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Douglas Robert MacMillan
1947 - 2014
Douglas Robert MacMillan
1947 - 2014
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BORN
1947
DIED
2014
Douglas MacMillan Obituary
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Amanda Sherman
May 19, 2015
Thinking of you all today.
Debbie Pollock
May 8, 2014
Cathy, Matt, and Charlene, I have just learned today of Doug's passing. It is with a very heavy heart I send my deepest condolences to you all. I spent many years working with Doug, planning many events, many golf tourneys, bbq's. He was truly and very unique man who taught me alot. I'm sure he will be greatly missed.
May 2, 2014
"Heartfelt condolences to the MacMillan family on the passing of a true gentleman. We have known and done business with Doug for many years as well as shared personal moments. He will be missed."
Hermanns Contracting Ltd.
Mark Fairty
April 30, 2014
So sorry to hear of Doug's passing. We all loved to have a visit with him. Mark, Linda, Anna, Gordon and Shawn Fairty
Queensville Sod Farms Limited
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April 30, 2014
My sincere condolences to the MacMillan family. I first met Doug back in the 70's, a true professional, he represented the Pickseed name with Pride & Dignity. I will miss my business comrade very much.
Doug, I will meet you at the 1st tee and we'll play the round of golf we always spoke of.
Steve Gray, Evansgolf Corporation
Doug the seedsman!
Paul Stevens
April 30, 2014
Cathy, Matt, Charlene -
Doug was a great personality who I will always have the upmost respect for. I have truly enjoyed working with Doug over the past 18 years, during this time his knowledge and incite have influenced me greatly. Doug was always good for a storey or two! Many of which came from one of his work trips to Atlantic Canada or Oregon. Doug was also very much a family man and there wasn't a day when he didn't mentioned how proud he was of each of you and his grandchildren. Most of all I consider Doug a good friend and he will be deeply missed!
April 30, 2014
Cathy, Charlene, Matthew; All these years working with Doug have etched many positive memories for me. There was no task he wouldn't do and always with a pleasant and positive demeanor.
I know no one who ever was cross with him and he often had many balls to juggle.
I'll miss him greatly.
Martin Pick (Cavan, ON)
Lynne Ypma
April 29, 2014
It is with a saddened heart that I write this note. We shared some good times together, camping and Christmas functions with the family. I hope Jim and Doug are sharing some great stories, comparing notes about their precious grandchildren. We are all left here with great memories.
Dave & Sheila Molella
April 29, 2014
We are truly sorry for your loss, our thoughts will be with you in this very sad time. His visits to our street will be missed for sure, in the short time that we knew Doug we could see he was a kind man a great father and the best grandfather.
Love Dave and Sheila Molella
Greg Skotnicki
April 29, 2014
Cathy and Family:
It was with a heavy heart that we heard of Doug's passing and on behalf of all of the members of the NSGA, please accept our deepest condolences.
Doug played an integral part in shaping the NSGA and had become part of the fabric of our meetings and social gatherings. He will be deeply missed by all of us but his contributions will not be forgotten.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Greg Skotnicki
President
Nursery Sod Growers Association
Abe, Rob & Tim Fast
April 29, 2014
Our condolences Cathy and family. it was always a pleasure to meet up with Doug a couple of times a year. Business would take about 5 minutes and the rest of the time we just enjoyed shooting the breeze. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Abe, Rob & Tim Fast
April 29, 2014
My deepest sympathies, Cathy, Char and Matt. Doug was like a dad to me growing up in Oak Ridges with Char. I will miss him alot. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Freda (Jarvis) Villers
April 28, 2014
We are so sorry to hear of Doug's passing. We so looked forward to touching base with him at every sod growers gathering. He will be missed by many. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Larry and Carol-Lynne Smilsky
April 28, 2014
Our love and sympathy for you Kathy, Charlene and Matt. We are very thankful that we had a chance to be blessed with knowing such a kind and wonderful man. "Uncle Doug's" incredible ninja skills will not be forgotten and the way he made us all feel happy and comfortable. Love, thoughts and prayers to all of you, Jacob, Owen and Kristina
April 28, 2014
Cathy and Family
My deepest condolences to you and your family. It was a pleasure working with Doug over the past 14 yrs and I am going to miss our chats. He loved his family so much and spoke so proudly of his grandchildren.
I will miss him dearly....Yvonne Black
April 28, 2014
Sincere sympathies to Cathy, Matt, Charlene and families. Doug made such a difference in the lives of many people, both here in the company and his private life. We considered Doug a colleague, but moreover a friend. He will be missed and respected by all of us. Forever, your Pickseed family
Carmine and Angelo Pignatelli
April 26, 2014
Our deepest condolences to the MacMillan family from all of us at Tree Valley Garden Centre
Amanda and Bill Sherman
April 25, 2014
Cathy Matt and Charlene, please know we grieve with you. It has been some time since we saw you last and we are left with memories of Doug healthy and vigorous, happy and joking, entertaining us with stories as always. He was a force to be reckoned with and the world is a little darker without him in it.
We are holding you all in our hearts as you go forward from here. Be assured Doug's spirit will not leave you, if you keep your hearts open, you will feel him with you always.
April 25, 2014
Sincere condolences from all of us at John Vanderwoude Sod Farms.
Janice,Shane,Alana,Erin Carcone
April 24, 2014
Cathy please except our deepest condolences,to you and your children,of whom Doug was so proud of!! I still remember how he spoke of his daughter Charlene and his eyes just lit up!!!or the day he told us about Matthews wedding and how excited he was,well then came his grandchildren,I have never met such a wonderful family man,he was outside for a walk with his grand kids and his smile couldn't be any bigger!!doug you will be sadly missed,
April 24, 2014
It is with a heavy heart that I give my condolences to Cathy, Charlene and Matt. The loss of another wonderful husband and father. But I'm sure that Doug and Bill are together dancing with the angels (together) I will be with you in my heart and in spirit at the memorial.
Andrew (Smitty) Smith
April 24, 2014
I was deeply saddened by the news of Doug's passing. My heart felt condolences to Cathy, Charlene, Matt and Family. Doug had a way of making those around him feel good without even trying. He had a positive influence on many of us growing up in Oak Ridges.
Rob Charney
April 24, 2014
With deepest sympathy from the entire Charney/Steele family. Doug was an awesome man who will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. You are all in our thoughts...
Beth Kelter
April 24, 2014
It is with a heavy heart that I send my deepest condolences to Catherine, Matt, Amanda, Charlene and all of the MacMillan clan. He was a great family man who enjoyed life,and who lived it to the fullest. He was a very proud Grandpa to Colin and Rowyn,and they provided such joy for him. Your fond memories of your life with him, and all its special moments will surely sustain you in the future. For now take strength in each other as a family,support one another and find peace in the knowledge of how very much he loved all of you. You are all in my thoughts. Beth Kelter, ( Toronto, ON)
Kristin and Mike Bristow
April 24, 2014
Our heartfelt condolences to Matt, Amanda, Catherine, Charlene, and the whole MacMillan family. Doug was a wonderful guy with a great sense of humor, and he will be missed by many. Although no words can ease your loss at this time, just know you are in our thoughts.
Tom Simpson
April 24, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Cathy, Charlene, Matt and family. Doug was a great friend and neighbour in Oak Ridges. I can still picture Doug and his big slippers with the words Blue on them. Funny enough that is what he called his dog.
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