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France Lepage lit a candle

Sunday, May 5, 2013

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France Lepage posted a condolence

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Aujourd'hui... et ce depuis janvier j'ai le coeur gros. J'ai un chagrin qui m'habite. J'ai perdu mon grand-papa, il a pris le temps de s'installer, grand-maman a pris ce temps pour tenter de vivre sa peine mais je crois au fond de moi qu'ils ne pouvaient pas vivre... ou mourrir l'un sans l'autre. Il estdonc venu nous la chercher. Je ne lui en veux pas, l'amour qui les unis est plus fort que tout. Cet amour, ils nous l'ont donné tout au long de leur vie. Une vie bien remplie de joie, de peine, de courage, de défis, d'épreuves, de rire, de pleurs, de voyages et de rêves. Je vous admire grand-papa et grand-maman, vous êtes une inspiration. Il était bon et rassurant d'être à vos côtés. Merci, votre amour m'a donné cette famille que j'adore, il y a un peu de vous dans chacun de vos enfants et je sais que je pourrai vous retrouvez un peu à travers eux. Vos petits-enfants ont de quoi être fiers d'avoir eu des grand-parents extraordinaires, qui les ont aimés sans bornes malgré la distance qui nous séparaient. Aujourd'hui je raconte à mes enfants combien j'aime mes grand-parents et à travers moi, eux aussi vous aimes. Il est temps pour vous de vous reposer, d'être ensemble et de rire. Veillez sur nous, we'll be ok. I love you so much, it's unbelivable... Aurevoir! Votre petite-fille France xxx

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Anne Doucette posted a condolence

Saturday, January 26, 2013

I remember when grandpa and I took a walk around the block with him in Sept-Îles, I was around 10 or 12 years old. Upon return, he said that I talked the whole way! This was surprising because I was very quiet as a child. Grandpa was a person who would love to listen, who was very easy to talk to and to confide in. We will always love you and remember you grandpa, my inspiration, my hero...

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Louise Carrier posted a condolence

Friday, January 25, 2013

"Voici une histoire véçu le VRAI THÉ le Kingcole" Mon beau-père favori et celà depuis 33 ans et en plus j'ai 40 ans de différance d'âge avec lui. Je me suis toujours senti comme une de ses filles. Un jour ils viennent en visite chez-nous à Sept-Iles pour passer une semaine avec nous. Alors au dîner et souper nous prenons toujours un thé comme je sais qu'ils font attention à leurs santé je prépare un bon thé Vert. La dernière journée de leurs séjours DAD m'a demandé "s'il pouvait avoir du VRAI THÉ" alors là j'ai su que mon thé Vert n'était pas du VRAI THÉ et depuis ce jour, j'ai toujours dans mon garde mangé du VRAI THÉ le KINGCOLE. Maintenant je prends une bonne gorgée de son VRAI THÉ en pensant à lui et son VRAI THÉ le KINGCOLE Louise épouse de David Doucette "Here is a story lived Kingcole the REAL TEA" My father-in-law favorite and has been for 33 years and more I have 40 years of age differance with him. I always felt like one of his daughters. One day they come to visit us in Sept-Iles to spend a week with us. So at lunch and dinner we always take tea as I know they pay attention to their health I make a good Green tea. The last day of their stay DAD asked me, "if he could get the REAL TEA" while there I knew my Green tea was not the REAL TEA and since that day I have always in ma pantry the REAL TE Kingcole. Now I take a good sip of his REAL TEA thinking about him the REAL TEA Kingcole. Louise wife of David Doucette

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Linda Doucette (Johnson) posted a condolence

Friday, January 25, 2013

It has been over 2 weeks since our Dad passed over. He has left a huge gap but within that space are memories and limitless love. His physical heart gave up but his heart soul and his essence remains and will be forever with us. He has shaped us into the adults we are today and extended that warmth and caring to grandchildren and great grandchildren. To see him hold a new grandchild was a joy, his pleasure so obvious with the tears that always flowed from his heart with the love he felt. Never one to complain of any pain or ache he surmounted illness with a hero's stance.We saw him be distressed only when Mom was ill or when any family member was having a difficult time. Thank you for being my DAD, so proud to be your daughter. You have taught me so much about life just from how you lived yours. Your kind eyes and the way your whole being spoke of how much you loved us will always stay with me. Love never ends just keeps on growing and expanding to all who had the opportunity to know you. Linda Doucette(Johnson)

