Donald Gerald Chartier of Battleford passed away peacefully at Battlefords District Care Centre on Friday, August 19, 2022 at the age of 96.  Left to cherish his memory are his children; Bob (Linda) Leah, Lark (Jon); Noella (Herman) Terry, Tim, Josef, Matthias (Amanda); Tim (Joan) Jennifer (Shaun) Philip (Camille); Ted (Judy) Lisa (Ben) Mark (Michelle) Ryan (Ariel) Troy (Melissa); Laurel (Brian) Darryl, Anita (Cody) Rebekka; Ken (Lee-Ann) Kennedy (Karlin) Keegan, Kierra; Kerilee (Gregg) Jackson, Mishele; 28 great grand children and his nieces and nephews.

Don was predeceased by his wife of 72 years, Betty, infant son Donald, grandsons Robert and Dustin, brother Bud Chartier, sister Irene Chartier, parents Ernest & Ethel Chartier, sisters-in-law Ethel Adams, Evelyn Chartier and Myrtle Tegart Toothe, brothers-in-law Larry Adams, Erle Tegart and Bud Toothe, Betty’s parents Elva and Walker Phillips and nephew Garry Chartier.

Following high school, Don enlisted in the Army. He was stationed in Kingston, Ontario, awaiting deployment to Europe when the war ended.  He returned home to North Battleford and married Betty Phillips in 1946.  Don and Betty raised their family in Battleford.  Don became a journeyman plumber. He owned and operated Beaver Plumbing and Heating along with his cousin and long-time business partner Lawrence Racicot.  Following Don’s retirement, he and Betty relocated to Noella and Herman’s farm where they spent many years loving country living.  During this time, Don spent hours tending his garden and woodworking in Herman’s shop.  They eventually relocated to Caleb Village.  Don reacquainted himself with his violin and played daily.  He was an avid reader so a lot of spare time was spent with his nose in a book.  In March of 2021, Don moved into Battlefords District Care Centre where he resided until his passing.

Our family is forever grateful to Battlefords Home Care who provided care and visitation to Don and valuable assistance to our family before and during his transition to long term care.  To staff of Ward 1 at Battlefords District Care Centre, thank you doesn’t seem to be enough.  We feel blessed that his time at BDCC was enjoyable to him because of you and all the wonderful care and attention you provided him.

Don’s celebration of life will be Friday, September 30, 2022 at 12pm at the Armoury 702 102^nd Street North Battleford, SK.  Private internment will be at Battleford Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to BDCC Recreation Department.  Arrangements are entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Services and Crematorium.

 

• Date : 2022-08-22
• Location : North Battleford, SK