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Douglas HERON Obituary
Dr. A. Douglas Heron, of Ottawa, passed away on October 22, 2012 at the age of 69. Doug is survived by his wife Christine, his children Anne, Tracy (Steve), Alex (Sheilagh), Tina (Graham), his grandchildren Eric, Allan, Ryan, Olivia, Jack, Sean, and his sister Beth. After graduating from the School of Medicine at Queen's University, Doug worked as a Flight Surgeon and Physician with the Canadian Forces in Germany and later moved to Ottawa to practice as an ENT Physician. He had a passion for bridge, and his proudest moment was winning the Canadian Open Pairs championship with his son, Alex. Doug loved his time at the cottage, his time on any golf course and his travel holidays. Doug approached each day with a positive outlook and made the most out of each situation, with no regrets. A memorial reception will be held at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Home 403 Richmond Road (at Roosevelt) on October 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with remembrances of Doug to be shared at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Abbotsford House Adult Day Program. Condolences, tributes and donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com
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randy bennett
December 25, 2018
I will always miss Doug. He was a great friend, I played in many bridge tournaments with him all around the world, I visited his cottage on several occasions, stayed at his home many times. We made it to the finals of the world bridge championships in 1991, the Bermuda Bowl ... final 16 teams in the world, I was playing with the late Michael Betts, Ed Zaluski (Doug's partner) and Dave Willis/John Valiant, the third pair of our team.
RIP Doug
hope to see you in another place
Randy Bennett
February 18, 2013
Tonight I decided to google my old friend and employer, Doug, and was saddened to hear that he had died. I worked as his first medical secretary when he moved to Ottawa in 1977. And i was there until I moved to Vancouver in 1980. We had a great working relationship and always a good laugh together. God bless, Doug. You are in a good place now.
January 5, 2013
I enjoyed Doug very much from ACBL Appeals Committees, he was a great guy. Sorry we haven't seen him in a long time.
Peggy and John Sutherlin
Joan Neufeldt
October 29, 2012
I knew Doug as a young intern at University Hospital in Saskatoon. He was a good Doctor and a kind man. He will be missed.
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Linda Campbell Laughlin
October 28, 2012
Beth: I was so sorry to hear of your brother's death. I remember Doug with such fondness - the shared Christmas dinners, wonderful times at your cottage, and later our get-togethers in Arnprior. Time takes us in different directions, yet we feel such a sense of loss whe someone who plays such an important part of our past leaves us. My deepest sympathies go out to you Beth.
Linda (Campbell) Laughlin
Sandra and Douglas Fraser
October 26, 2012
We have many happy memories of Doug at the bridge table, and in our home. Our condolences to the family
David Shewell
October 26, 2012
Doug was a good friend to me through all our years at TCS - the details of which I've managed to forget. What I remember is his strength and leadership - he was a kind of role model, more than just a friend. The summer we graduated TCS, he took me up in a Piper Cub - flying over Ottawa's west end and zig-zagging around the Gatineau. He banked hard so my door was facing the ground - "Open it!" he shouted, so I did. Wow, what a feeling! That same summer we did a 3 or 4 day canoe trip in Algonquin - 16 hours of heavy rain in a canvas pup tent: there's a test of friendship. Your Doug was a great guy. My condolences to you all.
October 25, 2012
Pam Appleton (Bowman) Doug was always a gentleman at the bridge table and will be missed by many near and far. Sympathy to his family
Matthew Hudson
October 24, 2012
Beth - Although we drifted apart Doug and I were the best of friends all through TCS and Queens. An exceptional man. Do you remember when we borrowed your Mum's Vauxhall to drive to Mexico and back? Happy times - and Doug had more adventures than most. My thoughts are with you and Doug's family.
Ewart Blackmore
October 24, 2012
Dear Beth and the rest of the family,
My sister Betty in Ottawa sent Doug's obituary. It made me think back of our great friendship in Temiscaming when we were kids, at the cottage, fishing and hunting and playing sports in the back lanes. Sorry to hear about Doug's passing at such as young age.
My sincere condolences.
Ewart
October 24, 2012
Dear Christine,
I wish I could be there to give you a hug. kindest regards, Sandra
Diane Labrèche
October 24, 2012
To Christine and Dr. Heron's family,
My heartfelt condolences to all on Dr. Heron's passing.
I have fond memories of working with him in the operating room at the Grace Hospital many years ago when he introduced ENT surgery. He was a good surgeon as well as a nice human being. His love for bridge playing at an advanced level was most evident. He will be missed.
October 24, 2012
Dear Anne,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love and light surround you! Brian and Martin
Jennifer Dare
October 24, 2012
A lovely, gentleman and I will miss dancing with him.
Wiebke Heron
October 23, 2012
Beth, Anne, Stacy, Alex, Tina and Christine . I am so very sad hearing the news about Doug's passing. It has been such a long time and Douglas was always in my heart . Douglas lived his life every day the best he could and loved his family and friends. I came back from playing golf today when I received the sad news, in my bag, the putter and sand wedge he gave me so many years ago. He would have liked a day like this.
Douglas will be missed, my sincere condolences Christine.
Betty (Blackmore) Kirk
October 23, 2012
Beth: I was saddened to read of the death of your brother Doug. Many years ago I sometimes babysat you and Doug in Temiskaming. Doug was my brother Ewart's best friend at the time. My thoughts are with you and all of Doug's family.
Dawna Ramsay
October 23, 2012
Thinking of you, Tina, Graham and family at this difficult time, with deepest sympathy in the loss of your father.
Dawna
Joan Jones
October 23, 2012
Chris, My prayers and heart go out to you and your family. I didn't know Doug in his prime but appreciate knowing him the short time we did for his love of music, fun and sense of humour.
You both brought pleasure to Don and me and I have many good memories for consolation.
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