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Thomas Donald Doucette posted a condolence

Friday, January 25, 2013

On the 8 of january was the departure for my Dad and best friend for his last trip to meet the creator. Thank you dad for taking care of mom and familly the way you did. Enjoy your last train ride towards your eternal life. Have a pleasant time with Bill and the rest of your familly up there. Wait for us cause when our time comes we will all go and see you. I will always love you. Dad. I have had great times with Dad fishing, working and playing. Helped him build his two boats. I also had the opportunity to work with him on the railroad. He was a realy respected man in everything he accomplished. To all our family and to the people who grieve with us, we have lost a great father, grand father and great grand father. But we must remember all the good times we spent with Dad and keep sharing the values he taught us to our families. Love you all

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Donald Doucette posted a condolence

Thursday, January 24, 2013

May my grandfather rest in peace... For he lived a great life, in a time of history which will be never forgotten. Donald Doucette

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Lucy Doucette posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Grandpa has never failed to smile, his presence gave happiness to everyone in the room. I guess when someone leaves we cherish and remind ourselves of every memory we had with them; let me share a few. I remember when I fed him this bowl of yogurt and gave him a huge bib. I don't know exactly how it started but it was photographed and today I relive that moment where he laughed to the point his shoulders bounced like he always did when he laughed. We once played Wizard together and when we would call the amount of game we could play he said two and being little older his fingers were crooked; being a kid I repeated two with my fingers crooked, haha. I was interested in everything he did, his wood cravings which I tried but wasn't as good as him. How he fought the war. How he loved grandma. How he loved his children, his whole family. We shall never forget who he was. He will always remain in my heart and each time I will think of him, I will crack a smile and just relive those memories. Love you lots grandpa!!

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Mathieu Doucette posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

I've been sitting here for the past few days thinking about time. Time can be a fickle friend: it allows you to enjoy countless moments with the ones you love, to gather memories in heaps and stacks, experience emotions and pile them atop each other, creating some of the most exquisite things life has to offer. But it also has the power to decide when to take things away. We're never ready for this, but I have to admit that I will be forever grateful for the fact that my grandfather was a proactive human being. I had no idea so many things I now own in my first home were made by him, until I started really observing my surroundings. I put my glasses away on a stand he made several years ago. I arrived home from the holidays to the cheery smiles given off by a row of carved Santas on my wall. My pencils used to find refuge in a boot. Somehow, he managed to not only infiltrate my life, but the lives of every single person in this family (without mentioning countless other souls who had been touched by his presence throughout ninety years of existence) through his presence and the many crafts and objects he left behind. It would be unfathomable to imagine anyone forgetting him, but these little things that garnish our shelves, that we hang up on walls, that are framed, cherished, loved; they're all tokens left behind by a great human being. In many ways, I'm extremely grateful for everything that D.A.D. stood for (innumerable as they are), but one thing I lift my hat to has to be the fact that he left behind a legacy that is beyond wealth, beyond even imagination. I can't associate a word such as ''imagination'' to the feeling I get when I cross piece of bark he could have carved, a body of water prone to fishing, a railway he'd have explored, a still cup of ludicrously black tea or even a vegetable garden bursting at the seams. I'd rather think of an association to such words as ''reminder''. Reminders that those who love you love never leave you, and you never leave the ones you love. It's just as simple as that. ''An hour here or there, when our lives seem, against all odds and expectations, to burst open and give us everything we've ever imagined.'' - M. Cunningham. I've re-discovered that quote and it made me believe in one thing: that you'll be up there grandpa, looking after us all, when those hours that make up our lives give us everything we've ever imagined, because that's all you ever wanted for us.

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Thomas D. Doucette posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Thank you to all relatives and friends who have sent condolences to our family. I would like for all of you to send me an email at tom.nicole@cgocable.ca so that we can keep in touch please. We have lost a great Dad, Grandpa and friend, he will always be in our hearts.

