A fine and decent man .We will all miss you Uncle Doug.

We spent many social evenings with Doug and Sheila and both were gracious hosts. I also got involved helping Doug with his genealogy but our biggest adventure together was a Baltic Cruise from which Doug had to be rushed into hospital in St.Petersburg for an emergency heart operation. He will be missed.
Our condolences to all his family members.

I am sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. I met both Doug and Sheila when they volunteered at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre. My sympathies to the family.

We are very sorry to read about Doug’s passing. He was a great accompanist with the MacKay Choristers under the direction of Irla Stewart and Mary Hearn.

We were very fortunate in being able to visit with him at Goderich Place before Christmas and reminisce a little.

Linda (Hearn) Street
MacKay Choristers Director

Doug was such a sweet man. He always had a challenge for me pouring his tea. He would say 2/3s or 3/4 or 7/8s We had a lot of fun. He will be missed greatly. rest in Peace Doug.

Doug was a neighbour of mine and the organist at church He was a true gentleman who was quiet but always with a smile. Doug played the organ with skill and enthusiasm and was a joy to hear. My sympathy goes out to his family.

Dear famliy of Doug,

In solidarity at the death of a gentle man. And such a talented musician.
We were colleagues at Southampton United Church, and neighbours along Huron St.

May his memory be a blessing.
Peace,
John Lougheed

We so enjoyed Doug’s musical leadership at Southampton United. He was truly a gentle man.

I so much enjoyed knowing Doug especially through his great musical talent. He was a generous and gracious person always with a smile and positive outlook. My heartfelt sympathy and best wishes to his loved ones.

Doug – was chosen for my teacher when-I received a bursary for organ lessons – from our diocese. I was self taught – with bad habits – I was a challenge for him – I always appreciated his patience – his gentle talent – and his love and gift of music.
With special remembering – Cecelia Denomme

Sincere condolences to Doug’s family. I have wonderful memories being in the choir at Southampton United with Doug as organist and choir director. He was so genuine and talented.

We were saddened to learn of Doug’s passing. He was a dear friend, and we are grateful we had the chance to say goodbye before leaving for Portugal.

We will always remember his warmth and the joy he shared through his music. He will be deeply missed.

With sincere sympathy to his family.

Doug was very much missed when he moved from Elgin Lodge back to Goderich. I very much enjoyed working with Doug he was always a joy to see his smile everyday. R.I.P. Doug

So sorry to hear about Doug. I remember as a child & teenager going to Southampton, with my parents (Linda & Bill) and sister (Hayley) to visit with Doug and Sheila, spend an afternoon playing on the beach & enjoy a lovely dinner with everyone afterwards. When I was getting married, Doug volunteered (or perhaps Dad asked him) to play the organ for the service. It was so nice having a family friend being part of the ceremony.

Mr. Squire was my piano teacher, as well as both of my brothers, Greg and Doug. I still remember the last four songs he taught me for my grade 8 exam. Este a székelyeknél by Béla Bartók, a Sonatina in G major, a Fantasia in D minor by Telemann, and … well, three songs. I had lessons after school. His house, on Krohmer Cresc., was on my way home from school. The sound of his cuckoo clock sounding five o’clock, followed by the the first eight bars of Der fröliche Wanderer signalled the end of my lesson. That sound has been etched indelibly into my brain. I still play the piano, and I still use all of the practicing and playing techniques Mr. Squire taught me.

Thankyou, Mr. Squire!

I never saw Doug have a bad day! He enjoyed a good conversation, in which he was always thoughtful, inquisitive, intelligent, and kind. He was a wonderfully talented musician and over the years it was always a treat to get to listen to him and his Nephew Bob partner on a song, with Doug being a master pianist and Bob’s Grammy winning voice.

I had the opportunity on a few occasions to spend time at Doug and Sheila’s cottage growing up, when Cousin Bob would let me tag along for some additional Southampton weeks; He and Sheila were lovely hosts and I’m thankful for the time I had with them all.

One of my favorite expressions of his that has worked its way into my vocabulary, albeit humorously, was when Doug was ready to move on in the conversation, he’d use a somewhat abrupt “Anyway Jon, “ and he’d proceed to the next topic he’d rather be discussing)…” ..like a conductor escorting you into the next part of the song; you just went with it…

I know he loved watching our families enjoy our SH summers as we grew up, and even today. He always made it a point to come watch the Wednesday night round robins when we were up, enjoying the camaraderie and conversation.

He was one of Southampton’s finest, Canada’s finest! He will be greatly missed.

Love,
Jonathan

Sending our condolences to the family of Doug Squire. Christi and I so much enjoyed our conversations and visits with Doug. He will be truly missed.
Thoughts and prayers,
Christi & Michelle
Edward Jones