Douglas R. Matheson

To the Matheson Family
Doug was a very special man and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Our prayers are with you all.
Love from the de Vos family
Albert & Gail

We were in Mexico when we learned of Doug's death and were deeply saddened by it. Having known him in practice years and then on the Bench, I had nothing but admiration for his energy, his unstinting help to others and his fairness. He will be missed. God be with you,Peg and your family in this time, and may you have the strength to bear your burden.

My sincere and heartfelt condolences go to the whole Matheson family. I worked with Justice D.R. Matheson for several years as a court clerk. I have many fond memories of him as a result of our time together. He was a kind, gentle, caring man that will be missed.
Michaelann (former court clerk)

Our Sincerest Condolences to the whole Matheson family. Our hearts are with you.

Mike, Jose, Maegan and Cameron Magathan

Edmonton has lost a very distinguished citizen. His family can take comfort in the knowledge that so many people are appreciative of his many accomplishments. He had more to give, but that was not to be.

Terry Champion, Wing Commander (ret.)
418 City of Edmonton Squadron, RCAF

My sincere condolances to Jane and the Matheson clan. I have many fond memories of times spent in the late 60's with you... skiing in Whitefish, (crossing the border with Russian music on the 8-track tape), watching the moon-landing on B&W TV at Cooking Lake, and all with the love and humour of "Dad", Doug. Thanks so much for some wonderful times! I am so delighted that Justice Matheson was fully active and apparently spared the infrailties of advanced age.
Much love to you all,
"Hef"

It was a special honour and privilege to know this dynamic and honest man over many years. What a loss!!!

Peter A Allard

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Will always remeber him as an inspirtion to go forward with life & enjoy it to the fullest.

He was a pleasure to work for & I always had great stories to tell my wife after spending time with Doug.

Will greatly miss him.

Gerry Garneau

Peggy and family- Please accept our condolences and prayers on the passing of a kind and friendly man. Peace and love.
The entire Brophy families

Douglas Matheson is one of those people for whom it will be very difficult to write a proper obituary without writing a book. What a highly accomplished person and one that I was priveledged to know well earlier in my life. Douglas gave me some life changing direction and encouragement as he did so many others. He was a no-nosense person as I recall but always had the time to offer sage advice. I will always remember and be grateful for it. I hope you can take comfort from remembering all the great stories as you cope with your unfortunate loss.

We will all miss you Uncle Doug. You were an inspiration and an absolutely amazing man. You were larger than life, and I always enjoyed your stories.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

WO (Ret'd) Linda Forbes
418 (City of Edmonton) Sqn

Although I did not know Mr. Matheson, I have the pleasure of working with his son, Dr. Matheson.
Both my husband, Peter Ratcliff and myself would like to send our condolences to your family.
What a gift to the world Mr. Matheson was-we should all learn to develop his sense of adventure, his hunger for life, his zest for the extraordinary, his respect and honour for his fellow man. The world is missing an angel, that is for sure and we can only hope to learn from his legacy-God Bless,
Deborah Mears

Dear Mrs Matheson, Doug Jr and Family

I would like to express my most sincere condolences to you and your family. Justice Matheson was truely a gentleman's gentleman whom all wish could be thought of in like manner. His dedication to family, friends, city, and country was next to none and he will be greatly missed.

I first met Dougie (that's what I called him and he called me Ricky) when he was engaged to Peg in the summer of 1950 at the Cooking Lake cottage. I have one particular memory of an evening boat ride with Peg and Dougie that left a lasting impression on my life. That was how enthusiastic and loving a man Doug was. I was six then and my mother (Martha) and I were guests of Doug's mother.
I had my mother, who is now 93 yrs old, over for dinner on Fathers Day and told her of Doug's passing. She gleafully reminissed about all the wonderfull memories she had of the Matheson clan.
In closing, from Mom and I, our sincerest condolences to all of the Matheson family.