Donald Harold Maas, of Hanover, passed away after a lengthy and heroic battle with Parkinson's Disease at the Hanover Care Centre on Friday, May 16, 2025. He was 86. 

Born in Normanby Township on February 27, 1939 to the late August and Bertha (Gerhardt) Maas. Donald was a R.C.M.P. Officer stationed around many Canadian provinces and Territories, and in Bonn, Germany. Upon his retirement from the R.C.M.P. he accepted the role of Chief of Police in Kirkland Lake, and then as an officer in the OPP. He returned to the R.C.M.P. as a recruitment investigator and ended his 55 year police career to enjoy life with his beloved family and friends. He met the love of his life, Iris, at the CKNX Barn Dance back in the early 60’s and were married shortly after. 

Survived by beloved wife of 63 years, Iris (nee Bowles) Maas of Hanover. Dear father of Kimberley (Patrick) O'Hearn. Special Baba to Jackie and Cameron (Claire). Fondly remembered by his sisters Elaine (Bill) Chalmers and Helen Bryce-Hoy; cousins, nieces, nephews and their families as well as his extended hunt camp family. Predeceased by his parents and brother Lawrence Maas.

A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Hanover Cemetery. Pastor Lyndsay McGregor officiating. 

Memorial donations to the Parkinson Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca