In Loving Memory
of
Donald Clarke “Don” English

Service
WEDNESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2024. COMMENCING AT 1.30 P.M

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Donald Clarke “Don” English
Passed away on 18th September, 2024
Now at Peace. Aged 87 Years.
Husband to Lois (dec.).
Caring father to Rob, Tim and Andrew.
Father-in-law to Gaynor, Linda and Joan.
Pop to many.
Now reunited with Lois.
Riding the steel rails forever.

A Funeral Service to celebrate
Don’s Life
will be held at
David W Bull Pakenham Funeral Home,

190 Princes Hwy, Pakenham on
Wednesday 25th September, 2024
commencing at 1.30 p.m.
A private cremation to follow.

In lieu of flowers,
a donation to Dementia Australia
would
be appreciated.
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  1. Condolences to your family at this sad time at the loss of your Father Don.
    May he rest peacefully with your mum, together again.
    Hold your memories close and your families closer.
    Much love to you all,
    The Brown family.

    Tony and Jenny Brown
  2. Dear Rob and G’nor,
    We are very sorry to hear about Dad’s passing.
    He was very lucky to have you both especially towards the last couple of years of his life.
    Thinking of you both and your brothers and wider family at this time. Chooo Chooo Don
    With love. Bec and Rod xx

    Rebecca Redpath
  3. A grand gentleman who was really my Puffing Billy father! Wonderful man who will be greatly missed. RIP Don.
    Condolences to Rob, Andrew, Tim and their families.
    Neil Ingram.

    Neil Ingram
    • G’day Neil,
      Thank you for your kind words, he will be missed but we gave him a good send off.
      It would be good to touch base if you want to email or give me a call 0418 365 361.
      Cheers Rob

      Rob English
  4. So sad to learn of Dons passing. He was a great bloke always with a smile and a friendly and kind, ‘how are you’. He will be sadly missed by his Puffing Billy friends.
    May he rest in peace.

    Ronald Ceorge Peach
  5. My sincere condolences to Don’s family and friends. Yet another of my long-time Puffing Billy mates has departed the station. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.

    John Thompson
  6. My sincere condolences to all of Don’s Family. We had great times on the 2008 ARE Trip to America. From Disneyland, Queen Mary at Long Beach in CA to every possible tram ride in San Francisco, Alcatraz, Maritime Museum to the Coit Tower. Great times.

    John de Cruz Douglas
  7. Many within our SEC group were saddened to hear of Don’s passing and will miss the chats and in depth conversations. Thoughts to all the generations that are Don’s legacy and you’ve got an increditable role model to remember.

    Pam Tobias
  8. Heartfelt condolences to Rob, Tim, Andrew and families on the passing of your dad Don. He was a good neighbour and a great help to mum. Kind regards Mary Hill’s family

    Liz Mcdonald
  9. The world has lost one of it’s true gentleman.
    I valued his mentorship when I started my journey with Puffing Billy in the late 70s.
    My sincere condolences to Rob, Andrew, Tim and their Families.

    Andrew Starkey
    • G’day Andrew.
      Thank you for your condolences and kind words, he will be missed but we gave him a good send off.
      It would be good to touch base if you want to email or give me a call 0418 365 361.
      Cheers Rob

      Rob English