Levy, Donald “Don” Edward – age 72, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026 at his home in Middle Musquodoboit surrounded by his family and close friends after a short and courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Halifax, Don was a son of the late Frederick and Doris (Faulkner) Levy. Don was a kind, intelligent, and gentle man who was always thinking of others before himself. He was a man of few words, but he had a quick wit and a devilish grin. Don grew up in Fairview and attended Halifax West High School before graduating from the Nova Scotia Institute of Technology (NSCC) with a diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology.
As a young boy and throughout his teenage years, Don was actively involved with Scouts Canada and worked at Camp Lone Cloud. Following graduation, he built a long and prestigious career as an Engineering Tech and then as a Project Manager in the Marine Division of Westinghouse (now Siemens) before retiring in 2013.
Don loved the outdoors and found great joy in nature and the simple pleasures of life at his home in Middle Musquodoboit. He gardened, hunted, fished, and found great pride in producing the perfect Christmas tree! Don was an avid golfer and a longtime member at the Brightwood Golf Club. He also enjoyed flying his airplane and taking annual adventurous trips with his long-time buddies. A natural builder and tinkerer, Don was happiest with grease on his hands rather than wearing a tie, and he never turned down a cold beer shared with family and friends.
He will be deeply missed by his sisters, Barb Power of Bedford and Heather Levy of Halifax; his niece, Shauna Power (Ryan Stevens) of Salmon River; his nephew, Matthew Power (Amber) of Bedford; his great-nephews, Finn and Knox Stevens; his great-niece, Ivy Power; as well as many friends, co-workers, and cousins.
Besides his parents, Don was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Stephen Power and his beloved beagle, Ralf.
The family wishes to express their sincerest gratitude and appreciation to Don’s many friends and neighbours who stepped up in a big way to help Don during his illness. He was overwhelmed by your kindness and generosity towards him. True friends indeed!
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 11 a.m. in Hillside United Church, 12 Flamingo Drive, Halifax, NS, with reception to follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
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