Don (Donnie) Craig Briscoe

October 11, 1953 – October 16, 2024 

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Don (Donnie) Craig Briscoe in the evening on October 16 2024 at the Concordia Hospital after a brief and courageous battle with Cancer. He passed away peacefully in the presence of his family and loved ones. Donnie is survived by his sons Curtis (Jennifer), Jason (Sheri), his daughter Kara, as well as grandchildren Tommy, Allie, Finley and Luna; partner Kathy (and her daughter Cherise), brother Darrell (Winn) and nephews Adam(Stacey) and Derek (Alicia), sister-in-law Karen, nephews Scott (Hannah) and Ryan, and Sandra his former spouse and the mother of his children, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Donnie was pre-deceased by his parents John and Mary Briscoe, older brother Cameron and son-in-law Cesar.

Don was born on October 11 1953 in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the Misericordia hospital. Don had a full life. He attended Gladstone and Earl Grey school, and then later Kelvin High School where he graduated in 1971. He was a gifted baseball player from his youth into his early adult years.

Donnie loved sports of all kinds and was an avid golfer – he loved playing and watching all sports, travelling and visiting friends across the globe, and attending sporting events with his family members. 

He attended Red River College after high school and obtained a Business Administration degree. He thereafter worked at TD Bank. He then went on to be a member of the Winnipeg Police Department and had a respected career of 30 years. He was promoted throughout his career to Sergeant and later still to Staff-Sergeant. Don was the recipient of the Police Exemplary Service Medal on February 29 1996 and was a member of the WPS from December 16 1975 to January 21 2006.

After retiring from the police force, he worked as a Teacher’s Aide at Maples collegiate and other schools within Seven Oaks School Division – he enjoyed his time working with youth. 

The family wishes to express its heartfelt appreciation to all medical staff and health care professionals who provided compassionate care to him in his time of need.

A private family interment will take place at a future date following his cremation.

A funeral service for Don will be held on Tuesday October 29 2024, at 1315 Gateway Road, in Winnipeg, Manitoba at 1:30pm at the North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church. 

The service will also be live streamed for those unable to attend in person.

Arrangements entrusted to Voyage Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to the Winnipeg Police Service Endowment Fund or a charity of your own choice.