Marston, Donald ?Don? Fairbairn

Marston, Donald “Don” Fairbairn, Retired Sergeant – of Gaspereau, Kings County, passed away peacefully in his home, with his family on November 12th, 2010. Don was born in Simcoe, Ontario to the late Errol (Seth) and Katherine (Archibald) Marston on June 10th, 1933. He married Shirley Lorraine (Tulk) on August 3rd, 1959. The loving father of Victoria Marston, Pamela Marston-Berk (John Berk), Julie Marston (Bryant Deveaux) and Ben Marston (Cher Smith). Adoring grandfather of David Marston, Bryan, Maggie, and Robert Berk, Wyllum and Sophie Deveaux. Don leaves a brother, David John Marston (Anne), niece Elizabeth (Libby) and nephews Tom and John Carlaw. Predeceased by his brother, Robert Marston and his sister, Nora Carlaw. Don lived in Elora from 1941-1953, attending The Elora Public School and graduated from G.C.V.I. in Guelph. Don was a RCMP Dog Master from 1954 to 1975 stationed in St. John’s, NL, Sydney, NS, and Halifax, NS. He was also the Provincial Inspector for the Nova Scotia SPCA from 1979-1994. Cremation has taken place. The funeral service was held at 2pm on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 in St. John’s Anglican Church, Wolfville, Reverend Sandra Fyfe officiated. Burial took place in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Carey Me Fund, Valley Regional Hospital or a charity of your choice. Online condolences or inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com

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