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Douglas Ross Gage
As you read my obituary, please know that I am now in a very good place, at peace and free of pain after a hard-fought battle with cancer. I have always called this “my journey”, a journey in which I was never alone as I was joined and bolstered by a whole litany of people I loved; those who held my hand throughout, always letting me know there was hope, that I was loved and cherished. I have been blessed to have lived such a wonderful life and I am grateful for the time I was given. As I have been known to say… “It is what it is!”
I was born on May 27, 1947, to Vera and Russel Gage in Brantford, Ontario. My parents gave me a wonderful start in life, and I believe that I inherited my sense of humour from them, as they both loved to have a good laugh. My big brother Norman was an inspiration to me, although several years older and I missed growing up, side by side with him as he had enlisted in the military during my younger years and made a life for himself and his family in Manitoba. I loved him dearly and we were able to stay connected through our lives; I feel blessed by the relationships I still have with my departed brother’s children and grandchildren, fondly known as my “Out West” family.
My world was forever changed in 1981 when I met the woman who would become the love of my life, my best friend and dearest wife of 40 years, Ann (nee Cooper-McKean) who for a reason I still cannot fathom, eventually fell for me too. I was smitten from our first meeting, this beautiful, classy woman I felt was out of my league. We married in 1983, creating a blended family of her children and my own – and the “McGage” clan was born. My family have made me so proud in what they do and have been a foundation of happiness during some of the most challenging of times. While I now carry on with this part of my journey alone, I am at peace knowing that my wife Ann and our children Elizabeth (Doug), Sherri (Wayne), Trevor (Lisa) and Christopher and grandchildren Alex, Jake (Madie), Ronnie, Megan and James will have a strong family to lean on and I ask them to support each other and remember that family really is everything.
Anchoring me were the family and friends I was surrounded with throughout my life – you know who you are – who have all made me stronger, all the while giving me confidence and a reason to keep smiling, a reminder to remain grateful for life’s blessings. I just hope you all know how much you have meant to me.
From Doug’s family: we thank all who loved him for the outpouring of support over the duration of his “journey”. A funeral mass is scheduled for Saturday February 10th, 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 63 Elgin S., Collingwood, to be followed at 2:00 p.m. with a family-hosted Celebration of Life at Collingwood Leisure Time Club, 100 Minnesota Street, Collingwood. Donations in Doug’s honour may be made to Collingwood G&M Hospital Foundation or Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation in lieu of flowers.
Thursday January 25th 2024
Death notice for the town of: Collingwood, Province: Ontario
death notice Douglas Gage Thursday January 25th 2024
obituaries notice Douglas Gage Thursday January 25th 2024
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Douglas Gage Thursday January 25th 2024 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
