MERCER, Donald ''Don'' - Passed away into the arms of the Lord on Thursday, November 3, 2005 at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, at the age of 77 years. Don was the beloved husband of 58 years to Ethel (nee Hawkins) of Barrie. Loving father of Carol and her husband Tom Jefferies of Stittsville, Wayne and his companion Joan of Mississauga, and Richard and his wife Jamie of Courtice. Loved grandfather of 9 grandchildren. Dear brother of Eileen Rinehart of Barrie, Bernice Todoroff of Orillia, Dalton of Sutton, and Harold of Orillia. Don was a devoted Christian and a long time active member of the Independent Order of the Oddfellows. A celebration of Don's life will be held at ''Heritage Place'', I.O.O.F. Senior Citizens Home, 20 Brooks Street, Barrie on Saturday, November 12th at 11 a.m. As an expression of sympathy, donations in memory of Don may be made to the I.O.O.F. Senior Citizens Home ''Redevelopment Fund''. Arrangements entrusted to the COLDWATER FUNERAL HOME, Coldwater (705-686-3344 or 1-888-645-5485). Toronto Star; 2005-11-05 == Residents of Brampton, Ontario will remember Don Mercer as an employee of The Conservator, then The Daily Times. Muriel M. Davidson -- List Admin