Douglas Charles Watkins
August 10th, 2020
Born in Jasper, Alberta, passed away suddenly at home in Surrey on August 2, at the age of 83. He leaves behind his wife, Joy, children Bryan (Aileen), Marcia (Guujaaw), Brent (Sonia), Shaun (Kalani), 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, sister in law, nieces, extended family and many friends.
Doug was a kind, compassionate man, always smiling and always willing to help others.
His loss will be felt throughout many venues and across many generations.
At a later date when it is safe to gather, a celebration of Doug’s life will be held.
You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence for the family.
Messages:
Dear Joy and family:I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We have many fond memories of Doug both as a wonderful friend and neighbour. Thinking of you Joy as I know how much I miss Al but you will always have wonderful memories as I do. You are all in my thoughts with much love, Marion
to Joy Watkins and family Condolences for your loss. We always found Doug to be helpful.
Joy, The obit says it all - "Doug was a kind, compassionate man, always smiling and always willing to help others." That certainly applies in his relationship with our family. We will all remember the many times Doug was there with exactly the right help and that he was there in good times and the not so good. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Take care, Love, Reni, Susan,Tony, Stewart and Gordon Masi.
To Joy Watson and family Our condolences. Doug was a good man and will be missed. Bill and Sheila
Douglas was my Grandfather, my only Grandpa I was able to meet, for as long as I can remember he has always been a loving, teaching, patient man who was more than willing to share his knowledge and stories if you so asked, his passing was a shock to all of us. He was so very loved and will be remembered for generations to come, may you Rest In Peace Grandpa, we will be thinking of you.
Very sorry to read of Doug's passing...I have nothing but good thoughts of Doug will always remember our visits and his sense of humour. Sending my deepest sympathies to Joy and the family...."May his memory be for a blessing"...
Douglas was my Uncle. I had always felt him to be like a father figure to me with my own Dad passing away when I was so young. Uncle Doug taught me many things over the years.. One of them being how very loved I was in the family. Also how to fix my gas barbecue being a gal with little mechanical knowledge. :) He was quite famous for his biscuits for breakfast as I recall. He always had a compliment when you were all dressed up to go out which always brought a smile. A true gentleman who opened doors, served the ladies first always! Family was very important to him as he was to the family. It is so very hard to talk of him in the past tense now. He truly was a unique treasure Auntie Joy so I am very sorry for your unexpected loss. He will be missed by many people as he touched so many lives. Rest in Peace Uncle Doug.