Peacefully at his residence on July 27, 2021 of Exeter at the age of 74. Missed by his friends and family. Fondly remembered by his friends Doris Westlake and her son Doug Westlake. Doug spent his retirement enjoying many puzzles, especially those with trains. He also was the organist at the Trivitt Memorial Church, Exeter.
A graveside service will be held at the Exeter Cemetery (Airport Road entrance) on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 10 AM. Due to Provincial COVID-19 restrictions, each person must RSVP for the graveside service, please click “Register Now” below to register.
Donations to the Exeter Community Food Bank, or the Trivitt Memorial Church would be appreciated.
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Friedhelm Hoffmann
Our condolences to the friends and family and thinking back when we made music at Trivitt Church .
Alison Begbie
Like many others, i never had the opportunity to meet Doug, however felt a connection to him via the Facebook group. Thanks for the valuable insight on the city Doug!
Jason Marcy
I never met Doug in the flesh. He ran a Facebook page about Hamilton I was a part of and it was clear his deep love for the city’s history. We exchanged a few messages now and then usually about stuff on the page, and he was never anything but cordial. I suspect the many other condolences are like mine, my life touched by a man I knew only through the internet. My condolences to all his loved ones at this time.
Janice Lamb
Very saddened by Doug’s passing. Condolences to his family and all his friends from near and far. Very much enjoyed his historical photo pages he created on facebook from Hamilton to the Niagara area..brought us all a little closer to each other with a place to share our own photos as well as archived material he shared impeccably. Missing your presence Doug..rest in peace.
Janis Bisback
I regret that never took the time to meet Doug over the years as I live so close to Exeter, but I was a Hamiltonian and loved the posts Doug made on the FB page. Condolences to his friends and family.
Janis Bisback
Kevin Lee
My sincere condolences to all that had the pleasure to know Doug. He founded and administered a large Facebook group dedicated to Old Hamilton Photos , that boasts more than 10,000 members. Doug’s passion for history was amazing.
Rest in peace, Doug, you will be missed
Fort Roberto
My deepest condolences to Doug’s family. May he Rest In Peace.