Don Wood was a dear friend, pillar of Sydenham Church, a faithful servant of his Lord, a loving husband and dedicated father, highly skilled professional, Mr. Fix-It, man of principles, lover of humour and friend of so many.
Don built community with outgoing, warm and welcoming manner. He was always interested in how others were. He built steps, bird houses, clocks, trays and anything my wife Lola could think up. ( And it was done NOW).
Don took me fishing, had my wife and I over for meals, took us out to restaurants, we worshipped together, had fun together with he and Emily in Couples Club together.
The discussions between us over politics could be quite heated but ended up with both of us laughing at what seemed so small a difference between us.
He cooked many a meal for church suppers and was a strong worker with the Sydenham Supper Club, serving meals Sunday afternoons to up to 120 people living on the edge of life. Dons faith was a lived out faith, practical and down to earth. And his faith grew with the years, broadening and deepening, becoming more inclusive and compassionate towards all of God’s creation.
Don will live on with his family and those of us who knew him as we celebrate and live out his principles and values and work ethic.
“ Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter in to the joy of your Lord.”
Deepest sympathies to each of Don’s precious family members.