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Derrick Roberts posted a condolence

Sunday, January 20, 2013

We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Even though the time we knew your family was short in years, it is long in memories. from your des Sorbiers neighbours, Chris Turbide Roberts Derrick Roberts

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Patricia Lepage posted a condolence

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Grand-papa Doucette, quels beaux souvenirs je garderai de toi! Nous avons souvent habités loin et quelle joie c'était de savoir que vous veniez en visite, chaque fois, c'était plaisant, du bon temps passé ensemble, des larmes au départ, jusqu'à la prochaine fois. J'ai appris à jouer aux cartes avec toi, au tock, au crib, je montre à Émy à passer les cartes aujourd'hui et je pense à toi! Je me souviens aussi de nos marches dans les rues où tu trouvais chaque fois un petit trésor, ça m'épatait donc bien. Les biskits chauds avec de la mélasse, ton rire, piouille, tes mains réconfortantes, toutes les articles que nous a sculptés avec amour....ce sont de beaux souvenirs, merci grand-papa pour les belles valeurs que tu nous as transmis, à ta belle et grande famille. Love you xxx ton p'tit poney :)) Patricia

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Ryan Johnson posted a condolence

Saturday, January 19, 2013

my first memory of grandpa has to be the gopher wars. grandpa used to plant a garden for mom in the back yard when we lived in our first house in airdrie. He had such a hard time cause the stupid gophers were on the prowl eating all his vegetables. Never a sad face did I see from him he was always a joker. He used to take Goldfish crackers and pretend to swallow them but with a quick slide of hand he would pull them out of the hole in his throat, I thought he was magic. I guess he was magical to me pulling the best out of every person that crossed his path. showing you that love is always the best medicine. I can remember grandpa picking me up from swim practice one night and taking me to the apartment to make diner. He made liver, bacon, and potatoes. Well I had never eaten liver before so i didnt know that I was suppose to eat a piece of liver with a piece of bacon to balance out the god awful taste. so I ate all the bacon first, grandpa watched as I tried my first piece of liver still not saying a word. My face must have said it all cause he laughed his ass off meanwhile grandma was in the living room saying " Don this is so good" so I scraped all my liver onto grandpas plates when grandma wasn't looking. he was always there to back me up. I will never forget grandpa waking me up at 4:30 in the morning to take me swimming. he would make me a bowl of porridge every time and then send me off with a kiss and a smile every Tuesday and Thursday when he dropped me off. In his later years he was always up for a game of crib or poker and I loved playing cards with him. He will always be my hero, my angel, me shining star. I love you grandpa xoxoxoxo Jacqueline Lebel

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Suzanne Rodgers posted a condolence

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Espérant que le temps atténuera votre douleur et que les beaux moments à jamais gravés dans votre coeur, seront pour vous réconfortants. Sincères sympathies à toute la famille Suzanne et Ann Choquette & Nicolas

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Ryan Johnson posted a condolence

Saturday, January 19, 2013

The last few days with Dad. Dad was taken to the East Kootenay Hospital due to high fever and irregular heart beat, although he was very sick he still had a smile for the Dr's and the nurses, he spent three days in the hospital and passed away on Tuesday Jan 8 at 7:30pm. I had spent the afternoon with him and we had a very nice chat and he told me he was not in a very good mood when I first got there because he did not sleep very well. He asked for something to relax him as he was having trouble catching his breath. The nurse gave him a pain medication and he slept for two hours. When he woke his eyes were clear and he sat on the side of the bed and we chatted. He told me that he was remembering his childhood, he talked about his father building a church in PEI and him helping by getting his lunch and giving him nails. He said that his pants were missing a button and that his father fixed his suspenders to keep his pants up with one of the nails that he was using to build the church.He talked aoubt Mom and told me that she should talk to the ladies in the lodge more and that she should go play cards and bingo. He may have had a premonition. He told me to leave and said he would be ok. He help my hand when he was in bed. He wanted to sleep with a pillow snuggled around his head like he alwasy did at home. When I left he was snuggled in bed and waved me goodbye with his hand the way he always did and gave me a last smile. Yesterday when the lab tech came to get blood and asked him what his name was he said without hesitation"Peter Rabbit Wild Coyote" Got a good laugh out of me. He looked at Linda yesterday and said"David did not really sell the fox furs did he???" He said to me" Did you talk to Bob? next time you talk to him tell him to go piss up a rope!! When he was in the hospital he never once complained about anything and never once asked for anything. He did what everyone wanted him to do without questioning. I love you forever Dad. Written by Susan Doucette

