Dad, you will be deeply missed. Thank you for always being such a great role model, father, grandfather and hero. You always made me feel loved and supported. I will miss your warm heart and sense of humor. Until we meet again…

Our condolence to the Family. Don will be deeply missed by our Family. He was always a joy to be around during Holidays, and the Grand Kids Birthdays. He came to watch his Grandkids at their school, and to different events that they performed in. Our prayers for the Family members during this difficult time. Our Love goes out to them. 🙏❤️
Ken and Jeanne Knous

Dear Renée, Perrine and Seth, I will always remember my uncle from America. From your beautiful wedding when I was only 3 years old to the great holidays we had in Florida in this warming and fun family atmosphere. Gilles and I are thinking of you and wish you a lot of courage and peace of mind in this very sad moment.
With all our love.
Clémentine, Gilles, Arthur, Louis & Édouard

So sad !
Don was my wife’s brother’s in law.
I often met him in Tampa or Paris.
He was a quiet and friendly man, totally devoted to his beloved family.
Rest in peace, Don. And be strong Renée.

Philippe Garnier. Paris, France.

Our deepest condolences on the loss of your father Perrine. May you look back on the precious memories and find peace in knowing that he raised and amazing daughter. Sending healing prayers and comfort to you and your family during this difficult time. Love you friend.

Dear Don, Dear brother-in-law,

We have shared a lot during all these years : important events from your marriage with our dearest Renee to those of your beloved children ; joyful moments of vacation either in Florida at your home, or when you came with your family to Paris or to our various residences in Avignon, in Normandy or even in the beautiful villas of Italy.

We had funny times to exchange, with our accent too “British” for you and your accent too American for us. But we still got there around the controversies over meat that was too rare for you, too cooked for us.

We loved those moment, with Renee and you, under the warm floridan nights. Thanks to you, we learned the real American way of life (and not the tourist one).

We caught the importance of sports in your life. And we were so thrilled, thanks to professional connections, to offer to you and Seth two seats for the Super Bowl when it was held in Tampa. A great moment for two football fans, I guess ?

We are sad, Phil and myself. But we must remember good times and progressively forget the last terrible years.
I am sure, wherever you are you agree with us.

Love
Viviane Prat and Phil Garnier

Dear Don, Dear brother-in-law,

We have shared a lot during all these years : important events from your marriage with our dearest Renee to the marriage of your two beloved children Perrine and Seth ; joyful moments of vacation either in Florida, at your home, or when you came to us, with your family to Paris, to Avignon, to Normandy or even in one of those beautifull villas in Italy.

We had funny times to exchange, with our too « British » accent for you and too « American » for us. But we still got there around the controversies over meat that was too rare for you and too cooked for us.

We loved those moments, with Renee and you, under the warm floridan nights. Thanks to you, we learned the real American way of life (and not the tourist one).

We caught the importance of sports in your life. And we were so thrilled, thanks to professional connections, to allow Seth and you to attend to the Super Bowl when it was held in Tampa. I guess, a great moment for two football fans !

Today we are sad, deeply sad, Phil and myself. But we must remember good times and, day after day, forget the last terrible years.
I am sure, wherever you are, you agree with us.
Love

Viviane Prat-Garnier and Philippe Garnier

Don, we met almost 45 years ago! I discovered what we were used to call in France”Uncle Sam’s America”. And you married Renée. I will always remember driving you into a huge white cadillac (don’t forget that I am not taller than 5.3 ft !). A magical day.
And then you invited us and welcomed us to Tampa with kindness and warmth.
We had great holidays there , of which we will keep an excellent memory for a long time.

Renée, Perrine, Seth, Greg, Mara and their kids will miss you very much. I wish them a lot of courage.

The Le Corre’s family

Love you Dad. Since you have passed, the skies seem a bit darker while the sun shines a bit brighter. I take solace knowing that you are finally at peace, but it doesn’t diminish the amount we miss you every day. Thank you for everything you did for us, for showing me how to be a strong but kind-hearted family man and mostly for being you. I will continue to try to make you proud and carry the torch by living by your principles and values as I raise my family. Until we meet again to play another game of catch

Au Revoir – Seth

Thank you for helping to create such an amazing family that I have been lucky enough to be welcomed into. I too have enjoyed hearing your jokes, and wonderful memories. You have instilled amazing values for your children. I continue to enjoy your humor that I get to hear in Seth. Not sure if I want to thank you for Seth’s passion for sports but it is part of why I love him and your family. We will continue to keep your wonderful memories alive. Sending love to family and friends as we mourn and celebrate a great loss.

Dear Don
We are saddened that you left us too soon and we wish you peace on your journey. Dennis and I are thankful that you and Renée became our family too. we thank you for teaching your children to be very caring and loving adults and loving parents. You have shared your love of sports and inspired your granddaughters they will always remember celebrating your birthday at the baseball games.

My brother Joe, and Don were in college together and I think they must have minored in story telling. They could both spin a story that would defy the imagination. His sports knowledge was one to be marveled.
May you rest in peace brother-in-law and let perpetual light shine upon you.