Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Byard (Doug/Papa) Holesworth on April 20, 2020 in Wetaskiwin (AB), at the age of 76 years. Doug was born in Stewiacke, Nova Scotia and was the third oldest of four children.
Doug will be greatly missed by his wife of 55 years, Dorina (Doreen) Holesworth; their children, Steve Holesworth (Nan Harrison) of Calgary, Edith Holesworth (Joe Ruether) of Peace River; and grandsons, Kyle & Noah Ruether. He will also be missed by his extended family, sisters-in- law, Leona, Geraldine (Darryl), Marieanne (Daniel), Barbara (Roland) Chris and Loretta; godchild, Matthew; one aunt, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces/nephews, cousins and friends.
Doug is predeceased by his parents, Fenton & Edith Holesworth; sister, Evelyn; brothers, Jack & Harold; mother and father-in-law, Adelard & Medora Drysdelle; brothers-in-law, Jim Willard, Terry Thomson, Clarence Drisdelle, and Jim Kennedy; and sister-in-law, Diane Thomson.
Doug joined the Royal Canadian Armed Forces on February 14, 1962. After training, Doug was stationed in Chatham, New Brunswick as a Firefighter where he met the “Love of his Life” Doreen. They were married in November 1964. Doug remained a firefighter until he remustered in 1975 to a RM Tech for the remainder of his career. He retired in November 1987 with 26 years’ service. He became a Civilian employee working on the base in the Officers Mess Hall, where he continued to fulfill his love for food preparation and special events.
Doug always looked forward to his annual hunting trips with his wife and friends, weekly card games, gardening and fishing. He loved spending quality time with his grandsons, family and friends.
Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta and due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, with updates appearing on the Baker Funeral Chapel website.
To plant a tree in memory of Byard Douglas (Doug) Holesworth, please visit our tribute store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Byard Douglas Doug Holesworth November 6 1943 April 20 2020 (age 76)..
Death notice for the town of: Wetaskiwin, Province: Alberta