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Ryan Johnson posted a condolence

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Donald Alfred Doucette initials DAD born April 24, 1922 Married to Lucienne Evelyn Cote on November 19, 1945 Father to 4 boys and 4 girls , grandfather to countless Grandchildren and Great-Grandfather to the offspring of these grandchildren. Like my daughter says a hero to all a friend to all and the best Father anyone could wish for. His work took him away from home but he was always home. He gave unconditional love to his wife of 67 years and was always aware of her feelings. He provided for her and his family never wanting anything for himself, except the few cars that he tried to buy occasionally which Mom made him return promptly(we can't afford it or we don't need it she would say!!!) I've heard that his children are not the only ones who called him Dad. During his many years at work he was known"on-the-line" as Dad to most and he lived by that nickname. Dad was one of the best one liners around and could come up with something out of the blue that would make you laugh till you cried. A WWII veteran as an air gunner flying more that 30 missions overseas. there was not much talk about the war when we were young, all we knew is that he lost his hair when either a bomb, missile or bullet missed his head by a few inches taking all his hair with it. As a child I believed that story!! Remembrance day was a special day in our family. We participated in the ceremonies and Dad was very serious that day but we could tell that he was somehow reliving his experiences and we learned to respect that time for him. Survivor of laryngeal cancer in 1984, this ordeal was very stressful for our family especially Mom but Dad fought to maintain as normal a life with her as he could. It was amazing to watch this couple in the last 15 years as they were so attuned to each other. When they were still cross country skiing in their 70's Mom would say she would not go if Dad did not make the lunches. HE made the best lunches ever!!! When Mom was sick he would take care of her. He looked after the meals and made sure that she had everything around her to get well When we were little Dad made the best bread and biscuits around. He had fun making bread and ofter slapped us with the bread dough if we were too close!! A smart man my father! He always knew when it was time to give things up. Like his dricing license which he voluntarily gave up after his TIA's even before the Dr recommended. He knew what was best for Mom and all of his children. He did not interfere with the way we lead our lives buy we could tell by his silence when we did something not so right. Dad climber mountains for us(literally when he climbed Fortress Mountain to watch Ryan ski) and spent hours watching Patrick race and not to forget making oatmeal at 5am for Jacqueline for one year when she was in synchronize swimming. He spent time with the other grandchildren before they moved to Calgary and all of them have special memories that they will keep forever Written by Susan Doucette

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Ryan Johnson posted a condolence

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Grandpa has passed, and I'd like to share some of my memories, as many of you have already done and I am thankful for. My earliest memory of Grandpa was when we did a trip to Victoria on Vancouver Island, I was about 7 years old. Grandpa and I went for a long walk on the beach together, just the two of us, and following his lead we were both keeping our eyes out for interesting things to pick up. I found something and said something like 'Grandpa this is a strange rock', it was a mussel. Grandpa took it home, split it open with his pocket knife and fried it in butter for me. It was absolutely delicious and I'm sure, much so because it was prepared with Love. Another vivid memory from my childhood was when we went to Chateau Lake Louise. We were walking by 'Louise's Ballroom' which was empty, he knocked on the door and said to me 'She must be out'. I realized later the humour of this moment. I'm so thankful of my Parents and Grandparents for spending time with me when I was young. I take inspiration from Don's service to his country in World War II, his raising a great family, his gentleness, his unselfishness, and his belief in the good in all people. Above all else, my approach in life attempts to live up to his infallible Love and support for his wife Lucienne and his Family. Ryan Johnson

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donna doucette posted a condolence

Saturday, January 19, 2013

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donna doucette posted a condolence

