Mr. Donald Bogaert , a resident of Wallaceburg , passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at the age of 73.

Donald was born in Chatham and was a son of the late Leon and Irene ( Bechard ) Bogaert.

Loving father of Paul (Melanie) Fish. Papa to Jenna and Holly.

Kind brother of Allen (Linda), Robert, Pam (Gary), Kathy (Greg) .

Brother-in-law of Dan Foster.

Predeceased by his sister Brenda Foster and his brothers Timothy and Bradley.

Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Best friend of Jim & Linda Boydell.

The late Don Bogaert rested at the Eric F. Nicholls Funeral Home Ltd. 639 Elgin St., Wallaceburg (Ph# 519 627 2861).

In following with his wishes, cremation has taken place and a Private Family Service will be held at a later date.

As an expression of sympathy, donations to Sydenham Field Naturalists or O.S.P.C.A may be left at the funeral home.

As a living memorial, a tree will be planted in Nicholls Memorial Forest in memory of Donald Bogaert .