The family of the late Donald E. Locke wishes to express their sincere appreciation for the many acts of kindness shown to our family during this very difficult time.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended the visitation and funeral service to pay their respects and share special memories of Don, about how he was such a remarkable man. Your kind gestures, words, and presence were a wonderful comfort through out this journey. Thank you for all the cards, phone calls, food, prayers, and donations made in Don's memory. Thank you to Majors Brian and Valerie Wheeler for a beautiful service. Don's daughter, Sharon, and granddaughter Sydney; for the readings. Thank you to his brother, Bill, for his beautiful tribute to a man well loved. Thank you to Dennis Barnes for playing Don's favourite music.

A special thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff of the Western Long-Term Palliative Care unit, Dr. Lafferty, and all the paramedics who were always available to see to our needs; you are all wonderful, amazing people. A very special thank you to Don's two homecare workers, Sherry and Vicky, who always went above and beyond for his needs. He loved them dearly. Many thanks to all of our family and friends who helped prepare food, and helped with the reception at the funeral home following the service; and to those who sent meals and food to the house.

Thank you to Dwayne Parsons and his staff at Country Haven Funeral Home for all of your help, kindness, and professionalism shown to our family.

Don was a beautiful man who loved to read from his large selection of material, play his guitar, and sing songs around the campfire with Kevin. He also enjoyed a good cigar with Alan and his friends.

We'll keep his memory alive doing all the things he enjoyed. He will certainly be missed at the campground around the fire.

Forever grateful.

-Bride and family.

The family of the late Donald E. Locke would like to announce his peaceful passing at the palliative care unit, Western Memorial Regional hospital on January 14, 2026 in his 92nd year.

Leaving to mourn is his wife of 19 years Bridgett (Bride) Locke, his daughters Sharon (Jerry) Dawe, Steady Brook, Lisa (Barry) Rumbolt, Marys Harbour, Labrador, Kim Field, Halifax, Sherry (Paul) Hicks, Robert (Crystal) Field, Corner Brook. Grandchildren Ian, Kylie, Devin, Robert, Sidney, Addison & Great Grandchild Leo. Brothers Gene (Ruby), Gary (Cindy), Bill (Marcie), along with a large circle of Nieces, Nephews & Friends.

He is pre deceased by Mother & Father Sophie May Locke (Nee Pye), Wallace Locke, Jim and Floss, sister Beverley Malone (Nee Locke) and Nellie Taylor (Mother of Lisa and Sharon)

In his early years he worked with Locke's Electrical, and the city of Corner Brook, and in his later years he went to trade school to become a certified carpenter. He worked in Corner Brook, Toronto and Halifax. Then,  he found his way back home where he lived with his Mother, until he met and married Bride.

He loved his cabin at Bonne Bay Pond, and camping at South Brook and Pineridge park where all of his camping friends loved to listen to him sing and play his guitar around the campfire.

At Don's request cremation has taken place. Visitation on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 1pm -2:30 pm followed by the service at 2:30 pm at Country Haven funeral home, Country Rd officiated by Major Brian Wheeler, interment at a later date. You are invited to share food & happy memories following the service at the home.

Donations in Don's memory can be made to the Salvation Army for their special needs in the community.

Special thank you to his two home care workers Sherry &Vickey. The palliative care unit and Dr Kate Lafferty. Dr Leon (Western Memorial Regional Hospital Emergency Department Doctor) and all of the paramedics who attended to Don during his time of need.

For those who are unable to attend, the funeral service will be livestreamed via Country Haven Funeral Home's Facebook page.