January 22, 1948 – September 15, 2024<\/b><\/p>\n
In Loving Memory ~<\/p>\n
\nIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend, Donald Edward Grudgfield.<\/p>\n
\nDon was born on January 22, 1948, in Flin Flon, Manitoba and was taken from us suddenly on September 15, 2024, at the age of 76 years.<\/p>\n
\nHe will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 24 years, Donna, his daughter Kimberley Lacharite (Andrew), daughter Nadine Lawless (Sean), stepson Stephen Tolnai (Jane) 3 Grandchildren Nina, Emilia and Addison and his Indigenous daughter Angie Morris.<\/p>\n
\nDon was a retired member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He joined the RCMP in 1967 and spent his service in postings all across Canada, retiring in Smithers, in the community he loved so much.<\/p>\n
\nHe served as both a regular Member, court Liaison Officer and Instructor in the Depot Division in Regina, Saskatchewan. During his Service, he was awarded his Long Service Medal, Commanding Officers Commendation for Bravery and Presence of Mind whilst Wounded and Confronted by an Armed and Dangerous Person. <\/p>\n
\nDon loved Fishing and Hunting and all the wilderness activities in Smithers and the surrounding areas had to offer. He retired here to spend his life with family and friends in the Bulkley Valley. He loved his Family most of all. <\/p>\n
\nHe will be greatly missed <\/p>\n
\nby all who knew him.<\/p>\n
\nThere will be no service by request. Donations may be made in his name to M.A.D.D. (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
January 22, 1948 – September 15, 2024 In Loving Memory ~ It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend, Donald Edward Grudgfield. Don was born on January 22, 1948, in Flin Flon, Manitoba and was taken from us suddenly on September 15, 2024, at the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":130,"featured_media":129419,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-129415","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-obituaries"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n