Douglas Haig Windsor
June 23, 1924 – March 02, 2021
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Passed peacefully away at St Patrick’s Mercy Home in his 97th year. Doug was a long-time resident of Ferryland, formerly of St. John’s. A WWII Royal Canadian Air Force Veteran and graduate of Bishops Feild School (St. John’s) class of 1940 and a proud “Feildian”.
Pre-deceased by his Father, Stan, (1945) a WW1 Royal Newfoundland Regiment Blue Puttee, his Mother, Mary (Farries), (1985) war bride of Hawick, Scotland. Brothers: Bill (1942) WWII Caribou Disaster and Frank (2018). Sisters: Jess (Tom Goodyear), Sarah (John Finn), Jean (Max Hayre) and nephew Johnny Finn.
Leaving to mourn: Brother, Stan (Barb),Tillsonburg ,Ontario and Sister-In-Law, Jeanette Windsor, who resided with him and was a big part of his care at home in Ferryland. His nieces and nephews and their families throughout Canada, whom he loved and looked forward to visiting and spending time with: Bill, Geoff, Jennifer; Chris, Elizabeth; Doug, Bill, David; Ken, Nancy, Bill, Andrew; Kim, Debbie, Stan. This past year, with COVID-19 travel restrictions in place, his nephew, Ken Windsor (Annette), represented all those living outside the province who would have loved to come and see Doug. Family was very important to Doug and his visits and games of crib with Ken were enjoyed so much.
Doug will be dearly missed by the Curran Family of Sunny Hill: Wilf, Janet, Chris, Heather, John, their spouses, children and grandchildren, who all loved him like a grandfather and made sure that he was part of every family gathering.
Doug loved children, always making time for them and making each one feel special. In turn, he was special to each of them. He will be forever loved by all the “little ones” near and far who touched his heart and made him smile.
Doug was a gentleman; he loved a Friday night party with music and good cheer. Although more recently his age prevented him from being the last one to leave such gatherings, he always made an appearance and ended his night with a little song to entertain the crowd.
Doug loved to go “up the shore” for an afternoon drive. Thank you to Kenneth Hynes, his constant companion and friend for making that trip with him so many times. The nightly visits, friendship and being there at a moments’ notice when called meant so much to Doug and to us, his family. Kenneth, you were a blessing to Doug and the reason he was able to stay in his own home for so long.
Doug will be missed by his caregivers Jeanie Swain, Jill Walsh and Sandy O’Brien, his Sunny Hill neighbours, many friends and Aquaforte family.
Thank you to Diane Costello and the staff of Quality Home Care; Dan, Katie and staff at Baltimore Pharmacy; Eastern Health Professionals, especially Mary and Michelle Rossiter; Shamrock Medical Clinic staff, Dr. Peter Morry and staff of 4 East at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home.
Cremation has taken place. In keeping with COVID-19 restrictions there will be no visitation at this time. A Celebration of Life and Funeral will take place at a later date.
Donations in Doug’s memory can be made to St Philips Anglican Church, Aquaforte or The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 34 Southern Shore.
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“Thoughtfulness for others, generosity, modesty and self-respect are the qualities which make a real gentleman.” -Thomas Henry Huxley.
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SERVICES
Visitation
Sunday, July 11, 2021
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Fahey’s Funeral Home – Fermeuse
Main Street
Fermeuse, NL
Funeral Service
Sunday, July 11, 2021
4:00 PM
Holy Trinity Church
Main Road
Ferryland, NL A0A 2G0
June 23 1924 March 02 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Douglas Haig Windsor June 23 1924 March 02 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: Fermeuse, Province: T-N