Obituary of Donald Eric Lahn

LAHN, Donald Eric “Shaney”

“A light has just gone out”

Passed away peacefully, at the Westmount on Monday, April 22, 2019 at the age of 86 years.

Survived by his beloved wife of almost 60 years, Mary Ellen, his children, Michael (Carol) Lahn, Patti Warr, Laurie Lahn (Dan), Stephen Lahn (David), Michelle (Dan) Donovan, Chris (Leah) Lahn, and his grandchildren, David (Rebecca), Mark (Matthew), Andrew (Rebecca), Laura (Chris), Zachary, Ella, Jacob, Tyler, Sydney and one soon to be great-grandchild. Don is also survived by his brother Larry (Jean) Lahn, sister-in-law Ruth Lahn and son-in-law Harry Warr. 

Predeceased by his parents David and Alma (nee Weigel) Lahn, and brothers Gerald (Audrey), Ken (Marjorie), Rob, Lloyd (Shirley) Lahn.

Don was a kind person who will be remembered for his deep love of family, his warm hugs and his gentle manner.  Don retired from Mutual Life after 36 years. He was a member of St. Agnes Church Choir, volunteered with Food for Children, the Holy Name Society and the Knights of Columbus. Don loved his times at the family cottage, gardening and playing the organ, so loud the neighbours could hear.

Friends are invited to share their memories of Don with his family during visitation at St. Agnes RC Church, 75 Bluevale St. N., Waterloo on Friday, April 26, 2019 from 10 am – 11:45 am.  The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the church at 12 noon followed by a reception in the Parish Hall. Cremation will have taken place and interment will be held at Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo

In lieu of flowers, condolences for the family and donations to the Alzheimer Society may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519.745.8445.