At the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital on Friday February 19, 2010 in hs 85th year. Donald Lander of Orillia, beloved husband of Dorothy Lander (nee Balmer). Loving father of Marilyn Russell of Orillia, the late David & his wife Deana of London, Donna & husband Paul Hutchinson of Orillia, Lynda & husband Lyle Dorie of Orillia. Loved grandfather of Devon, Gavin, Morgan, Mercedes, Braden & Brieanne and great grandfather of Sydney. Dear brother of Dorothy Ross & husband Murray of Oro and the late Bruce Lander. Donald commenced his business career with General Motors of Canada, principally in the sales division for 17 years. During this period 1 ½ years were spent in the R.C.A.F. (Air Crew Pilot). He moved to the Chrysler Corporation where for 22 years held senior executive positions in Various divisions and subsidiaries in Canada, United States and Europe. These responsibilities in part were Managing Director of Chrysler United Kingdom Ltd, V.P. Chrysler Corporation Europe, Middle East and Africa, Group V.P. Chrysler Corporation and President/Chairman of the Board of Chrysler International and Chairman of the Board and President of Chrysler Canada Ltd. Briefly and prior to moving to Canada Post Corporation spent some months consulting and with the Delorean Motor Car Corporation in the United Kingdom as Managing Director preparing the vehicle for production and launch. He joined Canada Post Corporation in 1984 in the capacity of Executive V.P. and Chief Operating Officer. He was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in 1986 and Chairman of the Board in July 1993. Before retiring from Canada Post in 1994 he held various Board positions with G.D. Net B.V. Amsterdam, G.D. Express Netherlands, The International Post Corporation Brussels and Purolator Canada. Donald is the recipient of the Order of Canada and the Order of Malta. The family will receive friends at the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 54 Coldwater St. E. Orillia, (705) 326-3595, from 2-5 P.M. on Friday March 26, 2010. A Memorial service will be held in the chapel on Saturday March 27, 2010, at 1 o’clock. Interment of cremated remains will take place in the spring at St. Andrew’s St. James’ Cemetery, Orillia. If desired memorial donations may be made to the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Foundation or to Georgian College, Barrie Campus and would be appreciated by the family.