Saturday, January 19, 2013

When I close my eyes I see my Dad showing us around our new house and pointing to our future and giving us little nudges towards it ,I see him coming home pulling on that train whistle ,putting his huge lunchbox down and head over to kiss Mom first thing and smiling ,I see him straining to curve that piece of wood or other in the garage ,I see him holding a cod jigger or a fishing rod to bring home that wonderful taste ,I see him on his knees in a blueberry or rasberry bush with a twinkle in his eye thinking of again another wonderful taste,I see him looking at me in the garage while we were waiting to be picked up to go to my wedding ,I see him shaking Jacques hand and hugging him and telling him how proud he is of him ,I see him holding my baby girls with such care and I can see his thoughts at that moment ,I'm sure promising himself that he would love and cherish them for the rest of his life and he held his promise , I see him carving little boots and big boots and roosters and a road runner which he gave to Jacques ,I see him carving for me a christmas tree full on santas because one day I had told him I dreamed of having a tree full of those santa tree spirits ,I see him baking bread and biscuits with flour all over his big soft hands ,but most of all I see him getting up from his chair when I first arrive to visit throughing his hands in the air ,as I'm sure you all do and coming up to me and taking my face in both his hands and looking me in the eyes ,kissing me with all the love in the world letting me know how glad he was to see me . You have loved me unconditionnaly and I hope that you knew that I loved you with all my heart , I will continue to make you proud and I will repeat this ,I am glad that I chose you as a father when I was only a dream in your head ,because I beleive that you must have dreamed of us before we came and made yourself promises that you have kept !! I will do everything in my power to continue living up to your dreams of me and my family .I will miss you everyday I hug and kiss you wherever you are !! Love you forever Dad xxxxxx

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Janet Ferguson posted a condolence

Friday, January 18, 2013

We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We will always remember him with a smile on his face and the twinkle in his eye when he played cards. We treasure his tree spirit carvings. Sincere condolences from Janet and Scott Ferguson

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Donna Lee Paul posted a condolence

Thursday, January 17, 2013

So very sorry Carol for your loss ..mom and I send you hugs kisses and strength during this difficult time xo

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Donna Lee Paul posted a condolence

Thursday, January 17, 2013

We were so sorry to hear about the passing of a dear father, wonderful husband and a great loyal friend .He was such an important part of our Port Cartier memories ,weddings ,parties ,cards, laughter an inspiration to us all.His patriotism and love for this country was so heartfelt and true .Only surpassed by the enormous love he had for his dear Lucienne , children and ,grandchildren.Our most sincere condolences to all the family thank you for all memories dear Don you will never be forgotten xo the Paul family Marje, Dave,Donna,Bill,Rob& Jen

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Donna Doucette posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

merci France , je pense à toi aussi je t'embrasse

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Parise posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Parise C. purchased the Teleflora's Gift of Grace Bouquet for the family of Donald Alfred Doucette.

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Larry R. Hughes posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

My condolences to you and your family on your loss from my family. He was very much loved by Mom and respected by all. He served our country and the Doucette Family Proudly. Please let me know when his celebration is in Pot Cartier. Larry Hughes and Family (Margaret's Son)

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Parise posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Chère Tante Lucienne et la famille Doucette, La distance rend notre présence impossible, cependant, nous espérons que cette pensée sincère de sympathie et de compréhension pourra vous être d'un certain réconfort. Nous retenons beaucoup de bons souvenirs de notre oncle Don et ceux-ci resteront gravés dans nos cœurs à jamais. Mom envoie ses sympathies toutes spéciales à toute la famille et ensemble nous vous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances en ces temps difficiles. Prenez soin de vous. Nos pensées et prières sont avec vous. Bie, Lise, Charles et Parise xox

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Jeanne M Doucette Handerek posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Dear Aunt Lucienne, Linda, Suze, Tommy, David, Marko, Donna and your families, I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Donald's death. I remember him so fondly from Quebec at Sept Iles and Brochu as well as his visits to my dad in the hospital in Calgary. The sound of his laugh, his twinkle and the warmth of his hug will stay with me. I have two of his Tree Spirits to treasure and my children, grandchildren and I share wooden boots he carved. My Dad's stories about the grand border crossing extravaganza and the road kill crows, the dory fishing trips and many others echo vividly for me. He was a deeply loving brother and uncle. My sincere condolences to you all from Jeanne Doucette, niece and cousin.

