Donald A. Wolverton

Donald Allan Wolverton III, now the brightest light in our skies, as on Saturday, May 6, 2023 the world lost one of the good ones; the best father, husband, son, brother, family man and friend we could ever know, full of integrity and kindness. Donald was home surrounded and loved by the strength of his Team Wolverton until Friday, in Lower Knoxford. He took his final rest at Hotel Dieu Hospital in Perth-Andover, NB.

A man with great values placed in heritage and legacy. The first son of Donald Thomas Wolverton II and Carol Wolverton. Born January 26th, 1970 in Burlington ON. Donald grew up in Carleton County, learning the love of the land & nature, from his elders. He would learn to hunt, fish, garden and farm not just the land but also the water, as he and his father developed not one but two trout farms in Carleton and Victoria Counties and played active roles in the NB Trout Farmer's Association. Donald's post secondary studies were all for the focus of his and his father's business. Donald studied Aquaculture at NBCC St Andrews and later, as a young mature student, pursued a Business Degree from UNB. Making meaningful friendships in those times, that continue to support his family now.

Donald traveled to Fredericton to meet his future wife Lisa Christie-Wolverton on an August 2002 afternoon, engaged May 2003 and married June 19, 2004. They quickly fell in love and committed to each other to develop a lifetime of memories. In a short time, they produced 4 of the greatest testimonies to the man Donald is, their own personal sunshines: Donald IV "DJ", Olivia, Abigail and Kaitlyn. With joy and gratitude, they raise their children in the greater community of Centreville. Donald strove to give back to his community, volunteering at various events, sitting on committees and supporting his wife to play a similar role. Through all these actions, they learned to know and love the 'village' that helped raise their children and provided indescribable support the last few years.

As the era of Trout farming changed for him and his father, Donald focused on a new career of almost 20 years and became a successful production planner for McCain Foods Canada, working with multiple plants across the country. His co-workers quickly became part of our growing family and ultimately a rock in most recent years.

Donald enjoyed travelling and new adventures, which he absolutely wanted to share with his family. As some may know, Donald had a unique hobby of entering contests. He became quite savvy and dedicated and was able to share with his family vacations, appliances, a set of power tools for both he and his father, witnessing the first gold medal won by Canada on Canadian soil at the 2010 Winter Olympics, a visit from a New England Patriot's Player to the community, meeting Keith Urban, really some of the most intriguing prizes you might not expect but all in the goal of improving his family's life.

Almost absolutely all aspects of his life, became identified by his role as a father. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Christie-Wolverton; their four children Donald IV "DJ", Olivia, Abigail and Kaitlyn; his mother, Carol Wolverton; one brother and two sisters, 5 nephews and 1 niece, several aunts and uncles and cousins, and Lisa's family, as well. Donald is sadly predeceased by his father, Donald T Wolverton, and his uncle, David Wolverton.

Visitation will be held from L.R. Giberson Funeral Directors, 207 Burnham Rd. Florenceville-Bristol, NB on Friday May 12, 2023 from 5 to 8pm. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 4:00 pm from the L.R. Giberson Funeral Chapel. The funeral will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the L.R. Giberson Funeral Director’s Facebook page. Interment will be in the Tracey Mills Cemetery. A reception to follow, provided by the River Valley 4-H Club at the Western Valley Multiplex, Centreville NB.

For those who wish, memorial donations could be made to the wonderful River Valley Cancer Support Group, the Centreville Proud Fund, or so near & dear to our hearts and Donald's values, the River Valley 4H Club. Most of all, be inspired by Donald's humble dedication to making the world a better place by little acts, reach out to your community, the youth or the elderly, all groups in between, offer your time, your smile, take each opportunity to leave where you are a better place.