Donald Lewis WALLIS

WALLIS, Dr. Donald Lewis - The family announces with sorrow, his death in Sudbury, Sunday July 13, 2008 at the age of 45 years. Don died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved son of Patricia (Gawley) and Donald Sr. Wallis of Newcastle. Cherished husband of 22 years of Sylvie (Davidson). Loving and devoted father to Tristan at home. Sadly missed by his brothers Stephen from Aurora, Robert (Deborah) from Newmarket, Paul (Charlotte) from Orillia and his sister Margot Ford (Greg) from London. Special son-in-law of Arthur (predeceased) and Georgette Davidson of Sturgeon Falls and brother-in-law to Michel (Nicole) Marc (Nicole), Yvan, Lynne (Bernard Fournier), Suzanne (Marcel Noel predeceased), Monique (Leonard Bertrand). Lovingly remembered by his 21 nieces and nephews. Friends and relatives may pay their respects at JACKSON & BARNARD FUNERAL HOME, 233 Larch St. on Thursday, July 17th from 2-5 pm and 7-9 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, July 18th at 10:30 am at St. Jean de Brébeuf parish. Don was a member of the department of Anesthesia at the Sudbury Regional Hospital since 1992. He will be fondly remembered for the dedication and compassion he showed his patients, and will be missed by the nurses and physicians he had the privilege to work with. Don was a generous supporter and patron of the arts and cultural community in Sudbury and had a great passion for outdoor activities. He fought a courageous battle with cancer and touched many with his positive outlook, his ready smile and his determination to live life to the fullest. Don, you were an inspiration to everyone that knew you. You found joy in each day and in every moment spent with the people you loved, doing the things you loved most. You are the original “rough tough wilderness fighter.“ Memorial donations may be made to the Terry Fox Foundation or the Dr. Don Wallis Memorial Bursary for medical students at NOSM. Flowers, donations or messages of condolence available online at www.lougheed.org. 11165218