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In Memory of
Don Tew
February 2, 1935 – July 20, 2020 - Age 85

Service Summary

A graveside service will be held at the Southampton Cemetery on Saturday July 25, 2020 at 12 noon.

Obituary

Tew, Don passed away peacefully at the Owen Sound Hospital on Monday July 20, 2020. Donald Herbert Tew of Owen Sound and formerly of Southampton at the age of 85. Beloved husband to Rhoda Sutherland and the late Arlene Tew (Disher). Proud father to David and his wife Kimberly of Stratford and Christopher and his wife Katherine of Port Elgin, and grandfather to Harrison and Abigail. Don will be fondly remembered by Rhoda’s family, Brenda (John Close) Sutherland, Donna (Myron) Yoworski, Stephen (Rose Gallo) Sutherland, and Bruce Sutherland, and all of their families. Survived by his sisters Barbara (Ken) Arthur and Doreen Schwantz, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Herbert & Lillian Tew, by his sister Margaret and her husband Ron Kelly, and by his brother-in-law Lester Schwantz.

Don spent 40 years enjoying his time visiting with his customers in his barbershop on High St, and then in his home on Victoria St.

Don was a proud member of St. Lawrence Lodge No. 131 and was elected Worshipful Master in 1973 and again in 1984/5. St. Lawrence Lodge presented Don with the Veteran Jubilee Medal signifying 50 years a Master Mason on April 1, 2020.

A graveside service will be held at the Southampton Cemetery on Saturday July 25, 2020 at 12 noon.

If desired, memorial donations may be to Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation, or to the Shriners Hospital for Children.