Donn, Arlene (nee Wraxall) passed away peacefully May 10, 2023 in her 85th year. Predeceased by her loving husband of 60 years Alan, and son Billy. Survived by sons Doug (Christina), Brian (Debbie), and Jim (Mary), seven grandchildren Lisa (Jason), Colin (Kricket), Victoria (Mitchell), Shawna (Patrick), Justin, Steven (Julia), Nicole (Austin), and four great-grandchildren Baylon, Cayla, Wyatt, and Wade. Fondly remembered by lifelong friend Joan McDowell. Longtime supporter of hockey, volunteer at Matthew’s House, and member of the Lion’s Club. Visitation will be Monday May 15 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm, and the service will be Tuesday May 16 at 12pm at Rod Abrams funeral home in Tottenham, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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Service
Visitation
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, ON L0G1W0
Monday May 15, 2023
2:00 pm - 4:00pm
Monday May 15, 20236:00pm - 8:00pm
Funeral Service
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham Ontario L0G1W0
Tuesday May 16, 202312:00pm
Ian Witherspoon says
Dear Brian and Debbie and all your Families, Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Al and Arlene were such wonderful people, very community minded and giving, they will be hugely missed.
Susanne MacDonald says
So sad to hear of the passing of your Mom. That smile, quick wit and strength. Fondly remember the King City years, she was like our second Mom. We had a banter, her and I even as a young girl, that still puts warmth in my heart and a smile on my face.
Mom was so happy to have had a conversation with your Mom just a few weeks ago
reminiscing. She sends her deepest condolences.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Garry and Marg Thomson says
Our deepest condolences to Brian Jim Doug and their families for loss of mom grandma and greatgrandma
Arlene always had smile although we have not seen Arlene in a long time we have some awesome memories i our hockey days dances sending our love to all
Donna McAdie says
As I look back on the many years we have known the Donn’s. It is with a heavy heart that I am saying my final farewell to a very special lady. Arlene, a lady of promise, true to her words with an adventurous nature. Her faithfulness, and everlasting love will be cherished. She was spunky, smart and an inspiration. You will forever hold a special place in our hearts as we look back on the last 30+ years. My boys considered you to be their grandmother, they will miss you.
May family and friends find peace and comfort within their memories.
The McAdie’s
Kevin, Donna, Austin, Ryan & Kyle ️❤️
Susan & Olli Kauppinen says
Our deepest condolences to the Donn Family , for your loss .
Jerry W. Switzer says
So sad to hear the news of Arlene’s passing.
She was always a breath of fresh air with a great sense of humour.
We at the Tottenham Bluegrass Festival knew her from the years she volunteered at the Festival among all the other events she contributed to. She was a sweet lady. She will be missed.
Jerry Switzer
Bob and Ingrid Durisin says
So sorry to hear of Arlene’s passing. She always came to our kids hockey games where she always gave the referries a piece of her mind. She’ll be missed by all.
Bob and Ingrid Durisin
Chantel and David Morrow says
Sending love and prayers to the entire Donn family. Our deepest condolences.
Chantel and David Morrow
Dave Adachi says
To my dear friend and teammate I pass along my sincerest condolences from my family and your Bruins family. May momma Donn rest in peace. ❤️
Carol Parker says
To the entire Donn family,
As a young teenager, I looked up to Arlene and her husband Al. Arlene was so strong, smart and a role model for me, a young girl who was newly introduced to the Wraxall family as a stepdaughter to her brother George. I have so many fond memories of Arlene, and smart, strong, loving and funny are words that best describe those memories of her. My deepest condolences to your whole family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at his most difficult time.
Carol Parker
John and Nancy Goodwin says
Dear Doug, Brian, Jim, your wives and families;
Your Mom will be very much missed by “The coffee group”. She was at the very heart of the group. Please know that her pride in her family knew no bounds and she expressed that often.
Ruth and George stamper says
Dear family of the late Arlene. We are sorry to hear of Arlene’s passing she will be missed by her many friends and fellow lions. R.I.P with your dear husband and son. Ruth and George.
Al McClure says
Dear Brian, Debbie and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Arlene’s passing. What a wonderful and kind lady, she will be missed by everyone who loved her.
Al (McClure) especially remembers being included in family celebrations and being treated as one of the family. He will sadly miss Arlene’s good-humoured “iron fist” jokingly putting him in line when needed, (which seemed to be a lot).
Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Al & Dianna
Wally Wraxall says
Doug, Brian and Jim,
We were shocked to hear of your mom’s passing. Karen and I send our deepest condolences to you and your families. When I was younger my parents always threatened to send my brother and I to Auntie Arlene’s if we got into mischief, to this day I am still scared of her. In reality she was the kindest sweetest person I have ever known. Auntie Arlene you are loved and will be missed.
Love Karen and Wally
Sue Kennedy says
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your Mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sue & Don Veysey
Lori Ann Cochrane says
Our deepest condolences to the entire Donn family. So many years with so many fond memories. May Arlene and Al be united.
Jean & Lori Ann Cochrane
Kevin Hollingshead
Cael Cohen says
Arlene, I will miss you. You will be so very missed. You passionately and tirelessly served the Tottenham Lions Club and the community of New Tecumseth. You had such a big heart. You always had a smile for everyone. May you rest in peace. May you know how very loved you are.
To all those who loved Arlene, sending loads of healing, light, and hugs. May you find comfort and a way through this loss. Hugs.
Helen Swan says
I am sorry to hear the passing of your mother. Arlene was a very special lady. Loved her butter tarts . I had the pleasure of knowing her through Joan. She used to bring us bakes goods at Christmas time to the office. She will be missed. Thought are with you all.
Helen Swan
Jessie and John says
Brian, Debbie, Jim and family,
We were very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing.
I enjoyed little visits with her at events or at her home. She always appeared to be a feisty lady and those ladies are always fun to spend time with.
Mrs. Donn always had a smile, a twinkle in her eye and you rarely got anything past her.
Our hearts go out to all of you at this very difficult time.