Passed away suddenly in Dublin, Ireland on Saturday, September 27, 2008 while on holiday with his loving and devoted wife Diann of 51 years by his side. Doug will be dearly missed by his three daughters Carolyn, Nancy (Kevin) and Janice (Murray). The youngest of eight children, he will be fondly remembered by his surviving sisters, brothers and sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews and friends. Doug was a pioneer in the field of recreation; his career spanned 40 years in Stratford, Oshawa and Bowmanville. He was Director of Parks and Recreation for the Town of Oakville for 27 years. Doug was best known for his dedication and his development of the community's parks and recreation programmes. A service to celebrate Doug's Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2008 at Hopedale Presbyterian Church, 156 Third Line, Oakville following a visitation at the church from 1-2:45 p.m. A fund has been set up in Doug's memory for donations towards the beautification of Oakville's parks. Donations may be made at any TD Canada Trust Branch into account #6296855, Branch #398. Please send an email or call Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home so that an In Memoriam card may be given to the family giving them notification of your donation made through TD Canada Trust. Arrangements entrusted with the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, Oakville (905-844-2600).