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Douglas J. Durst

1937 - 2021

Douglas J. Durst

1937 - 2021

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BORN

1937

DIED

2021

Douglas Durst Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 7, 2021.

With sadness, we announce the passing of Douglas John Durst at his home on April 5, 2021 in his 83rd year. Predeceased by his parents, Walter and Jenny Durst, his brothers Earl, Wally, Kenny, Floyd and his son Richard. Survived by his daughter Joanne (Levente), his grandchildren Mike (Erica), Rachel (great-grandson Patrick) and Jonathan and his brother and sisters, Don, Joyce and Janice and other extended family members. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to chha-hamilton.ca or to the Spinal Cord Society would be appreciated. Online condolences can be made at www.affordableburialandcremation.ca. "When I come to the end of my journey, and I travel my last weary mile, just forget if you can, that I ever frowned and remember only the smile."

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Tina Roth

April 8, 2021

My sincere sympathies - very sad news as I had tried to contact Doug just to touch base (during this past year) and say hello from a friend. I had located a number but did not leave a message as I wasn't sure it was a correct one. Doug and I hung out a bit back in the 70's in our Grande Prairie days when he was living and working there. We shared laughs with the golf and fishing episodes. I had also met Joanne and Rick when they came out one summer. I went winter golfing yesterday and I still use the (now a very old) putter that Doug gave me. A good memory to hold onto when I'm trying to get that ball in the hole! Rest in peace....

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