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Ted Ryczko posted a condolence
Monday, May 29, 2023
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I live in Belleville and missed that Don, in Ottawa, passed away. Although my condolence is late, I still want to say it because Don was such a fine person. When I reported to Centralia in April 1966 to start my pilot training, I was assigned to work for Don at the ACSU until my course started, and Don was a great intro into the operational world of the RCAF. I was to start course on a Monday in May, and on the Friday before, Don and his wife, Gina, invited my wife and me to their home to entertain us before the Base Spring Formal Ball, and to coach us on behavior at a formal Military event. Afterwards, in my early career, my wife and I had many occasions to be passengers with Don as Captain of a Yukon and of the new Boeing 707. The last time we saw Don and Gina was at the 437 Squadron Colours parade in 1985, when then both Don and I had two tours on 437, and the 4 of us had a great chat about the good old days. So family, I regret this late posting, but it must be done because Don and Gina were such great people.
Ted and Cathy Ryczko
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Gail Harris planted a tree in memory of Donald Gilchrist
Friday, August 12, 2022
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It was a pleasure to have met you Don and becoming your friend. I enjoyed listening to your stories and you always had a smile! Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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john Crozier posted a condolence
Friday, August 12, 2022
although i am sorry to hear of Don's passing
I think of his 90 years of life with mostly good health
going to the st catharines airport to see the expeditor Don flew in
Don Gina and baby Donna Marie visiting 15 grove avenue
visiting Don Gina and the kids in Centralia
Don taking me to the base and letting me try the link trainer
borrowing his 16ft travel trailer
Having supper with Don at the Lakehouse restaurant Jordan harbour,, just chatting about the past great evening reminiscing
Dona's visits to pioneer elder care to see mom (Helen Crozier) were stopped with covid but he still called and his name was still in her memory.
Raise a glass on Niagara wine and remember a great cousin
John Crozier
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Jay Danforth posted a condolence
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Our deepest condolences to the Gilchrist clan, Don will be missed, but we’re sure Gina has been waiting to give him a piece or two.of her mind! They were instrumental in making our time in Jeddah tolerable, and we counted them as dear friends.
Jay & Doni Danforth
Edmonton
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Linda Wintermute posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Bruce, Leitha & Family.
We are sending our deepest condolences for the lost of your father/grandfather Donald Gilchrist. It is never easy to lose a parent.
Hugs and Love.
Neal & Linda Wintermute
A Memorial Tree was planted for Donald Gilchrist
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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