William Donald Rivington was born in Carp in 1925. He was the son of Ruggles Rivington and Myrtle Campbell. He married Erva Eastman in 1948..
Donald Rivington of Kinburn passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013. Beloved soulmate of Erva Eastman for over 65 years. Loving father of Stewart (Margaret), Gwen (Bill) Pennings and Debbie (Larry) Ingram. Proud Grandpa of Christopher Pennings (Kathleen Wood), Angela (James) Harron, Melissa (James) Markell. Great-Poppy to Rachel Pennings, Connor, Noah, Maya Harron and Holly Markell. Dear brother of Douglas (Helen) Rivington and Helene (Keith) LeBarron. Survived by sister-in-law Olive Rivington and brother-in-law Dalton (Betty) Eastman. Special uncle to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents T.R. and Myrtle (Campbell) Rivington; brothers Neville (Ruth) and Glenn. Donald was a dedicated family man who loved family gatherings. He was a lifelong passionate dairy farmer who enjoyed working the land. He thoroughly relished his weekly barn sales at Leo's and his friends there. Donald took great pleasure in watching hockey on T.V. at home. Friends may visit at the Carp Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 115 Rivington Street, Carp, ON on Monday, December 2, 2013 and on Tuesday. Funeral Service will be held at St. James Anglican Church, Carp on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute or St. James Anglican Church would be appreciated.[1]
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