Oliver (O.J.) Joel Donaldson
July 11th, 2016
DONALDSON, O.J.
Oliver Joel (O.J.) Donaldson died peacefully on Tuesday, July 11, 2016 at the age of 36 years.
O.J. was born in Burlington, ON on December 18, 1979 and grew up surrounded by family and friends. He was a very spirited boy with a natural athleticism and a love for sports. As a boy, O.J. spent most of the time at the rink through competitive hockey. O.J. was a diehard Toronto Maple Leafs fan and remained so even when he moved to Calgary, AB as an adult. Gifted at working with his hands, he spent his life working as a Mechanic.
His pride and joy in this world was his son, Damien Jacob Donaldson, born October 31, 2008. O.J. will forever remembered by his Grandma and Nammie; his parents, Barbara (Lorne) and Peter (Marcia); his big sister, Bree (Ken); little sister, Quinn; nephews, Avery, Calumn and Kyan; his niece, Shaeleigh; aunts; uncles; cousins; and his girlfriend, Anna.
A small service will be held to remember O.J. at GoldenRod Community Hall west of Airdrie on the corner of Hwy 567 & Hwy 772 on Saturday, July 16, 2016. Doors will open at 1:00 pm and service will begin at 1:30. There will be refreshments and snacks to follow. This will be informal because that is the way O.J. would want it.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in O.J.’s memory to a trust fund for his son, Damien. For more information, please contact his sister, Bree 403.680.7339 or breedonaldson@shaw.ca
Messages:
Our deepest sympathy to your family at this time. May loving memories of your time with OJ ease your loss and bring your family comfort. God bless you all.
Saddened to hear of OJ's passing. Our sympathies to all the family. We hope that as you share memories and tell stories that begin with "remember when OJ ......" - you will find comfort. Please know that we care. Ross and Sue Stephen
Ken and Bree and family Just to let you know we are thinking of you all at this very sad and difficult time. May beautiful memories make it easier for you all. Sending big hugs