Obituary of Douglas Currie

CURRIE, Douglas Duncan Passed away peacefully at the McCall Continuing Center, Mississauga, Ontario on January 22, 2008 at the age of eighty-five. Sadly missed by June (McMullen), his wife of 62 years, and his three children: Mary (Peter McBride) of Montreal, Andrew (Susan Crocker) of Hantsport, Nova Scotia, and Sandy (David Moore) of Toronto. Doug was a devoted family man, through and through. His six grandchildren: Meghan and Robert McBride, Dustin and Sarah Currie and Lindsay and Stephanie Moore were a source of great pride for Doug and they will all miss their "Papa" terribly. Predeceased by his brother Don (Helene) and his sister Patsy (John Bassel), Doug is also survived by his sister Peggy (Don Kemp) as well as many nieces and nephews. After attending UTS, Doug earned and engineering degree from the University of Toronto in 1945. While in university, Doug was the Engineering Class President in his junior year, a member of the Engineers' Gold Key Society, the university heavyweight boxing champion, and was involved in many other sports and activities. Doug also served in the Canadian Army from May, 1944 until September, 1945. During this period, Doug was enlisted with the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and was accepted as an officer in training prior to his discharge. After the war, Doug went on to enjoy a successful business career in Montreal with stops at Alcan, Dominion Bridge and Pratt & Whitney. Following his retirement, Doug was able to devote more time to sailing his yacht "Windlark" with family members and he rekindled his boyhood interest in building and flying remote-controlled model airplanes. The family expresses warm appreciation to the staff of the McCall Continuing Care Center and, in particular, the fourth-floor nurses and caregivers for their good-humored and big-hearted care in Doug's final days. There will be a short service and a celebration of Doug's life for friends and family members at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 3, 2008 at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue, Toronto. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Doug's memory to the Salvation Army or a charity of your choice.