Obituary of Donald Robert Stephen Loveridge

It is with great sadness that we would like to announce the sudden passing of Don Loveridge on June 29th, 2024 in his 84th year. He was a proud Newfoundlander born in Twillingate. Don is predeceased by his parents: Malcom and Augustus Agnes (Guy) Loveridge. Don leaves with fond and loving memories his loving spouse Ghyslaine Cheney of 48 years and beloved son Terry Loveridge. His sister Shirley- spouse Elmer (Al) Gay (deceased), his brother-in-law Jean Cheney and his spouse Lyne (Remillard) as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. He loved to travel back home to his simple Newfoundland roots; the smell of the salt air and feel the ocean breeze, take a wander over the back hills or just spending time with family and friends. He was soft a spoken, gentle and fun-loving spouse who was always present, and a great friend. He had a deep passion for music (playing guitar), photography, politics, reading, black and white movies, family history (Newfoundland and Labrador), baseball (Blue Jays) and fishing. He practiced karate for several years and he was a black belt. He worked as a radio operator and manager for Transport Canada for 35 years. His career took him to several places in Canada, particularly in Quebec and the Far North and Ottawa. Transport Canada was a great family of colleagues and friends. Our special thanks and gratitude to the many dedicated health professionals at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, namely the Neuro Acute Care Unit (NACU) and the Palliative Care team and the other associated professionals who took so great care of Don. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. We love you, Don. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory, no one can steal. A Celebration of Life will be held on August 11th, 2024, in Orleans Ontario at the Canadian Legion 800 Taylor Creek Drive, Orleans, Ontario from 11:00am. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.