Peacefully, surrounded by his family at his home in Keswick, on Friday March 18, 2016 at the age of 72 years. Don, beloved husband of Patricia ‘Pat’ (nee Pettipas). Predeceased by his parents Stanley Link and Marjorie (nee Harrison). Loving father of Don B. Link of Richmond Hill, William ‘Bill’ Link (Karen) of Newmarket and Glen Link (Melanie) of Toronto. Cherished Poppa of Aidan, MacKenzie, Coulson, and Ethan and Godfather of Erika and Elly Green. Son-in-law of the late Mary Louise Clarke. Dear brother of Eleanor (Erv Tyndall), Larry, Lillian Wood, Lucille Dean, Theresa (Reg Gibbs), Richard (Shirley Link) and of the late Herb and Lloyd. Dear brother in law of Audrey (Alex Wyllie), June Maccabe, Jim Pettipas, Lynn (Christopher Lindelien), Ruth (Rob Schmuck), Donna Pettipas (Ted Polkinghorne), the late Bernice (Hazen Rennie) and Arlene and her surviving husband Ron Brooks. He will be greatly missed by his many nieces, nephews, friends and relatives, especially Neil Pace and Elke Pettipas. Don was a retired plant supervisor (Texas Instruments, Richmond Hill ON), Sunday School teacher (St. John’s United Church, Flesherton ON), fundraiser and volunteer driver for the Canadian Cancer Society, and a volunteer aide for cancer patients at the Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket. Don’s life was marked by professional success, though it centered on his love of family, community service and compassion for those who were sick and suffering. His great humour elevated all who knew him. Friends will be received at M W Becker Funeral Home (490 The Queensway South, Keswick) on Tuesday March 22, 2016 from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at the Queensville Cemetery, Queensville. In memory of Don, donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Sign an online book of condolences at mwbeckerfuneralhome.com