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Teresa Lynn Doucette posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Dear Linda, this is your cousin Teresa Lynn Doucette, in Vancouver. I am Ken's youngest daughter. I do not know if I ever met your Dad. That is very sad to me. He sounds very wonderful. Thank you for these memories. My Dad told me a story of his trip with Don from AB to PEI, to either visit Jackie or attend his funeral. It was a very funny story and ended with Don explaining to a Customs Officer at Sault St Marie that the reason they had a trunk full of canes (Don carved all of them) was because " I have bad legs". They were banished shortly thereafter! Dad also loved Don's visits to him when he was in hospital in High River some years ago. God bless you, my condolences to you and maybe we will see each other on PEI someday.

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Dolores Doucette posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Dear Lucianne and Family, Our sincere sympathy in the great loss of Donald. He was a wonderful man and I'm sure he will be greatly missed by you all. Our love and prayers are with you at this diffult time. Dolores and family

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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

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Christian Doucette posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

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Christian Doucette posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

My deepest condolences to Grandma and the whole family. I didn't have the opportunity to spend much time with grand DAD in the past few years but every moment spent with him was quite special. I will remember him for his living and caring personality, definitely for his biscuits and for all the small things he has ever done for us. I keep as a souvenir a couple of wooden boots, an eyeglass holder, a wooden dragon (decorated by grandma!) but most of all, precious memories of a great man who did much for his country and even more for his family. With love, Christian Doucette (2nd son of Thomas Doucette)

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Daisy (Donahoe) Brown posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Dear Lucianne & family, we are saddened to hear of the passing of Uncle Donald. We hold fond memories of your family visits to Prince Edward Island from our days as children up into our adult years. His gentle way and big smile will always be remembered.Sending our condolencesand much love. Daisy & Joe

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Pierre et Pierrette Lepage posted a condolence

Monday, January 14, 2013

Nous voulons souhaiter nos sincères condoléances à toute la famille Doucet dans ces moments difficile. Sachez que nous sommes loin de corps mais proche en pensées. On vous envoie plein d'ondes positives. Tel que souhaité par la famille, un don sera fait à l'association des amputés de guerre. Bon courage. Pierrette et Pierre Lepage

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Pierre et Pierrette Lepage posted a condolence

Monday, January 14, 2013

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karin doucette posted a condolence

Monday, January 14, 2013

Hi, everyone, I hadn't seen Uncle Don in many many years, but he looks the same in his photo and I can hear him laughing with that rich sounding Mame type laugh! He had a good life and was loved. Do celebrate that and take care of yourselves, Karin Doucette (Kenny's 2nd daughter, now living and working in Australia)

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Bernadette Fawson posted a condolence

Monday, January 14, 2013

Hi Linda I remember this poem well, having typed it up for Dad. He was so proud of all of his family. My thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Lucienne and all of you at this time. Uncle Donald like dad always had a story to share. I remember the couple of lobster feasts we all had on the Island and the fun we shared. I seem to always end up on dish washing duty !! and of course typing the latest poem about the family event. Take care and be comforted by all the wonderful memories you all have. Bernadette Fawson (Doucette)

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Germaine Routhier posted a condolence

Monday, January 14, 2013

A Lucienne et toute la famille. Mes plus sincères condoléances pour le décès de Don, et soyez assuré que nous pensons à vous et sommes de tout coeur avec vous tous. Nos pensées et nos prières sont avec vous pendant cette période difficile. Bon courage. Germaine , Dany et Eric

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Thomas D. Doucette posted a condolence

Monday, January 14, 2013

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Monday, January 14, 2013

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Robert Martin posted a condolence

Monday, January 14, 2013

This is from a song written by the Escape Club circa 1984. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9mEYZxkDsM - Give it a listen :)

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joseph( randy) doucette posted a condolence

Monday, January 14, 2013

have not seen in many years but have very fond memories of his visit to connecticut

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nephew John Daniel Doucette posted a condolence

Monday, January 14, 2013

My deepest condolences to Aunt Lucienne, my cousins, and their families. I have fond childhood memories of Uncle Donald's visits to PEI and of my first big off-island road trip to Port Cartier. He will be missed by many.

