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DONALD (DON) BASS
Date of Passing: May 14, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDONALD (DON) BASS
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Donald (Don) Bass on May 14, 2025.
Don is survived by his partner of 25 years Darlene, children, Eileen Fortin (Tim) and Hartley Bass, stepchildren Pyper (Jesse) and Palmer and sister Lynda. He was also a beloved grandfather to Kelsey and Taylor and Zaidie to Rooney and Lux.
Don was predeceased by his parents Abe and Gloria Bass and by his son Jonathon.
Don was born in Fort William, Ontario in 1938. He came to Winnipeg to attend university but ultimately made his mark operating Dutchmaid Ice Cream, including manufacturing ice cream for dairies across Western Canada gaining him the title of “Emperor of Ice Cream”.
During and after operating Dutchmaid, Don also managed rental properties in and around the Osborne Village.
Don was more than an entrepreneur and an astute businessman; he was a man of decency, generosity, integrity and compassion. He treated everyone he met with respect, offering help in any way he could.
Don was also known for his sarcasm and sense of humour earning him the added title of “Real Character”.
Don loved family, he loved people, and he loved his annual trips to South Florida.
Funeral and burial were held on May 20 at Shaarey Zedek Cemetery with the Meal of Condolence at Temple Shalom.
Donations can be made to the General Fund at Temple Shalom or to the Gloria and Abe Bass Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 31, 2025
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Offering my sincere condolences to the family. Don was always nice to me when I would visit. - Posted by: Marianne (Known through son) on: Sep 03, 2025
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Darlene (and family), I was so saddened to hear of Don’s sudden passing. Hoping you find comfort in the many memories you shared over the years. Ginny Brown - Posted by: Ginny Brown (Friend) on: May 31, 2025