Obituary of Donald Arthur Jennings

The death of Donald Arthur Jennings, 60, of Saint John, loving husband of 35 years to Joan E. (O'Neill) Jennings, occurred on Monday, November 8, 2004, surrounded by family at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John, he was the only child of the late Arthur E. and Hattie M. (Lattimore) Jennings. Don began his teaching career at Vocational High School and later taught at Princess Elizabeth, Barnhill and retired from St. Malachy's High School in 1999, after 37 years. Don graduated from UNBSJ, as a mature student with his Bachelor of Arts degree. Family was his greatest accomplishment and he always strived to insure that his family was comfortable and secure. Donnie loved music, nature, traveling and his motor home. He will be sadly missed. Affectionately known as “Donnie”, he will be sadly missed by his wife, Joanie, his children, Ryan (Brooke DeMoulin) of Albuquerque, NM and Erin (fiancé Michael Sangster) of Falmouth, NS, his mother-in-law, Miriam (Mim) O'Neill of Saint John, sisters-in-law, Kathy Stewart and Carol Johnson and brother-in-law Terry O'Neill, one aunt, Lorna McCluskey, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and his precious pooch, Maggie. Resting at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Thursday 7-9 PM. A memorial celebration of Donnie's life will be held at Brenan's Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, November 12, 2004 at 12:00 Noon. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of the donors' choice would be appreciated.