Suddenly at Phoenix Arizona, on February 17, 2011 at the age of 77 with his wife Ardyth and long time friends Betty and Burton McConnell at his side. Donald Robert Davidson, beloved husband of Ardyth Painter and beloved father of Danny ( Vicki ) and Dale ( Kylie ) and cherished grandpa of Matthew, Derek and Jillian and Kara. Don is survived by his brother Allan ( late Mabel Blodgett ) and his sister Aggie ( late Richard Tomkinson ) and was predeceased by his two sisters Alma ( Everett Reid ) and Edna and will also be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St. Sherbrooke ( Lennoxville ) on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 from 7 to 9 pm and at the Lennoxville United Church, 6 Church St. Sherbrooke ( Lennoxville ) on Thursday, February 24, 2011 from 1 to 2 pm followed by the funeral service at 2 pm. Rev. James Potter officiating. Interment at a later date at the Huntingville Cemetery. As memorial tributes, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2630, King West St. bureau 100, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1J 2H1 or the charity of your choice will be gratefully acknowledged.