Donald Cryer
| Donald Cryer | |
|---|---|
| Don | |
| Born | 1949-07-24 Port Arthur, Ontario |
| Died | 2025-09-30 Thunder Bay, Ontario |
| Occupation | crane operator |
| Employer | Lakehead Scrap Metal |
| Father | |
| Mother | |
| Partner | |
| Children | |
Donald Cryer (24 July 1949 – 30 September 2025 (aged 76)) was a Port Arthur-born crane operator at Lakehead Scrap Metal who lived in Thunder Bay.[1][2]
Life and family
Donald Cryer was born in Port Arthur, Ontario, on July 24, 1949, to William and Jean Cryer. He spent his career working as a crane operator at Lakehead Scrap Metal, where he remained until his retirement in 2016. Outside of work, he was known for his sense of humor and his interest in genealogy, frequently visiting the library and using Ancestry to research his family history.[1]
He was married to his wife Bonnie Cryer for 45 years. He was the father of Joseph Cryer and Shannan Power, who is married to John. He took great pride in his relationship with his grandson, Owen Janhunen, with whom he shared interests in music, gaming, and mini-golf.[1]
He was predeceased by his parents and his siblings Bill Cryer, Brian Cryer and his wife Sharon, Fred Cryer and his wife Peggy, Ralph Cryer, and Gloria Drew and her husband Don. He is survived by his wife, children, and grandson, as well as many nieces and nephews including Diane Frowen and her partner Gordon, Peggy Cryer, Fred Cryer and his partner Rachel, John Cryer, Cheryl Smith, Sharon Drew and her partner Justin, Donald Drew, Wendy Baglien and her partner Bob, Bill Cryer, and Susan Phillips.[1]
Donald Cryer died on September 30, 2025, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. A celebration of his life was planned for a future date. Memorial contributions were suggested to the Our Hearts at Home Campaign through the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Obituary for Donald Cryer, Harbourview Funeral Centre, 2025-10-09, via arbormemorial.ca. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ The Chronicle-Journal, 8 October 2025, p. 7(B)