Generals Community Mourns the Loss of Wally Donaldson
Published on June 28, 2021 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Oshawa Generals News Release
Oshawa, Ont. - On Jun3 24th, the Oshawa Generals organization learned of the passing of longtime Oshawa journalist and Generals fan, Walter "Wally" Donaldson.
Donaldson was 70 years old and passed away after a battle with colon cancer.
For over 20 years, Donaldson worked many games from the press box, working for the Oshawa Times as a sports journalist. He even joined the organization as a colour commentator alongside play-by-play announcer Dave Gilbert.
The entire organization wishes to send the Donaldson family love during this time of loss. A celebration of life will be held in August following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.
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