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Edward Donahoe posted a condolence

Monday, January 14, 2013

Hello to Lucienne and all Donalds's family members. Eddy and I have had the wonderful experience of getting to know your Dad over the summer months,during their visits to Larry and Pat on PEI. We wish to extend our condolescences at this time. Donald was such a gentle soul, always so upbeat, full of laughter and fun. We really enjoyed the times we visited. Your are all in our prayers at this time and we hope it helps just a little bit to know that others are thinking of you. Reading through some of the on-line tributes certainly show that he was a man that knew how to send love and receive it. Take the best of care of each other during these difficult times. Love Eddy and Ansy Donahoe

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France Lepage posted a condolence

Monday, January 14, 2013

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France Lepage posted a condolence

Monday, January 14, 2013

This pink candle is for Grand-maman xxx

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Monday, January 14, 2013

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Linda Johnson(doucette) posted a condolence

Sunday, January 13, 2013

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Lorna Locke posted a condolence

Sunday, January 13, 2013

This is a very beautiful poem. Thank you for sharing this Linda. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Your Dad seemed to be a very special person, you all have such great memories to cherish. With love, Lorna & Suzanne xo

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Michele Langille posted a condolence

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Dear Linda, this is your cousin Michele from PEI (Joseph's daughter) and thank-you for sharing this piece of Uncle Donald's memoirs. We loved him and my children thought he was cool. They each have little wooden boot that he carved. I am sorry for Lucienne and all of you his children for your great loss.

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Susan Doucette posted a condolence

Saturday, January 12, 2013

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France Lepage posted a condolence

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Thank you aunt Linda for sharing all those memories xxx

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Linda Johnson (Doucette) posted a condolence

Saturday, January 12, 2013

From Dad's memoirs My children ask me why I have short stubby fingers and short feet??If they had ever scratched out a couple of acres of potatoes, and dug their toes in trying not to slip on the hard ground pulling them to the barn in a two wheeled cart, they would know!! When I tell them that all I hear is " Oh yeah!!" So I tell them how my great great great great grandfather didn't need long fingers and long toes after coming down out of the trees! That shuts them up!!! Before we had the black mare we used to dig potatoes. All we had was a fork, our hands and a two-wheeled cart made from buggy wheels and an axle-flat bottom, two shafts. We would scratch out a few bags, load the cart with about 10 bushels(you could see the wheels sinking in the soft, well scratched soil as each bag was loaded). i know because I was the horse and I'd sneak a look back every once in a while. Try as we might we couldn't budge the load, so after a fight we decided to drag a bag at a time over to the hard road along side of the fence, until we had a load we could move off the field. Once this was done we loaded them on the cart again but it still wouldn't roll as there was a slight incline in the road and we were losing some strength. After another fight(no more unloading) it was decided that we would put a rock behind the wheel, to be held by one guy while the other two would spoke the other wheel around in a half circle(I'm still the horse), then block that wheel and repeat the process until the hill was conquered. We arrived at the house just in time for supper-potatoes, turnips, biscuits and molasses(no oats). We got the ten bags home OK. )I don't remember what happened to that cart). Written by Donald Doucette

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Linda Johnson(Doucette) posted a condolence

Saturday, January 12, 2013

This poem found in Dad's files I'll be there Over the mountains Over trees Over oceans Over seas Across the desert I'll be there In a whisper on the wind On a smile of a new friend Just think of me And I'll be there Don't be afraid, Oh my love I'll be watching you from above And I'll give all the world tonight To be with you Because I'm on your side And I still care I may have died But I've gone nowhere Just think of me And I'll be there On the edge of a waking dream Over rivers Over streams Through Wind and Rain I'll be there Across the wide and open sky thousands of miles I'd fly to be with you I'll be there In the breath of a wind that signs Oh,there's no need to cry Just think of me And I'll be there

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Linda Johnson(Doucette) posted a condolence

