April 24, 2024
We’ve lost Don Morin
QUEEN’S PARK – France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt rose in the legislature to make a statement recognizing the passing of Don Morin.
“Last Friday, my riding, my team and I lost a good friend, Mr. Don Morin. Don advocated for worker’s rights before and after his retirement from the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. He strongly believed in the NDP as the best choice for the working people of Ontario.
Don was the president of the NDP Nickel Belt riding association in 2007, when I was first elected, and he continued as my president until 2015. We called him “Best Prez Ever,” due to this constant involvement. Whether it was putting up signs, bringing t-shirts, hats, snacks, tools, whatever was needed, Don was always happy to help. He also helped support my predecessor, Ms. Shelley Martel, while she was in office.
During the last election, he was still very active with my team, pointing out all of the sign locations where NDPs had put up signs, he knew the size and locations where people wanted their sign… He would grab the sledgehammer and start nailing the sign just like he had done for the last five decades. But that was against his wife’s instruction; there was supposed to be no sledgehammer for Don, because he was 81 years old at the time.
Don leaves behind his smiling wife Diane, two sons and three grandkids. He was extremely proud of his family and what they have achieved. Thank you for sharing Don with us. We’ve learned so much from him, and I can assure you his life lessons will not be forgotten.
“I will miss you, Don”
Donald Albert Morin born January 23, 1941, died peacefully at his home in Garson surrounded by family on Friday, April 19, 2024.