Don DeGroat 17 May 1949 - 14 February 2014
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It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Don DeGroat after a short illness. Don passed away at his home with his wife, Pat, by his side on 14 February 2014.
Don was a good friend, passionate photographer and skilled darkroom printer. I met Don here on APUG a few years ago and we've since talked on a regular basis. Don was always eager to share his wisdom and knowledge about photography, darkroom printing and life. Photography and printing was a passion of Don's until the the end, I recall on the last day we talked, he expressed his disappointment (but not resentment) at not getting the chance to print that day. He was a firm believer in the quality of a well made fiber print. I regret not having the opportunity to meet him in person. Don might not have been the most active poster on APUG, but he loved this forum a lot.
My deepest sympathy and condolences goes out to his friends and family, especially Pat, his wife, who had kept me updated on Don's health during his last days.
I will dearly miss my friend.
To Don
I will miss you my friend, I will miss your chats, your silly jokes, and all that
I will never forget the kindness and friendship you extended to me
All the wisdom and knowledge you so freely and passionately shared
I will miss the good advice, I will even miss the odd arguments we had
You are free now, free from the pain of this world
May your memory remain deep within those you knew you
May your light shine forever more though your safelight is now forever off
May your your laughter forever be a song, though your F5's shutter is now silent
Rest in peace Don, my friend, my brother, my mentor
Rest in peace
http://millstonenews.com/2014/02/don-degroat-obituary.html
(there was a url link here which no longer exists)
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Don DeGroat after a short illness. Don passed away at his home with his wife, Pat, by his side on 14 February 2014.
Don was a good friend, passionate photographer and skilled darkroom printer. I met Don here on APUG a few years ago and we've since talked on a regular basis. Don was always eager to share his wisdom and knowledge about photography, darkroom printing and life. Photography and printing was a passion of Don's until the the end, I recall on the last day we talked, he expressed his disappointment (but not resentment) at not getting the chance to print that day. He was a firm believer in the quality of a well made fiber print. I regret not having the opportunity to meet him in person. Don might not have been the most active poster on APUG, but he loved this forum a lot.
My deepest sympathy and condolences goes out to his friends and family, especially Pat, his wife, who had kept me updated on Don's health during his last days.
I will dearly miss my friend.
To Don
I will miss you my friend, I will miss your chats, your silly jokes, and all that
I will never forget the kindness and friendship you extended to me
All the wisdom and knowledge you so freely and passionately shared
I will miss the good advice, I will even miss the odd arguments we had
You are free now, free from the pain of this world
May your memory remain deep within those you knew you
May your light shine forever more though your safelight is now forever off
May your your laughter forever be a song, though your F5's shutter is now silent
Rest in peace Don, my friend, my brother, my mentor
Rest in peace
http://millstonenews.com/2014/02/don-degroat-obituary.html
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