Obituary of Donald Palmer

It is with sadness we announce the death of Donald Osborne Palmer, 86 of Westville.  Don passed away on February, 22, 2024 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.

Born in Hazel Glen on June 19, 1937, he was a son of the late Patrick and Alice (MacPherson) Palmer.

Don was a well known plumber, working for MacKay’s Heating and Plumbing for over 50 years. After retiring from MacKay’s, he continued his trade doing private work.  Don was a member of St. Paul United Church. Donnie enjoyed hunting and fishing. 

He had a great love of horses which he passed onto his son and grand daughter. His special horse was an Arabian Stallion name “El Jari” which seemed to dance in the parades when the music played. Don was a member of the Pictou County Light Horse Club and was a great supporter and worker at the Pictou North Colchester Exhibitions. 

He will be dearly missed by his wife Edna (Munro); son Scott (Jennifer) and grand daughter Megan.  He is also survived by his sister Evie Munro (Albert); brothers Jim (Theresa) and Andy and sister-in-law Elizabeth Palmer.

Don was predeceased by his brothers John  and Allister, sisters-in-law Jane Palmer, Barbara Palmer and Margaret Gordon; brother-in-law John Munro and father and mother-in-law William and Anne Munro.

A special thanks to the V.O.N. for their great care they gave to Don.

His family will receive visitors on Sunday from 2-4 pm at Eagles Funeral Home, Westville.  His funeral service will be held at 3:30 pm Monday at Eagles Funeral Chapel, Westville with the Rev. Dr. Mary Taylor officiating.