DONALD MOORE Obituary

Rest easy, Don. I hope that you and Kathy are having a good laugh. I can hear her saying... well, it took you long enough to get here! God bless.

Dear Don
When Bishop Nick telephoned to tell us of your passing, so many memories came flooding back to us.
I remember our son Brett´s Christening. We have a photo of you holding Kathy in your arms joking that she was your baby. You were both Brett´s God parents.
I remember all the Christmases at your house and Mimi´s, with all the loving family present.
I remember when you both adopted multi cats at one time, as you said that they would be sad if they were separated from their litter mates. I think Rambo was the last survivor.
I remember when you visited us in Mexico and you required dental work and how thrilled not only with the workmanship but with the low cost. You loved it here and we spent time taking you around our little town hearing the ooos and ahhs from you.
I remember looking forward to receiving the Bermudian magazine and the Diana Amos calendar every year.
There are many more memories, too many to recount.
As the saying goes, all good things come to an end and so my dear man, you are now with Cathy and all of your multi kitties.
God Bless and RIP
Marty and Trevor

Sad to hear of Father Don's passing, such a wonderful man, worked with him at St. Marks Church and ESU. Our boys really enjoyed their time with him and we were happy he was able to officiate at Nicholas and Jess's wedding. May he rest in peace and reunite with Kathy.

Requiescat in Pace Fr Don my old friend. May choirs of angels come to greet you, may they lead you into that Garden which is now to reward and employ your skills. David+ MaryAnn, Robert & Emily

Sending our love and condolences to the family of a dear Father Don. I kinder, more gentle man you will never meet. Don married us 18 years ago and his guidance and strong love endured for many years. We still say - what would Father Don say whenever we need some support and a tender moment. He lives on in us all and a wonderful life should be celebrated. We were all blessed to have him in our lives. RIP Father Don and Thank you. So much love

May you rest in peace my friend. I have known Don since he first arrived in Bermuda in 1956 as I worked as an eleven year old at the Botanical gardens on Saturdays and school holidays and then later at Tulo Valley Nursery. He remained a friend for life.

Condolences to the family and friends of Father Moore. A quiet but a gentle giant. Very pleasant and had a great smile whenever he'd great you. Continued prayers to all who knew and loved him. God's blessings as you all heal. Rest in peace and rise in glory

During my short period of time knowing father Don whilst caring for him was extremely memorable. He taught me things which I would have never known otherwise. He truly was an outstanding person in his field as a horticulturist and as a man of God. It was a great pleasure meeting him and he will always have a place in my heart. R.I.P my strong one. My condolences to all his love ones.

Please accept my sincerest condolences to the family, friends and congregations of Rev. Don Moore. May the LORD grant His comfort, help and hope even at this dark time.

It is with deep regret to learn of Rev. Don's passing - he wore many hats which also included being a recent member of the Bermuda Botanical Gardens Steering Committee 2020 - 2022. I learned from Rev. Don that he was a Royal Botanic Garden Kew trained horticulturalist who came to the Bermuda Agricultural Station in the mid 1950s. He was particularly involved in the re-afforestation of the island in the aftermath of the Bermuda Cedar Scale Epidemic. Rev. Don was a contemporary of the late horticulturalist J. Hubert Jones and together their horticultural work helped re-green the island, which saved visual quality for Bermuda's Tourism industry at a time when our Agricultural sector had collapsed. Their work also helped bring about transformation of the Agricultural Station into the Bermuda Botanical Gardens on the 17-Apr-1958. Rev. Don was the first Superintendent under the renamed Botanical Gardens. He started the first Horticultural Apprenticeship Program in 1960 and was mentor to Peter Truran who later became an iconic BG Superintendent during the 1970s - 2000s. Rev. Don was on staff when the Camden property was added to the Botanical Gardens in 1965, and he led landscape improvements and collection development of the Camden addition throughout the 1960s. Rev. Don told me one of his cherished horticultural accomplishments was the introduction of the striking Silver Buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus sericeus) to Bermuda, which is now grown and seen throughout the island. Don Moore resigned from the Bermuda Botanical Gardens in 1970 to pursue careers in business and pastoral work, but he never lost his love for horticulture. Like many, he despaired over the decline of the Botanical Gardens in later years but became encouraged by the Garden's 2020 renewal effort and willingly offered his assistance and historical insights by participating on the BG Steering Committee from 2020 - 2022, despite being in his 90s! His input was greatly appreciated and was still being sought for advice even up to the time of his passing.

Don Moore played a significant role in creating what we now know as the Bermuda Botanical Gardens. It is our steadfast aim that the Botanical Gardens Steering Committee will carry on Don's legacy and passion by pressing toward the Garden's renewal and accreditation.

Sincerely,
Danny R.M. Simmons (for)
The BG Steering Committee

Condoléances to the family of Rev. Donald Moore. What a beacon of botany and wisdom, rest in eternal peace.

To Fr Don's Family, friends and the Anglican Community,

So saddened to hear of Fr Don's passing.

I'm so thankful for his relationship with my late boyfriend Eddie and I.

Grateful for the time he took to advise me on my rose trees and the time we spent together at St. Anne's Church and the impact he had on my great nephews.

Rest in peace Fr. Don.

Every blessing Fr. Don,

I loved our conversations about plants and flowers... your kindness was so steady.

Give my Norman a big hug when you see him. You boys will have a good catch up....

May you rest in peace and rise and glory.

With love and fondness.

Rest In Peace Rev. Moore.
You kindness went before you
Sincerely
Virginia Whayman

Sorry to learn of Don's passing. He and I worked together many years ago when he operated his landscaping business. Always courteous and professional. May he rest in peace. Sincere condolences to the family.

Feeling heartbroken..will miss my dear friend . Rest well dearest Don. You have provided so much to Bermuda from your amazing botanical knowledge, your Union days and your Ministry to the Anglican Church.. a life well lived with faith and humility. Reunited with his beloved Cathy..

We offer our condolences to the Moore family.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

I was so sad to read of Don´s passing though he is now at peace .
He was a good friend to my late husband Colin Gladwin, and I. He always had a cheery smile and will be greatly missed.
Liz Gladwin/ Hooper. Isle of Wight.