Donald Wallace Swackhamer
22 Sep 1943
04 Sep 2025
The family of Donald Wallace Swackhamer, 81, announce his passing on September 4, 2025, at the St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph following a lengthy battle with dementia. He was born on September 22, 1943, to (Clinton) Wallace Swackhamer and Irene (Aitken) Swackhamer residing in Acton, ON.
Don is survived by his wife, Shirley (Langevin) Swackhamer, daughter Karen Mansfield (Andy Fraser), son Bradley Swackhamer (Janeen), four grandchildren Devan Mansfield, Kendal Mansfield (Jamie Eels), Connor Swackhamer (Hannah Johnson), Nathan Swackhamer, three great-grandchildren Kaylee Mansfield, Reed Eels, Amelia Eels, three sisters Linda Thompson (Fred), Carol Hyde, Janice Hilts (Hal), one brother Rae Swackhamer (Jessie Gibson) and sister-in-law Marjorie Britton.
He was predeceased by his parents, daughter Lori, son-in-law Troy Hunter, brother-in-law Robert Hyde and in-laws Calvin and Betty McIntyre, Mervin and Eleada Thompson and Ross Britton
Don spent over 30 years working for the Town of Halton Hills, previously the Town of Acton, many of them as the Superintendent of Roads. He had a lifelong passion for horses and harness racing, always preferring to be on the farm. Past President and Lifetime Member of the Acton Agricultural Society.
Cremation has taken place. A private family funeral and interment at Churchill Cemetery, Acton will take place.
Memorial donations can be made to Alzheimer Society of Ontario, Acton Agricultural Society or Churchill Cemetery.
Shirley, Karen, Brad & families
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Don. Hold your memories close to your heart they will become your treasures and help you get through the difficult days ahead. Don will be missed by all the knew and loved him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Our sympathy to you Shirley and family fond memories of Don ,, also remember serving at their wedding a few years back ,, ( way back) RIP Don x o
RIP Don, after 30 years of dedication and hard work with the Town of Halton Hills, Fall Fair Board and farming you have earned and deserve to now rest in peace. Sincere thoughts and condolences to all of your family.
I will always fondly remember summers spent visiting Uncle Don, Aunt Shirley and my cousins Karen, Lori and Brad. Uncle Don was a quiet, hard working and kind man that took great pride in showing a “City kid” the ropes around the farm. He will be greatly missed.
Our condolences to the family.May you RIP