Douglas James Cudney, died peacefully at Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton on Monday, April 18th, 2022, at age 89, with his beloved partner, Karen Breitbach by his side.
Doug’s irrepressible spirit and charisma will be missed by those who knew and loved him.
Born in 1932 in East York, Ontario, to Edward Harris (Ted) and Jessie (née Davidson) Cudney of Winona, Ontario. Doug was the eldest of five Cudney siblings, Ross, Carole, Beverly and Judy. He leaves his five children, Robert, Leslie, Christopher, Janet and Gordon, six grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Doug was predeceased by his siblings Carole, Ross and Judy and granddaughter Tyler. He also leaves behind his cherished Jack Russell, Luke.
Niagara Foods, owned and operated by Doug’s parents, sent Doug to countries like Brazil, Israel, South Africa, Germany, France and the UK to source and market the product processed at the Stoney Creek, Ontario plant.
Doug was already an accomplished show-jumping talent when he moved to Mexico at age fourteen to train and compete in international show-jumping. Doug and teammates Jim Elder and Tom Gayford were the first all civilian show jumping team to win the UNITED STATES NATIONS CUP in 1959. Doug became chef d’équipe when Canada went on to win Olympic gold in Mexico in 1968. Later Doug became the first to begin importing international horses from Europe to Canada. Doug had many international horses, his favourite being the thoroughbred mare DIANA KHAN. Fortunately, the three Team members were reunited last month, more than 60 years after their historic win.
In his later life, Doug combined his horse and manufacturing experience with Karen’s background to successfully design, manufacture and market the Tipperary and Phoenix equestrian protective gear worldwide. He also became an avid thoroughbred racing enthusiast.
Thank you to Doug’s wonderful neighbours in Kincardine and caregivers of Huron Shores Hospice at the Tiverton Park Manor.
Visitation will be held at the Davey-Linklater Funeral Home, Kincardine on Thursday, April 21st, 2022 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., following by the funeral service at 3:00 p.m.
A private family burial will take place at Winona “The Fifty” Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Huron Shores Hospice would be appreciated.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Douglas Cudney Monday April 18th 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Kincardine, Province: Ontario