Don, the eldest son of Louis and Jean Crooks, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on September 5, 2020 at the age of 80, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He is survived by his loving wife Betty, son Stephen (Susanne), daughters Julie, Heather (Jeff); grandchildren Devon, Grace, Dylan, Molly, Vincent, Eve, Ella, Owen; brothers Wayne (Gloria), Brian (Mary), Sherman, David, sister Cathy (Clayton), Nancy (Gary). Predeceased by brother Fraser.
Don grew up in Dartmouth, joined the Military Police 1958 and in 1964 joined the RCMP where his career included VIP security for Prime Ministers Diefenbaker, Pearson, Trudeau, Governor Generals, US Presidents Regan and Nixon, Queen Elizabeth II, Pope John Paul II, Montreal Summer Olympics 1976, Apollo II Astronauts and others.
Don loved fishing in Palmerston Lake, cycling, The Rolling Stones, rock-n-roll and palm trees.
A private family funeral entrusted to Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services (www.beechwoodottawa.ca). Due to COVID-19, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Donations in his memory may be made to Parkinson Canada at www.parkinson.ca.
Digital Guestbook
Derek,Jennifer,Zachary and Kaysie Harris
Audrey and Peter
It seems so very hard to believe that Don is gone, even though he had been sick for such a long time. Please remember that we will always be right here with you to remember, reminisce, cry and laugh. We will miss him very much.
Alice Higginson MacLaurin
Thinking of you, Betty and the rest of the family, with sympathy. May your happy memories help you through these difficult days.
Darrell and Andrea Crooks
Dear Aunt Betty and family,
We are saddened to hear of the passing of uncle Don. He was so kind, funny, and easy to talk to. We always enjoyed spending time with him when he came home for visits. During this sad time its comforting to know you have each other to lean on and you have the loving memories of him in your heart. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Darrell, Andrea, Olivia and Cameron
Irwin and Jean Sproule
We are so sorry to hear of Dons death. We always enjoyed our interactions with him over the many years. Our sympathy to you and your family.
Anne and Garry Mac Gillivray
Betty and family Deepest sympathy= our thoughts are with you.
VERN and JUDY SPICER
To the Crooks family: Deepest condolences to all of you on the passing of Don. We are thinking of you at this sad time.
Jean and Norm Cameron
Our deepest sympathy Betty to you and the family. Remembering the days at McNabb Park School.
Jim and Ann MacMillan
Our sympathy to Betty and family on Don's passing...may your memories of Don give you peace. We always enjoyed our conversations with Don.
Betty and Don Barnes
Betty, our thoughts and prayers are with you and family. We remember you and Don and the fun times with our growing families so many years ago in Alta Vista.
You're in our thought's Betty,Stephan,Heather and Julie.