Obituary of Douglas Wiley

WILEY, Douglas Rowe - August 15, 1921 - November 3, 2007 He looked Death square in the face with an inner smile and a peaceful gaze; and that is a warrior, our father Douglas R. Wiley Flight Lieutenant Officer D.F.C. Peacefully at Sunnybrook Veterans Hospital K Wing with his family at his side. Douglas will be sadly missed by his children Douglas Jr. (Sharon), Betty-Anne Folkard, Donald, Matthew, Mary Louise Brouwer (Leendert), Jennifer Stevenson (David) and is predeceased by his beloved son John (Catherine). He was a loved grandfather of eleven, a great-grandfather of one and an uncle to many nieces and nephews. Among cherished family memories, his family takes pride in remembering Douglas for serving our country as a decorated World War II Veteran, as part of the RCAF 431 and 429 Squadrons. He spent his career in the investment business serving for a time as a divisional Vice-President at Greenshields Inc., retiring in 1991. Douglas is predeceased by his beloved brothers John, Bud, Alan, David and sister Barbara. He is survived by his youngest brother Gordon. Much thanks to the very loving and caring staff of L Wing and K2 West at Sunnybrook who carry on the legacy of our veterans through their ultimate respect of the residents they care for daily. Services are to be celebrated at 11 o'clock on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at SUNNYBROOK HEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto in the Chapel (H Wing). A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sunnybrook Foundation, Veterans Comfort Fund, 2075 Bayview Avenue, H332, Toronto M4N 3M5.