Donald George Geniole
November 2, 1959 - July 25, 2024
Funeral Details: A celebration of life will be held on September 15th, 2024 from 2 PM to 5 PM at General John Hayter Southshore Community Centre, 205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald George Geniole, (pre-deceased by parents Don and Norma Geniole), partner to Mary, father to Shannon, Donnie and fur baby Lola, father in-law to Tyler, brother to Debbi (John), uncle to Taylor and Nathan, stepfather to John, Ryley and Caitln (pre-deceased), papa to Kali, Kash, Blake, Connor, Lennox, Anakyns, Kadennce and K-Shawn, cousin and friend to so many including his best pal, Marshall.
Don was a man of many talents and passions including golf and football, but above all, he was known for his infectious laughter, his warm smile, and his huge heart. He lived a full and vibrant life, always ready with a joke or a story to make others laugh. He cherished his family and was always ready to offer a helping hand to anyone in need.
Don will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. His spirit, his laughter, and his love will live on in the hearts of those he touched. Rest in peace, Don, and know that you will always be remembered with love and fondness.
For anyone wishing to make a donation, please consider the Canadian Mental Health Association www.cmha.ca
Marshall Garratt
Posted on: Friday, August 2, 2024Rest in Peace Cupcake! You were a brother like no other.
Darlene Garratt
Posted on: Friday, August 2, 2024Our heartfelt condolences to Mary and all of Don’s family.
Rest in peace.
Darlene, Ray and Michael
Mitalee Nair
Posted on: Friday, August 2, 2024My deepest condolences to the family on your loss. I never got a chance to meet him but I have had the honor and pleasure of meeting and spending time with his legacies. Shannon and Donnie and his grandkids Kash and Kali. His memory will live on through them. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Lindsey McArton
Posted on: Friday, August 2, 2024Sending love to Mary and family . Don was a wonderful person who treated Mary like a queen. He will be deeply missed . His smile brought happiness when he came into the room . Mary I’m sure he watching over you from above.
With love Lindsey
Samantha and Chris Misner
Posted on: Friday, August 2, 2024Aunt Mary, We are thinking of you during this time and hoping you find peace in knowing how surrounded you are with love and support by your friends and family xoxo
Deborah Garratt
Posted on: Saturday, August 3, 2024Debbie, Sue, Shannon and Donnie are sincere condolences. Wishing you all the best.
Deborah Garratt, Chris & Chance
Steve and Johanne Avramovic
Posted on: Monday, August 5, 2024First, our deepest condolences to Marry and the rest of the family.
The first time I met Donny was at work.
He shows up wearing a set of croc’s.
I asked him if he had safety boots, with a straight face he looks at me and saies “ they are safety croc’s”.
After we stopped laughing I knew that this was a man I wanted to be friends with.
Donny always had a ready smile and always ready to hear a good story or joke.
It did not take long for Donny to show me his true self, a caring, generous man who loved to laugh and who enjoyed life to the fullest.
When Mary called to inform us of his death both me and my wife were saddened to hear that his life ended.
I am sure that not only his friends but his whole family will miss him deeply.
May you rest in peace my redneck friend
Carol Lynn Barnicke
Posted on: Monday, August 5, 2024Mary and blended family, My heart goes out to you at this sad time! We’ve shared some wonderful memories that I will cherish always. Rest in peace Don! 🕊️💕
Carol Lynn
AKA (Carolina)
Patrick Cappa
Posted on: Wednesday, August 7, 2024Know that mom and I are by your side during these difficult times. Our thoughts go out to the whole family. May your memories of Don live on forever.
Myriam and Patrick
Nicole Ross
Posted on: Monday, August 12, 2024Thank you for all the love and support you gave my siblings and I in our early teenage years. You were a great uncle by taking on 4 kids that weren’t your own. I will forever be grateful for your kind heart and guidance. Welcoming us into your home and showing us love, protection, lessons, discipline and structure. I truly appreciate it even more as an adult realizing how you stepped up for us. Love you Uncle Don, Rest in paradise.