With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Harry Donald Nobbs, 100, on September 20, 2022, predeceased on September 5, 2022, by his most cherished wife Doreen. Don leaves behind daughters Dr. Catherine (Dr. Colin) Pryor and Elizabeth ‘Buffy’ (James) Knowlton. Don was the cherished OB to grandchildren Jamieson & Sari Pryor and Mathew and Taylor Knowlton.

Born in Tillsonburg, March 30, 1922, Don attained his B.A. at Western and B.Ed. at U. of T.
A scholar at heart, Don studied at the Sorbonne, Paris and became tri-lingual. He relished many fulfilling years at Northern Secondary School as Teacher, Head of Moderns (Languages), and VP; at Humberside Collegiate as Principal; and was proud to establish Ontario’s first French Language Lab. Don valued education highly and cared equally about his students and colleagues.

Don avidly supported charities for the arts, education, and people-in-need. He deeply loved classical music, playing piano and pipe organ. A longstanding Timothy Eaton Memorial Church member, he joined the choir after retirement, continued organ study, and volunteered on numerous committees. He also served on St Matthew's House board, volunteered with CARD’s horseback riding program, and helped establish a Toronto private school. He and Doreen further enjoyed traveling with lifelong family friends.

Our father always retained his love of learning. He valued every second of life, and we’re grateful he’s achieved the peace that his strength and integrity afforded him. We recall fondly his humor, interest in family, and love of word puzzles, well-written passages, and familiar expressions like, “Come again soon!”

A joint celebration of life for Doreen and Don Nobbs will be held at Timothy Eaton Memorial Church (230 St. Clair Ave. W., T.O, ON M4V 1R5) on Sat., Nov. 5, 2022 at 1pm. Reception following.
A visitation will be held at the church, prior to the service, from 12pm - 1pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the Hospital for Sick Children, TEMC, or Humberside Collegiate.

For any further information, please contact Catherine Pryor (drcatherinepryor@gmail.com) or Elizabeth ‘Buffy’ Knowlton (knowlts@sympatico.ca).