Saturday, January 12, 2013

A Class Act (published in the November 2012 issue of Our Canada magazine) Linda Johnson of Kimberley, BC writes."Our son Paul, wrote this letter about his grandfather, Don Doucette, for his 90th birthday: "About five years ago, my daughter Alexandra's school was preparing for a Remembrance Day ceremony. They were discussing the Second World War in class and Alexandra mentioned that her great-grandfather was a veteran. her teacher asked if Don would like to attend the assembly at school as an honored guest. He agreed, on the condition that no fuss be made of him. When I arrived to pick up my grandfather, Grandpa was decked out in his air force uniform, medals crowding his lapel. We arrived and were seated near the front but inconspicuously off to one side. the ceremony consisted of the reading of" In Flanders Field" as well as singing songs including the national anthem. Near the conclusion, the principal stepped forward to say a few words. To our surprise, she began to honor Don!she gave a powerful speech about sacrifice, honor and heroism. She asked Don to stand, saying, We have a hero in our gymnasium" With a glare at me, Grandpa stood up. She continued to honor Don as the children silently absorbed the message. She asked each student to thank Don Doucette for their lives and freedom. They filed out past him, each shaking his hand and thanking him. His face glowed, his smile warm and welcoming. He reached out with both hands to greet as many kids as possible. Although the school ignored our wishes not to make a fuss, that unexpected and powerful afternoon just reinforced what a kind, loving and humble man Grandpa is" Paul Johnson

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Linda Johnson(Doucette) posted a condolence

Saturday, January 12, 2013

The Year of the Veteran Larry, Donald, Vernon, Jackie, Ken, Joseph, (Brothers All)\11th Month-11thDay-11th Hour) Thank You Sixty years ago the shooting ended And the world was taking stock Of the crippled, sick, dying and those still in shock! The mother's tears still flowing But not for you and me For all the sons buried in the land beyond the sea! How do you say"Thank You" For the free air that you breathe When poppies grow in Flanders Field And no one seems to heed! How do you say"thank You" For your family and your life Who live and work in freedom Where there is no war or strife! How do you say"Thank You" For mothers who prayed each day That a black fringed telegram Would not come their way! Though the gathering clouds are rising The sun still shines above But how do you say"Thank You" To the brothers that you love! Written by the late Rene Doucette for his brothers in the military

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Linda Johnson(Doucette) posted a condolence

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Spiderman, Batman, and Superman are those heroes you see on TV but my hero is real and I love him. He is my grandpa. His name is Donald and he went to World War 2. He was an air gunner in the air force. he made 33 night flights and they were all dangerous because the enemies were attacking. He has eight beautiful children and that's not all: He had larynx cancer at the age of 62. He adopted wood carving as a hobby. He made walking sticks, pencil holders and he also made a beautiful manger for me.We played cards and he showed me his woodworking shop. I was quite surprised to see where my grandpa spends his free time. I'm lucky enough to have known him, because there are some children that have never seen their grandpa. I love to write to him, especially when he writes me back. I'm grateful that my grandpa is my hero, because he is very special to me. He has done so many things during his life that I would like to knoow, but just the bits and pieces he tells me makes me proud. I love my grandpa and I'm happy to have known someone like him. Written by Lucy Doucette (granddaughter) at 12 years old

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Carol Martin posted a condolence

Saturday, January 12, 2013

My Dad, as you look at his beautiful photo, everyone who had the lucky opportunity to have known him can attest to his kindness and generosity..If you look up at the sky and see the brightness of his star, pray with him,laugh and tell him stories, he will never be lonely and will never be forgotten. Love you forever.

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Carol Martin posted a condolence

Saturday, January 12, 2013

My Dad, as you look at his beautiful photo, everyone who had the lucky opportunity to have known him can attest to his kindness and generosity..If you look up at the sky and see the brightness of his star, pray with him,laugh and tell him stories, he will never be lonely and will never be forgotten. Love you forever.

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Carol Martin posted a condolence

Saturday, January 12, 2013

My Dad, as you look at his beautiful photo, everyone who had the lucky opportunity to have known him can attest to his kindness and generosity..If you look up at the sky and see the brightness of his star, pray with him,laugh and tell him stories, he will never be lonely and will never be forgotten. Love you forever.

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Carol Martin posted a condolence

Saturday, January 12, 2013

My Dad, as you look at his beautiful photo, everyone who had the lucky opportunity to have known him can attest to his kindness and generosity..If you look up at the sky and see the brightness of his star, pray with him,laugh and tell him stories, he will never be lonely and will never be forgotten. Love you forever.

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Emma McQuaid posted a condolence

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Our sincere condolences at this sad time. I met Donald a few times at my Aunt Pat's and Uncle Larry's home. I remember him as being a jolly person and I remember how much Uncle Larry enjoyed his visits-lots of great stories were told. Emma and Frank McQuaid

In loving memory of

Donald

1922 - 2013