Howard Philip Seiss Doner was born on the 10th of May 1909 in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada. He thrived as a painter, inventor and furniture designer until leaving us December 2nd 1985 aged 76. He is remembered fondly by his extended family for his charismatic personality!
If you own any of Howard's work, please do reach out to us at rd@galleryd.ca
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