Attendance at church is limited to immediate family due to COVID restrictions. A seating plan is viewable at the outside of the church to accommodate families living together. You will receive an invitation from immediate family once the seating plan is confirmed. Sadly, we apologize in advanced that not all of Don's friends can be present.  If "joining live funeral now" start your internet connection at 10:30am.  Don wouldn't want you to be late! :-)

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Wake of Donald Madigan

Julia Madigan

Donald Madigan

Nigel Andrew

Debbie Madigan

Maddie Heaslip

Mike Madigan

Vanessa VanDecker

Jeff Vinnick

Kevin Madigan

Brad Madigan

Rob Madigan

After dancing with Cancer for many years Don peacefully left the dance floor as his loving family and wife of 59 years Stella bid him adieu. Like a comet Don lived fully and vibrantly.
Don was born on the beloved Madigan family homestead on May 20th, 1935 to Gertrude (nee Helferty) and James P. Madigan. It was the height of the depression and black fly season on the rural family farm nestled on the banks of the mighty Madawaska River in Renfrew County, Ontario. They lived in a bustling farmhouse infused with the daily scent of 8 freshly baked loaves of bread cooling on the counter and the sound of a “kittle” crackling on the wood stove. Their home was fuelled with faith, joy and music. Renfrew County held his heart, the Madawaska Valley was his “Home”. He missed it dearly as his life unfolded and drew him to the city. Opportunity and adventure called Don forward at every stage of his life. He began cutting his own trail at just 15 years old, when he left the farm for High School. His big heart, core faith values and grit guaranteed his success. He worked hard towards a tool and die trade on the Avro Arrow Program. In 1954 he transferred from Renfrew to Toronto to fill the need for apprentices. On June 4, 1956, he joined the Metro Toronto Police Service to fulfil his calling to serve the community and protect the less fortunate. Don’s interest in people and his extroverted active, tenacious, work ethic suited the job and propelled his successful 37-year career. “In the folly of youth,” Don was ecstatic to start his career in the motorcycle unit, but after six slushy months he warmly welcomed patrol cars. Don worked in both 14 and 11 Divisions, Headquarters, Fraud, Undercover, Criminal Investigation and Homicide Units. He served 37 years, was seconded to the Criminal Intelligence Services of Ontario and retired as a Detective Sergeant on July 30,1993. Through his work, Don said he met many wonderful people both professionally and personally. He had a great lifelong friendship with Shirley & Kevin (deceased) Boyd and Jean & Chief William (deceased) McCormack.
In 1959 Don was directing traffic at Queen and Yonge, when his beautiful bride-to-be crossed the street. Stella Peplinski, from Renfrew County was also forging a new modern life and career in the big city, training as a nurse. Don said police work brought him the love of his life. Together they raised 4 successful children with their shared core values of work hard, laugh often, and do good. His directions to his children were: “See it coming”, “Be Polite”, and “Lend a helping hand”.
Don was an avid volunteer in his community and mentor to his family. He had a zest for life, and cherished his family, friends and the outdoors. He rarely complained, was fearless and always had places to go, people to see, a job to do, an adventure planned, a chase underway or a party to attend. While raising 4 children with Stella and building a successful career, Don also served on the board of Sancta Maria House, volunteered at his home parish Holy Spirit and, helped his siblings leave the farm and move to the city for better lives in his footsteps. There is no sound as sweet as Don whistling behind the wheel of his vehicle en route to his next adventure. His boundless giving nature explains why, in his scarce free time, Don usually arrived late, but always left them laughing with a twinkle in his eye.
Don joyfully returned to his Renfrew County roots, including music. At 45 years old, he learned to play the violin at night school from the late Graham and Eleanor Townsend. Don was never so vibrant as when he was playing or listening to fiddle music. Upon retirement, he refurbished his mother’s family homestead farmhouse in Palmer Rapids. He joined the Renfrew county fiddlers, the local Lions Club, served as president of Renfrew County Fiddlers and infused his exuberance into supporting the birthplace community of his Irish ancestors.
Don is survived by his 4 children and their spouses: Maureen & Dean Drevniok, Kevin & Debbie Madigan, Robert Madigan & Dr Sue Chappel, and John & Lynn Madigan; his 9 grandchildren: Vanessa Van Decker, Bradley, Michael and Christine Madigan, Joe and Bridget Madigan & Julia Sarah Stone, Julia and John Jr. Madigan, and his 7 siblings: Denis & Carmel (née Peplinski), Vince & Margo (née Donahue), Mary Huene & (late Otto Cohn), Bryan & Jean (née Dwyer), Teresa & Gerald Smith, Jack & Fran (née Dion), Mike & Lynda (née Walsh). Don will be deeply missed by his in-laws: Desmond & (late Loyola née Quinn ) Peplinski, Carmel & Denis Madigan, Mary Anne Peplinski, Dominic and Anna Peplinski, Bernadette and Bill Halkett, Irene and Dick Hill, and daughter inlaw Trish Labuda.
As Don would say, “God Bless You.”

A Celebration of Life will be held in Renfrew County, possibly in November, when we can all meet again.

Don, Stella, and their family are extremely appreciative of the outstanding care, support and compassion received from so many caregivers across our great medical community.  The staff and caregivers of Chartwell Avondale kept COVID-19 out of the facility while keeping the community safe and loved.  Don developed a special relationship with each of his caregivers, who worked with each other to create the best care plan for his continued quality of life.  His favourites being Dr Padriac Ward (Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH)), Dr Nathan Perlis (Urology PMH), Dr Aaron Hansen (Oncology PMH), Dr. Coleman Rotstein (infectious disease oncology University Health Network (UHN)), Dr Kichlu (nephrology UHN), Dr Chow (St Michaels), Dr Hoffman (Ottawa Heart Institute), Dr Anderson and the staff at Temmy Latner Palliative Care.  A special thanks to Dr Rebecca Colman and the team at Bridgepoint Health Care Centre who kept him at peace during his final days.
In lieu of flowers, Don’s family would be honoured with your support of the palliative care music therapy program or the Palmer Rapids Area Lions Club in the honoree name of Don Madigan.  Please direct your memorial donation to the Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care at www.tlcpc.org with a gift designation to the “Music Therapy Program in memory of Don Madigan - Danny Boy” on the memo line.  If donating by cheque to receive a tax receipt please contact Natalie Rennie, Patient Care Manager, Bridgepoint HealthCare, 416-461-8252 x 2771 or by email Natalie.Rennie@sinaihealth.ca.  If making a donation online the Notification Recipient is: Stella Madigan & Family, 66 Helferty Rd, Palmer Rapids, ON, KOJ 2E0, john@madigan.com.
Here is the lovely rendition of Don's Oh Danny Boy for your enjoyment
https://youtu.be/H7LMfQJskT4

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