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WEBSTER, Donald Edward

August 12, 1933 — July 26, 2025

The family of Donald Webster announces his peaceful passing at age 91, following a brief hospitalization in Kelowna General.

Don is survived by Joyce, his ever-loving and devoted wife of 67 years; children Marilyn, Duncan, and Margot; and grandchildren Carlin, Chelsea, Owen, Emily, and Alexandra.

Don was born in Saint John, New Brunswick. After graduating from Saint John High School, Don went on to receive his Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from UNB and Nova Scotia Tech, also earning his Microbiology Certificate from M.I.T. Boston.

His work career spanned 44 years in cane sugar refining, starting as Lab Chemist and retiring as Refinery Manager. This work took Don from Lantic Sugar in Saint John, NB, to Sucre Cartier in Montreal, QC, followed by Westcane Sugar in Oshawa, ON, and finally to Rogers Sugar in Vancouver, BC.

Don served as President of the International Association of Sugar Industry Technologists, giving him opportunities to share his vast knowledge of the industry. As a skilled bagpiper, he played in various pipe bands, including music support for the Royal Canadian Navy Reserve. Don loved football and played the sport in University. He enjoyed time spent refereeing numerous college-level football games in the provinces where he lived. He had the honour of being an Umpire for the 1984 Vanier Cup Canadian University football championship in Toronto.

Don excelled in his hobbies of woodworking and woodcarving, crafting many treasured projects. Don was also a past member of the Masonic Order and Eastern Star.

Memorial Donations in memory of Donald may be sent to MS Society of Canada, or a charity of your choice.

A Celebration of Life will be held on SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM (PDT), at St. Michael and All Angels Cathedral, 608 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC.

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Service
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM (PDT)

Location
St. Michael and All Angels Cathedral, 608 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC

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The service for WEBSTER, Donald Edward is scheduled for SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM (PDT). Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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St. Michael and All Angels Cathedral, 608 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC

608 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC

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Condolences

  • Colleen McEwan says:

    So sorry to hear of Don’s death, Joyce. My sincere condolences to you & your family.

  • Beryl Axenty says:

    I will miss his presence and his comments when we play cribbage again in the fall …. Rest in Peace. Don

  • Joanne Crawford says:

    Dear Marilyn and Ken,
    So sorry to hear of you father & father-in-law’s passing. What a good life he enjoyed!

  • Susan Jurchenko (Warner) says:

    Mrs. Webster, Ian passed on the news of Mr Webster’s passing. I am so sorry to hear this. We always talk about both with fond memories of staying at your house! The year we flew in for Thanksgiving and everyone got sick but my family! The kids sledding down your driveway. Lots of special memories. Sending love and prayers to you and your family. Sue Warner Jurchenko.

  • Mark Dale says:

    My thoughts are with you Mrs Webster and of course your whole and extended family. I’ll always cherish the time I got to spend in your loving household when I was just a rotten kid and teenager! I was always made to feel so welcome and your home was a place of great comfort for me.

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