90 Years of Stories, Family, Faith and Memories

Douglas Arthur Tuckey, born in Ottawa, lived a wonderful 90 years, and if there was one thing Doug never ran short of, it was stories!

Growing up as one of 16 siblings, life was never dull. With that many brothers and sisters, there were bound to be plenty of antics, mischief, and memories. No doubt, there were a few tales that got better every time they were told! Doug loved a good story, whether he was telling one himself or listening to someone else’s.

Doug was a hard worker who lived a full life. He outlived three wives ( Jean, Bev and Susie)and was blessed with a son, Dougie, three daughters, Debbie, Terry, and Nancy, and a daughter he “inherited,” Tania, and her husband Scott, who became part of the family. He was also father-in-law to Gary and Murray, who were also a special part of the family.

He was Grampa to Julia and Jason Boone, David and Julie Obre, Dean and Megan Obre, James and Alana Obre, Brandon Leitch, and Linsey and Brandon Clingerman. He was also Papa to Joshua Boone, Damian, Mercedes, Myra Obre and Amelia Obre. His family carries forward many memories of a man who had a lifetime of experiences to share.

Doug also loved to play cards! Cribbage and euchre were his specialties, and he took both games very seriously. When he lost, though, it was pretty funny to watch!

And then there was The Price Is Right! Doug loved watching the show and trying to guess who would win. You can just imagine him watching closely, making his predictions, and seeing whether he had guessed correctly. He certainly enjoyed a little friendly competition, even from the comfort of his chair!

But one of the most important parts of Doug’s life was his love for Jehovah God. He treasured his faith and loved talking to people about the beautiful hope of a Paradise earth, where suffering and sadness will be no more and people can enjoy life as Jehovah God intended. This hope meant a great deal to him. Very precious to him was Revelation 21:4 “ God (Jehovah) will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be any more. The former things have passed away.”’

Over the years, Doug made many dear friends in the various congregations he was associated with. These friendships were precious to him, and he valued the brothers and sisters who shared his faith and his hope for the future.

At 90, Doug had certainly lived a full life. He had worked hard, loved his family, shared countless stories, enjoyed a good guessing game, and held firmly to the hope that meant so much to him.

And thank you so very very much to the great staff that looked after “Dad”at Southbridge in Goderich for the last 18 months. This was home to him and the special attention and loving care given to him was very comforting to us his family. He loved “his staff”.

Thank you too to the nurses and Doctors at Alexandra Marine & General Hospital in Goderich. Every time Dad came to “visit”, your care was top notch. Very personal and caring.

Donations in Doug’s memory may be made to the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Canada.

We will miss his smile, stories, his conversations, and all those little things that made him Doug. And perhaps the next time we watch The Price Is Right, we’ll think of him and wonder what he would have guessed!

Until the day when Jehovah calls and this beautiful promise of a Paradise earth becomes a reality, we hold on to that same hope that Doug cherished so dearly.

Dad, your story has been a long one, filled with memories, and you will not be forgotten.

“Just around the corner”

Condolences for the family of “TUCKEY: Douglas Arthur”

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