Trackside
01-18-2006, 10:07 AM
We have learned of the passing of a long time region supporter and Life Member of CRCA, Don Hyland. Don was an instrumental member of CRCA and the emergency services provided by them in the 60's and 70's. His instruction and care and handling of members of the region who were in need of emergency services was legendary.
Below is his obituray from the Toronto Star
HYLAND, Don
HYLAND, Don Dario Luigi Intdriani - W.W. II Veteran Officer Brother of the Order of St. JohnPassed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2006 at Huronia District Hospital, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Gwynneth Yuill. Loving father of daughter Donna and her husband Rick Tkachuk, and son Robert and his wife Joy. Adored Popa of Nikolaus. Don enlisted with the U.S. Marines and later the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve, where he attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander. After the war, Don started work at Bell Canada where he remained for all of his working life. In 1949 Don became a First Aid Instructor and went on to serve in the St. John Ambulance Brigade in Halton/Peel and remained actively involved in various council in Midland/Penetang until the end. In the 60's Don became heavily involved in car racing, joining Canadian Race Communication Association, eventually becoming Director of Ambulance and Rescue. Don's first love was Boy Scouts, where he was cub and scout master in Toronto and later served on councils in the Georgian Bay region. In recent years Don has been active in the various rock collecting groups, the Royal Canadian Regiment-Penetang and the Askinonia Senior Centre. Don enjoyed playing Santa for the O.S.P.C.A., Pet Pics with Santa every year. Don's family would like to thank Dr. Karson, Rev. Peter and the nurses of 2 East for helping to make his final days comfortable. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Midland O.S.P.C.A.
R.I.P. Don Luigi
Below is his obituray from the Toronto Star
HYLAND, Don
HYLAND, Don Dario Luigi Intdriani - W.W. II Veteran Officer Brother of the Order of St. JohnPassed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2006 at Huronia District Hospital, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Gwynneth Yuill. Loving father of daughter Donna and her husband Rick Tkachuk, and son Robert and his wife Joy. Adored Popa of Nikolaus. Don enlisted with the U.S. Marines and later the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve, where he attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander. After the war, Don started work at Bell Canada where he remained for all of his working life. In 1949 Don became a First Aid Instructor and went on to serve in the St. John Ambulance Brigade in Halton/Peel and remained actively involved in various council in Midland/Penetang until the end. In the 60's Don became heavily involved in car racing, joining Canadian Race Communication Association, eventually becoming Director of Ambulance and Rescue. Don's first love was Boy Scouts, where he was cub and scout master in Toronto and later served on councils in the Georgian Bay region. In recent years Don has been active in the various rock collecting groups, the Royal Canadian Regiment-Penetang and the Askinonia Senior Centre. Don enjoyed playing Santa for the O.S.P.C.A., Pet Pics with Santa every year. Don's family would like to thank Dr. Karson, Rev. Peter and the nurses of 2 East for helping to make his final days comfortable. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Midland O.S.P.C.A.
R.I.P. Don Luigi