Douglas John Heron
July 26, 2010
HERON, Douglas John – On Monday, July 26, Douglas John Heron passed away in his 86th year, in London, Ontario. Beloved husband of Dorothy (Smeaton): married 59 wonderful years. Predeceased by his sisters Katherine Parsons, Jean Doyle, and his dear oldest daughter, Susan Joosten (Harry). Dearly loved by his surviving children Jane, Jim and Kate (Mike Wallace). Grandpa of Emily Joosten, Matthew and Derek Heron, and Claire and Evan Wallace. Remembered by relatives in Scotland and the United States. Doug was a WWII navy veteran. He was a graduate of McGill University and was an inductee into the McGill Sports Hall of Fame. In his early years, he was a well-known Montreal all-around athlete. In later years, he was an avid shot gunning enthusiast and golfer. He was a member of the Naval Officers Association, the Crumlin Sportsmen’s Association, the London Hunt and Country Club, and was an Honourary Life Member of the Ontario Economic Development Council of which he was a past president. Cremation has taken place and visitation will take place at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, Ontario on Thursday, July 29th, 2010 from 2 – 4 and from 7 – 9 p.m. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Doug are asked to consider the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. Online condolences accepted at >www.westviewfuneralchapel.com
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Dear Mrs. Heron, I saw Mr. Heron's obituary and wanted to express my condolences. May you be comforted in the loss of your husband, friend, and long-time companion by the Bible's promise to end death and raise back to a paradise earth those already gone (Rev. 21:3,4; John 5:28,29). Until that time may the memories you and your family cherish of him keep the sting of death in its place. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers, Susie Noble
Dear Dorothy & Family, We have so many happy memories of Doug and our times together at OIDC. Doug was an amazing role model to many economic development members. With Sincere Sympathy, Dianne & Jim Moore
Dear Dorothy, Jim, Jane,Kate, I was sorry to hear about Doug. My mother had recently spoken about you and Doug and so you have been on my mind. I have nice memories of your family and my thoughts are with all of you now. Deepest sympathies to all of you.
Dear Dorothy, Kate, Jim, Jane and families Our family is saddened to hear about Doug. He knew he was well loved and cared for by all of you. May fond memories of happier times bring you comfort.
Dear Dorothy, Jane, Jim & Kate, We were so sorry to hear of Doug's passing. Doug will be sadly missed by all whose lives he touched. Dorothy, you & Doug were pillars of strength to my family when we needed it and we will be there for your family when you need us. Our sincerest condolences go out to all of you.
Dear Mrs. Heron and family, I saw Mr. Heron's obituary in today's paper. We are so sorry to hear he passed away. Try to find comfort in your memories that all of you shared as a family. I often think of Sue and miss her. Take care of each other. Love Carol (nurse Nancy)
Hello Dorothy, Jane, Katie, Jim, I just learned of DOug's passing this morning. I've been on the road for the month of July and just sarting to re-climatize myself to London. I cannot be at the visitation today as I am back out performing but I wanted to express my sympathies to you and your familes. You were all great friends to us growing up in Oakridge and Doug was very special to my dad both on and off the golf course. He was at our house first thing on the morning dad passed. Doug also took a great interest in my career. Most times when he visited, he would make a special trip to the basement to see what I was working on. Please know that my thoughts are with you all today and I really wish I could be there with you.
Dear Dot, Jane, Jim, Katie and families, Doug was a good kind man and he will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time
Dear dorothy and family, Our sincere condolences to you all at this sad time of Doug's death. It's a long time from 107 Grand Ave. and Ooakridge Acres. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Remember all the GOOD times.
Dear Dorothy and Family Sorry to read of Doug's passing. We had many good talks over the back fence . Many times about our golf games as we know how much he enjoyed golf. Your former neighbors Barb & Al Seymour
To: Family members of Douglas Heron Please accept my sincerest condolences in the death of Doug. I was a long-time Shotgunning Buddy. Dr. Donald Mills
Dear Dorothy, We were saddened to hear of Doug's passing. It has been a long hard raod for both of you the last few years and we thought of you often. Rose and Fred Hodgson left for Halifax this morning but I will let them know, along with your friends at Fiddlers Green. We hope you remain well . Judy and John
Dear Dorothy and Jane and Jim and Kate and families, We are all so sad to hear of Doug's passing. Our thoughts are with you in memories of Doug that we keep. Take care of each other. Our deepest sympathies to all of you, Frankie, Rick and Mary
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Dear Dorthy and Family we are sorry to hear of Dougs passing. I know my Dad, Scott and myself enjoyed the times hunting with Doug or just talking about hunting and or guns. Dad always said it was nice to have a friend his own age to hunt with! It was a pleasure to know Doug and be around someone with a such a passion for the outdoors. Deepest sympathies , McDonald Family
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