DONALD NORTHRUP

Obituary of DONALD LESLIE NORTHRUP

NORTHRUP: After spending a wonderful day with his wife, prior to suffering a massive stroke, Donald “Don” Leslie Northrup, of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, on Sunday, September 11, 2016, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, age 84. Beloved husband of Sharon Jeanne (Warren) (Sutherland) (Rotteau) Northrup. Loved father and father-in-law Keith and Linda Northrup of London, Ken and Michelin Northrup of Fonthill, Donna and Derek Hunt of Barrie, Dave and Paula Northrup of St. Thomas, Dan Northrup of British Columbia. Remembered by Sharon’s family Jeff Sutherland and MaryAnne Kenney of Hensall, Brian Sutherland of Exeter, Mark and Margaret Sutherland of Mount Carmel. Don will be loved and missed by his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and their families. Dear brother-in-law of Robert Ripley. Predeceased by his parents Hartley and Francis (Sweeney) Northrup, son Terry Northrup, siblings Eileen Ripley, Bruce Northrup, Barbara Speight, Sandra Northrup and Patsy Saikaley. At Don’s request, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 11 a.m. Interment Elmdale Cemetery, St. Thomas, at 2 p.m. If desired, memorial donations (payable by cheque) to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, South Huron Hospital or a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.