in-law, Donna Howard.

Donald was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle. He attended high school in Hamilton, went on to earn degrees from McMaster University and from the University of Indiana, majoring in geography.

He started teaching in Toronto in 1955, then at Kincardine High School from 1976 to 1992. He co-wrote two geography textbooks that were used in local high schools. Family was very special to him. He spoke Gaelic and enjoyed his glass of scotch with his many friends and family.

A graveside service will be held at the Ripley Cemetery, Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, at 11 a.m., with Betty Elliott officiating. A Celebration of Life will take place at Trillium Court following the service.

Memorial donations to the Children’s Wish Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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Liz Dadson

Liz Dadson is the founder and editor of the Kincardine Record and has been in the news business since 1986.

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