Obituary of Capt. Don Langlois
Langlois, Donald (Captain Don), passed peacefully with his family at his side on December 6th, 2024 at the St. Catharines General Hospital in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Carole for 63 years. Loving father of sons Danny (Laurie), Kerry (Julie), Terry (Joan). Loving grandpa to Linda, Tyler (Melody), Luke (Bobbie), Wayne (Amber), Jesse (Lindsey), Amy (Richard). Great Grandpapa to Landon, Ava, William and Ellie. Survived by his sisters Gladys and Loraine. Predeceased by his loving wife, his parents Alfred and Dinah, brothers Andrew, Leo, Dawson and sister Elsie.
Don commenced his seafaring career in 1953 and worked his way through the ranks to Captain. He joined the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority in 1972 as a Marine Pilot and retired in 2002. He served on the board of directors of the Pilotage Authority from 1996 to 2007. Don was a member and past president of the Corporation of Professional Great Lakes Pilots, member of the International Shipmasters Association and former member of the Canadian Marine Pilots and Canadian Merchant Service Guild.
Don was a loving father, grandfather and great grandpapa. He cherished nothing more than watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren play hockey or figure skate. Both Don and Carole could always be found at games or events, cheering enthusiastically. Don was known for his generosity, often offering a little extra for every goal scored or assist made.
Family and friends will be received at George Darte Funeral Chapel, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Thursday, December 12 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00pm with prayers beginning at 3:00pm. Funeral Mass to be celebrated at St. Alfred Roman Catholic Church, 272 Vine St., St. Catharines on Friday, December 13 at 11:00am followed by Rite of Committal at Victoria Lawn Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Cancer, Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of your choice.