It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Doug Haskett at his home in Ailsa Craig on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the age of 57. Loving husband of Jenny Haskett. Proud dad of Hayley Haskett and Brandon Taylor, and Emily Haskett and Rob McIntosh and proud stepfather of Ashlyn Hopper (Dylan), and Kai Hopper. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Carol and Roger Kellam. Fondly remembered by his niece, nephews, and many friends. Predeceased by his parents Glenn and Isobel Haskett.
Doug was a man of many passions, but nothing meant more to him than his family. He loved the freedom of the open road on his motorcycle, the peaceful moments spent by the pond with his beloved pets, and the satisfaction of a freshly cut lawn. Doug found joy in music, many sports – both playing and watching, and he was always up for a good time with friends — whether roller skating, on his bike or enjoying Friday pub nights.
A come and go celebration of Doug’s life will be held at the Lucan Community Centre (Multipurpose Hall), 263 Main Street, LUCAN on Friday evening from 5 – 8 PM. A private family graveside will be held at St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
Donations to ALS Society or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
The family wishes to thank the ALS team at LHSC – University Hospital for their kind and compassionate care shown to Doug and his family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Mike and Liz Dunlop
Carol and Roger
Mike and I wish to express our sincere condolence in the passing of Doug.
May he rest in peace.
Out thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time
Mike and Liz Dunlop
Kim Parkinson
Very sadden to hear of Doug’s passing. My deepest condolences to Doug’s family at this difficult time.
Steve Gould
Very sorry to hear about the passing of Hacker. He was a great guy and he is gone too soon.
Steve and Trish Gould
Peter Marks
I had the privilege of working with Doug for over twenty years. I’ll always remember the daily banter and Doug’s laugh. Doug was so good with the customers; they always asked for Doug. My deepest condolences to Doug’s wife, daughters and family.
Rick Howald
I am deeply saddened by your loss. I have many cherished memories playing on teams with Doug. I hope you find strength in each other during a difficult time.
Jim and Helen Hearn
Our heartfelt sympathy to all Doug’s loved ones. We have so many fond memories of Doug from the Jr. D hockey days.
Jim and Helen
Shirley Lamb
Carol
So sorry to see the death of your brother.
Sending my sympathy to you, Roger and all of your family at this sad time.
Piotr Stachurski
Our condolences to you and your family Jenny. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. The Stachurski family.
Carol Nicholson
Carol: We are sending our thoughts of sympathy to you and all Doug’s family. May wonderful memories help to give you comfort and strength in the journey ahead.
Ryan, Jeanine and Carol
Port Alice, BC
Jennifer Thomson
Dear Hayley, Emily, Jenny & Mel and Families,
My heart is with you all.
Hacker was genuinely one of the best guys there was, and life is not fair that he had to leave so early.
He was such a proud Dad of his girls, and he will forever be your guardian angel.
Sending much love to you all and to the heavens.
Jen Thomson
XOXOXO
Brian & Lisa Gumb
Doug was the nicest guy you could meet, and the best soccer dad ever – the biggest cheerleader for his girls!
From our family to yours, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sheila Peluso
Carol
I am so sorry to hear of your brother passing. My heartfelt condolences are with you and your family at this sad and difficult time.
Love and prayers
Sheila Peluso
Christopher, Alison and Austin Kellam
Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Doug. May the joy of the times together give you some comfort in these times.
Manders family
Such a genuine great guy we were fortunate to call a friend. Deeply sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts in the days ahead. Take care.
🕊️
Dave, Shannon, Blake, Jesse & Rachel
Robert Harloff
Please accept my condolences. I know he will be missed by anyone that knew him.
It doesn’t seem that long ago that a bunch of us were discussing a kindergarden pic that I have and trying to figure out who everyone was.
Brent Froats
My deepest condolences to the Haskett family. . My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Brent Froats
Shirley Lyons
To Mel, Hayley, Emily, Carol and family. So sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. He was such a fun loving guy who loved his sports and will be truly missed by everyone who knew him. May all the wonderful memories help you get through this difficult time and beyond.
Joyce Sovereign
Dear Hayley, Emily and Jenn
So hard to put into words about the loss of your Dad and husband.
So sorry for each one of you in your loss. My deepest sympathy to you all, I have many nice memories of this guy.
To Carol, Rodger and her family I send my kindest thoughts, in the loss of your brother. May you all find comfort in each other during this very sad time.
Dennis Foran
To the Haskett family. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Doug. I recall from our youth that Doug was the smoothest roller skater to ever put on wheels. In sport, he was a competitor but also the wittiest teammate one could ever have. Doug had the ability to light up any room he entered and was sure to provide an observation or joke that brought everyone to laughter. Doug was taken too soon and will certainly be missed.
Marian Kellam
Sincere sympathy to the family and many friends of Doug Haskett. It has been a privilege to have known such a courageous and gentle man, gone much too soon.
My condolences.
Laurie Gantlett
Emily – I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. When you told me the other day you were there helping to care for him I thought how special and what a wonderful daughter you are!
All that ❤️ will stay with you forever!
Thinking of you and your family xo
Annette Drost
Our condolences to Doug’s family and friends we always enjoyed our conversations as neighbours for many years and enjoyed a few cold beverages back in the day
Annette and Eric Drost
Sandra Neubauer
Heartfelt condolences from the Lucan Irish Six organization 🙏 to Doug’s family, his relatives, and friends. So sorry to hear this news.
