One of Regina's "characters" passed away on Feb 8. Few of us knew his name, but most of us probably remember seeing him downtown, always with his gym bag. He lived at the Salvation Army's Waterston House and hung out at the CMHA Members Club. He used to come to our Sat. evening care groups at Scarth Street, and was a regular at our Easter/Thanksgiving/Christmas meals. I'd known him for a while before I found out what he carried in that gym bag - it was beach balls, and he'd sometimes take one out and thoughtfully hold it for a while, then carefully put it back in the bag. His name was Don Labelle, and he will be missed.
Paula Katzberg has known Don for years and years. She and her husband Jack Katzberg have dedicated their lives to helping the poor. They reside at the Women and Family Home and serve as volunteer staff; Paula as the LifeChange Program Manager, and Jack as Chaplain at Good News Chapel.
To sign Don's guest book, please go to his online obituary and click the link.
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