Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1942
DIED
2023
DOUGLAS KEHOE Obituary
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for DOUGLAS KEHOE
23 Entries
Pam Correia
June 12, 2023
Richard, I just found out today about Doug´s passing, my condolences. I Met Doug working at S&B Books, we had an instant friendship. Maria, myself and Doug would often meet for lunch and dinner dates, and shared a lot of laughs. Doug will be missed by many people, RIP my dear friend
Joanna Drzewieniecki
May 21, 2023
I was shocked to learn via google that Doug had passed away and to realize it had been too long since I had called. Doug and I met at Library School at UT, where we became good friends. I moved far away but I always came back to Toronto and our friendship deepened over time. Doug's wisdom, understanding, helped center me, and his sense of humor was delightful. Speaking of which, I also loved going to different ethnic restaurants with him when I came to Toronto from South America every year or two way back when. Love you, Doug, you dear, truly good person who extended a hand to those in need even when walking the streets of your beloved city, always in your gentlemanly, classy way. Finally, thank you Richard for making Doug so happy.
Bonnie Harris
January 23, 2023
I am saddened to hear of Doug´s passing. He touched the lives of so many people including mine. Honoured to have known him, and will remember our great adventures, especially the magical mystery birthday tour you brilliantly masterminded. Will reach out to you soon, Richard. Rest easy Douglas.
Barbara Rogers
January 21, 2023
Dear Richard,
Though I have yet to have the honour of meeting you, I hope to do so at Doug's Celebration of Life in July. I met him when I was a buyer for the high school collection at Maclean Hunter Library Services and Doug was our MacLelland and Stewart rep.Doug was a favourite with everyone for his gentle and charming manner and dry, witty sense of humour. I last saw him a few years ago when he took the Go train north and joined myself and another former colleague and friend, Yvonne Brown, at an outdoor restaurant at Musselman's Lake. It was a lovely, sunny day and we had a glorious "chin wag".Doug was the only "outsider" who was ever invited to the company Christmas party because time spent in his presence was such a delight. He was the best listener I have ever known, kind, thoughtful and attentive. We stayed in touch through our Christmas missives and last year it was a phone call as he didn't feel up to writing but
didn't miss a chance to touch base. I feared something was amiss when I didn't hear from him this Christmas and your thoughtful letter confirmed the sad news of his passing.How fortunate we were to have known him and grateful too, as he was the kindest and most gracious of men. I know his love will always sustain you through this time of loss.
Joy Seth
January 19, 2023
Doug and I graduated in the same year from Library School, UofT in 1970. We shared the same birth year. We both worked for the North York Public Library and then the amalgamated TPL. Doug, always a gentleman, was the best possible friend and co-worker, honest and principled. He was unfailing in his outreach to us who worked extra hours on Sunday. To know Doug was simply to love him. He will always be remembered.
Heather Park
January 16, 2023
Doug was a part of my life for almost 50 years. He began as my supervisor at the North York Public Library and became my most trusted friend. He was truly a gentleman, so erudite and so, so funny. His amusing sayings, such as "no good will come from this", have passed into the lexicon of my family, to be repeated on appropriate occasions. Doug was unfailingly reliable, generous, and loving, never forgetting a birthday or an important event. The world is a lesser place because he is no longer in it.
Ilka Abbott
January 15, 2023
Dear Richard,
How very, very sad. When I think of Doug, I remember him as a witty, charming, generous and kind man with an amazing memory of all things literary! I respected him as my boss and valued him as my friend. I have such fond memories of the times I was fortunate enough to spend with you both. I offer you my deepest sympathy for your enormous loss.
Love,
Ilka
Jane Salmon
January 15, 2023
Doug was a mentor and friend when I started my library career at North York Public Library in 1981. He was so kind and friendly and I´ve always remembered him. My sincere condolences to all his family on the loss of this beautiful person.
Isobel Kesby
January 14, 2023
Dear Richard
I have known Doug since he first visited the UK with his parents and my brother John in the late sixties. We were all young then!
Over the years Doug and I exchanged letters at Christmas time and I appreciated them all the more because they were penned by hand, revealing his lucid, insightful and amusing take on life and events.
We met again when my husband David and I visited Canada on two occasions and you and he hosted us to the most memorable evenings of excellent food, wine and good company. We were very happy to reciprocate on what was acknowledged would be his last trip here. Alas, distance and opportunity limited those meetings but did nothing to curtail our view of Doug as both a real gentleman and a kind, gentle man. He was one of life's good guys - the world would benefit from more of his kind.
I am sure you and his many friends will mourn his loss and celebrate his life in equal measure. I shall be thinking of you on 20th when I too will be attending a celebration of the life of a dear lady friend who was also one of life's 'good eggs'.
Kind regards
Isobel Kesby
Rachel Kerr
January 14, 2023
Dear Richard
I was so sorry to hear from John that Doug had passed away. He was such a kind, funny and generous man. I have many happy memories of his visits to the UK, and when I stayed with John in Toronto. He was such good company and a great source of recommendations on which book to read next. Thinking of you, John and all his friends at this sad time. May he rest in peace.
Christopher Clapp
January 12, 2023
How odd that Doug (kindest and gentlest of men) should choose the hippo ("very aggressive and domineering, resulting in vicious and lengthy fights") as a totem. It was a highlight of my working life to meet him at Fairview Library. He was a model manager, set high standards for public service, standards they he himself always exceeded. And outside of work hours, a thoughtful, generous host.
Mason Byrne
January 11, 2023
Truly a man that so many of us were blessed to know and have crossed into our lives. His genuine care and love for others, his charming grace and kindness, the contagious laugh and adorable smile magnified with that twinkle in his eyes will all be missed, but fondly remembered. Loving support and thoughts towards Richard and the families.
Mason & Wes.
David Lewis
January 11, 2023
Dear Richard:
Very sorry to learn of Doug's passing. I worked with Doug and your father at Eaton's back in the 60's. Doug was very kind to me and we had a great time working together there. I know you will remember me.
Take care
David Lewis
Callander,ON.
Hannah Ward
January 8, 2023
Dear Richard,
I´m so sorry to hear from John about Doug. I´m glad that you were both able to visit us in Berkshire in Hambledon. It wasn´t easy for you to navigate our rural rail system and thankfully we managed to meet in the right place at the right time, just the wrong platform!!
We speak fondly of Doug and the vegan chocolate cake.
It was so good to see him. We enjoyed his warm wit and greatly admired his courage in making such a bit trip in the circumstances. No doubt your presence was a major contributing factor. A loyal loving friend to the end.
Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
I shall miss his wonderful funny and interesting Christmas newsletters and getting news about him from John.
Our love to you.
Hannah and Alan
Sybil Thackerson
January 7, 2023
Dear Richard, Doug will be missed by many, including me. He was a funny, kind, articulate, charming, witty man who kept me in stitches the moment we met at a mutual cousin´s wedding years ago. Richard, I send you my sincerest condolences. Doug will still be with you in the many memories you have made together.
Sybil Thackerson
Peter Stafford
January 7, 2023
Dear Richard , we are so sorry for your loss , thinking of you at this difficult time .
R.I.P. Doug.
Peter and Wayne
Shirley Brazer
January 7, 2023
My condolences Richard on the loss of Doug. He really was a wonderful person who will be remembered always with love.
Showing 1 - 23 of 23 results