~Lucan Irish Six Junior Hockey
Lynne Garn
Dear Carol and Roger;
He is not gone he is just away.
With my thoughts and prayers I send you my sincere sympathy during this time of loss.
May all of his wonderful memories help to ease your broken hearts.
Blessings
Lynne Garn
Carol Pitt
My condolences. He was one of the nicest guys.
Judy Bond
We have lots of memories of Doug growing up playing hockey and baseball with the boys and it is with deep sadness to hear of his passing. To his family, please accept my deepest condolences.
Sincerely, Judy Bond
Connie and Greg Richardson
So sorry to hear about Doug’s passing. Our deepest condolences to Jenny, Mel, Hailey, Emily and the rest of Doug’s family. He was such a kind person that enjoyed seeing everyone having fun and being a part of it as well, always with a smile. Cherish those beautiful memories that you and the girls have of him as you go through the difficult days ahead. Hugs ❤️🫂
Jim Owens
I have been blessed in that I had the opportunity to work with Dougie for over 30 years.
He was loved and respected by his peers and customers alike.
He was a true hearted genuine man, with an alluring aura and a captivating friendly manner.
I will cherish the wonderful memories I have of him till the end of time.
My sincerest condolences to his daughters, wife and family.
Frances Monk
My condolences to Doug’s family. He was always going out of his way to assist my husband in procuring parts for older vehicles and matching paints for classic and antique cars. A very special person. He will always be remembered as a special friend
Christine Giesen
My condolences to the family and friends of Doug. To young to leave this world, with so much yet to do with your loved ones. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, I will keep you close to my heart. XOXO
Audrey Monk
To the family and friends of this genuine and kind man, we are truly sorry for your loss. Doug was always a friendly face in the community as well as Paint City(sherwin-Williams) where my family got to know him the best. Always going the extra mile for my parents and was spoken of highly in our house. I remember connecting with him recently, always so upbeat and spoke kindly of my parents.
Thank you for sharing this great person with the community and know that we are all thinking of you at this sad time.
May you rest in peace Doug
Love your friends at Monks Auto Body
Dave Lalonde
It is such sad news to hear of Doug’s passing. Doug was such a great person, and I always enjoyed getting caught up whenever I seen him. My condolences to the entire family.
Leanne Thompson
The good ones are taken way too soon. So many wonderful memories to hold on to. Thinking of you all during this time. He definitely will be missed
Kevin and Bonnie Sitzes
Our deepest condolences, Hayley and Emily. May you find comfort in the many loving memories you shared.
Valerie (Leitch)
My deepest condolences Jenny and family during this very difficult time. I am so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Barb Sitzes
To Doug’s family: my sincere condolences. I have many fond memories of times spent with Doug years ago.
Devon Correia
Very sorry for your loss Emily. Prayers for you and your family. Always here if you need anything
Faye & Derek
Emily we are so sorry to hear about your Dad…
Our deepest condolences to you and your family..
Faye & Derek
XOX
Kevin Leitch
Our sincere condolences from the Leitch family you will be missed by many (Hacker )
Shawn Spence
I worked with Doug for 10 years at Sherwin Williams.
Doug was a great guy.
Always had a way of making people laugh.
I really enjoyed getting to know you.
RIP my friends.
You will be missed
Andy Ross
Sherrie and I are sending our deepest condolences to the Haskett family.❤️
I am so glad to have known Doug. He always took the time to stop and say hello whenever we might have bumped into each other.
Rest in peace Hacker, you will be missed.☘️
Jeff and Kelly McFalls
Jenny, Hayley and Emily, we are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you. I grew up with Doug since we were 5 or even younger. playing hockey and our families would hang out together. Hacker will be missed.
Wayne Hall
Jenny, Hayley, Emily and families, I am saddened by the passing of my favourite goalie. Growing up, Doug and I would play hockey in their garage for hours. We even celebrated together after winning our OMHA “DD” Peewee Championship. He was such a competitor in all the sports he played.
My condolences to the family. Cherish the special moments and keep them close to your heart. I will miss my old neighbour and little buddy. Rest in Peace Doug.
Sheila Butchart
I remember Doug from all the years watching the boys play hockey and baseball. His parents were at all the games cheering him on.
Doug had a winner smile and sense of humor.
Condolences to his wife and family also his sister Carol
RIP Doug
DEBORAH SIMS
So sorry for your loss Emily
Very glad to have had the pleasure of meeting your dad.
Thinking of you and your family
Deb Sims
Ferlin Sovereign
So sorry to hear of Doug’s passing, we both enjoyed roller skating, we had some fun skates from our early days in Lucan, to later joining Doug at East London Optimist centre !
Our condolences to Jenny, Haley, Emily and the rest of his family!
You’re at peace now buddy! Miss you
Kirk Davis
My condolences; from an old highschool friend.
Stuart Thorpe
Very saddened to hear about Doug. A truly nice, genuine, all around good guy. It was a pleasure to have known him all of our years in AC. So many memories. He raised 2 outstanding, talented daughters. Our condolences to everyone especially Hayley and Em.
Patricia Aerts
We are so very sorry the hear of Doug’s passing. Doug was such a kind guy with a great smile. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers
May Doug rest in peace
Patricia and Mathew Aerts
Nancy Vandergulik
My condolences thinking of you all at this difficult time.