Don Dolan has passed away

[Mike Labbe]

I regret to report that we have lost a family member and long time friend. Don Dolan (DonD) passed on Monday 1/28, after a battle with cancer.

Don was one of the nicest and caring people I knew, in person, on the grumble, and as a regular in the chat room. His positive attitude and strength were truly inspiring. He will be greatly missed!

Here is the announcement, as found on the PPFA website:

In memoriam: Donald P. Dolan

Donald P. 'Duck' Dolan, died Jan. 28, 2008. Dolan was founder of Soulard Picture Framing, named Best Frame Shop of 2006 by the local Riverfront Times. He was a former vice president of the Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA) National Board of Directors and a member of the PPFA St. Louis Chapter.

Dolan is survived by wife Judy Dolan (nee Hawkins); stepchildren Tracy (Chris) Curran and Leslie (Todd) Sattley; and brother of Jack (Donna) Dolan. He was predeceased by siblings Joan Mannion, Janet (Dan) McAuliffe, and Michael Dolan. Dolan was a grandfather, uncle, cousin, mentor, and friend.

A memorial mass will be held 7 p.m. Feb. 12, at Ste. Genevieve du Bois Catholic Church, Warson Woods, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to The Next Step, P.O. Box 220151, Kirkwood, MO 63122..

 

[Paul N]

I am so sorry to hear about Don. I met him and his wife while on vacation in Naples / Florida 2 years ago.

He was a very nice person indeed. He will be missed.

 

[JudyN]

I never met him but had many chats with him. I considered him a good friend....a very nice man indeed.
He will be missed.

 

[Steph]

I'll miss seeing Don in chat. For the past year since he was first diagnosed and decided to sell his shop, he still came in regularly and always had a friendly hello, great humor and grace throughout what I am sure was a tough year for him and his wife Judy. It was just a few weeks ago he was so happy the doctors gave him the ok to travel down to their place in Naples. I'm sure it is exactly where he wanted to be.

 

[AndyPan CPF]

I only wish I had gotten to meet him in person before he left us. I only knew him from chat, but he was a genuinely kind, good-humored person, and his presence will be sorely missed.

 

[Emibub]

I'm so sad to hear this. I knew his prognosis wasn't good but he seemed to be beating the odds. He was a special kind hearted man. He suggested some great Irish CD's. I'll always think of him when listening to any Irish music.

A lot of you old timers will remember Don as "Art on Canvas". That is how I got to know him here.

 

[Bogframe]

I'm going to miss him. Our deepest condolences to his family.

 

[Barb Pelton]

Don was a class act. I am glad to have gotten to know him.