CHAFE, Douglas Howard
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our loved husband, father and papa on Saturday September 29, 2018, at 8:55 p.m. Born in Petty Harbour, Newfoundland on August 4, 1940 he spent his youth exploring the hills of Petty Harbour, jumping ice flows with his friends and brothers, trekking out to Cow Pond for swimming and many other activities that in the 50’s were normal boy behaviour and now would be illegal. His many stories had us all questioning how he ever survived his childhood. Dad moved to Toronto in 1955 and in 1959 met the young woman who would become his wife in 1965. Their first daughter was born in 1967 followed by 2 more girls in 1971 and 1975. There were many, many happy years at “the farm” in Tottenham where they lived for 28 years before retiring to Barrie. Dad leaves behind his wife Joan, daughters Christine, Colleen, Kathleen and son-in-law Giuliano who he has always loved like a son. Papa will be deeply missed by his grandchildren Julia, Olivia, Kaitlyn, Myles, Alexandra and grand-dogs Lily, Dixie, Callie, Sophie and Zoe. Also survived by his siblings Clyde (Diana), Linda (Dieter), Ruth and brother/sister-in-laws John (Leonie) and Gord (Lynne) Mill , Frank and Lorne. Predeceased by siblings Reg, Gwen (Bill), Beryl, David, Peggy and brother-in-law Arlie. Dad has many nieces and nephews who he loved dearly.
Cremation has taken place.
A service/celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 5, 2018 at Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street South, Bolton at 12:00 p.m.
Dad’s ashes will be spread at Cow Pond in Petty Harbour Newfoundland in the spring as he always wished. Dad would have greatly appreciated donations to Seasons Centre for Grieving Children in lieu of flowers. www.grievingchildren.com 705-721-5437 ext. 301.
Special love and thanks to Mike, Larry and Eleanor Reid for making dad’s day on numerous occasions by bringing their guitars and learning/singing dad’s favourite songs. We sincerely thank the amazing staff at Mill Creek Care Centre for the laughter and the kind and loving care dad received in his final days particularly from his PSW’s Sean, Nancy, Gina, Johanna and nurses Jasna and Sam. As dad would have said “Lord tunderin Jesus B’ye back to Cow Pond I go”.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
dave harris
so sad but he was a nice man RIP doug
Lorrie Goldman
Our deepest condolences Christine to you and your entire family! Love Carol and Lorrie !
Lisa Sherlock
Sending Chris & all of you lots of love ,prayers & comfort❤️
Paulette Hatch and family
My family and I will miss him dearly, I’ve never met a nicer man, RIP Dugger❤️
Wendy Hilborn
So sorry for your loss. I’ll always remember him in his truck with his country music playing. I know he was greatly loved by his family and I know the love he gave them will bring them comfort in the difficult days ahead. Much love to the whole family.
Bobby Chan
My love and condolences to Joan and all my family, in the passing of someone very special to me.
I’ll be waiting here at Cow Pond for Uncle Dougie.
Bobby Chan
LeeAnne Rescorl
To Christine, Giuliano and family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your father. May you find solace in your fond memories during this difficult time
My thoughts and prayers are with you..
LeeAnne Rescorl
Mary-Joan & Gary Westlake
Our sincere condolences to all of the Chafe family.
May you cherish all the wonderful memories.
Laurian Westlake
So sorry to hear about your Dad, Christine. Thinking of your Mom and sisters too. Your Dad was always so kind and loving.
Boyd Carter
Sorry to hear about Doug. He was always good for a laugh and his conversation on the phone were always enjoyable.
Boyd wont be able to visit with the “tank” anymore.
Love to you all
Mil, Susan and Boyd Carter
Patsy Stack Kieley
Sorry to hear of Doug’s passing, sincere condolence to all your family from all the Stack families .
Alton “Alt” Chafe
Deepest condolences to the family from my dad, Alton “Alt” Chafe. He and Dougie we childhood friends and neighbors. They spent many years at cow pond swimming, exploring and jumping ice pans in the harbour. Dad has some wonderful memories that he shares with us often.
Karin garland
All the best to you Joan and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember Uncle Doug as a very happy and jolly person. I’m so very grateful I visited in May
Uncle Doug will always be an influence in my life
Carolyn M
I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr Chafe, but I do have the privilege of working with his daughter Colleen. She is a wonderful, caring colleague and a tribute to his memory. My sincere condolences to your family, Colleen, and hoping that warm memories and those funny stories will give you all comfort in the days to come.
Nancy Noble
My Deepest Sympathy to you and your family Joan. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I will truly Miss seeing you and Doug everyday, he really was a character and made me smile often.
Michael Morris and Family
To Colleen, Joan, Christine, Kathleen and all the family. We are so sorry for your terrible loss. Not so long ago we were all in a happier place when Maria, myself and the kids would visit with Doug and Joan and the family for BBQs and other get-togethers. They were good, happy times. I cherish them. Doug was a great person. I will miss him and his great sense of humour.
Robert Norman
Joan and Family, … my sincere condolances go out to all of you… A kind and funny man will be truly missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing him … Rest in peace Doug…… Robert Norman and Family
Marilyn Burke
Doug was a good friend of our brother Gerry Hatch. We always enjoyed hearing Doug’s stories not only from Gerry but from Doug himself. He had a wonderful sense of humour and a great laugh. To Joan and her family, please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Doug will certainly be missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.
Jackie Craddock , & Marilyn Burke
( Hatch)
Betty
Sending our love and sincere condolences to Joan and family. Doug was a sweetheart with a great sense of humour! He will be missed Rest In Peace our friend.
George and Betty
Lisa French
So sorry I missed the farewell..Doug was my partner in crime at many family events…always made anm interesting time out of all situations ..haha…I will miss his dry humour..his sarcasm and most importantly his big heart. Cheers Uncle “P” you know what I’m talking about..x
Cec and Shirley Norman
Our sincere condolences to Joan and family. Doug was our best friend since we were teenagers in 1960, and we all shared many great memories over the years. We will miss the great times we had together but most of all his sense of humour, warm smile and big heart. RIP our friend.
Love Always,
Cec and Shirley Norman