DONALD CHARLES BRINTON, C.M.

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Don Brinton passed away February 1st at the venerable age of 94. Although Don's last few years were complicated by dementia, he succumbed after a relatively short decline surrounded by loved ones.
Don was predeceased by his first wife Lois Mary (nee Hancock) in 2011. He is survived and mourned by his second wife Paula Cline; his daughter Holly Brinton (sons Evan and Graham); his son Chris Brinton (son Zachary and daughter Allison); his daughter Susan Brinton (daughter Patrice); and his five great-grandchildren (Patrice's children), Emilia, Abigale, Penelope, Freyja and one-year old Uzziah Donald Brinton who was named in honour of his great-grandfather.
From humble beginnings on a farm in Vegreville, Alberta, Don embarked on a long career in broadcasting across Western Canada. In 1975 he came to Winnipeg to help launch CKND-TV and began his long affiliation with I. H. (Izzy) Asper. Don received many accolades over the years for his contributions to Canadian television and his commitment to local production. Don's proudest moment was his appointment to the Order of Canada in recognition of his key role in building Canada's broadcasting industry.
Although family and friends will deeply miss Don's charm and joie de vivre, we are grateful for his long and fulfilled life. The family hopes to hold a celebration of life in the spring. For details please contact the family at http://www.brintonfamily.info
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 12, 2022

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This is a sad time in Edmonton, as Don was the last of the original 12 CFRN-TV staff members who signed on the station in 1954. He spoke the first words on-air at the station.

As the saying goes: "And Now there are None".