Obituary of Douglas Hall

Douglas Arthur Hall, Chief Warrant Officer (Ret’d)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Douglas Arthur Hall, at the Montfort Hospital in Ottawa, on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at the age of 81.  Loving father of Lou Ann Sinclair (John), Arthur Hall (Kanjo), and Mark Hall (Christiane).  Loving grandfather of Katie Desgagne, Lindsay Love, Lisa Hall (Dwayne), Lauren Hall (Liam), Douglas Hall (Madeline), Tyler Hall and Justin Hall.  Loving great-grandfather of Dylan, Lexi, Olivia, Ava and Dior.  Predeceased by his beloved wife, Barbara Hall, after 56 years of marriage.  Also predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Marion Hall.  Dearest brother of Gordon Hall (Maurine) and sister-in-law Doreen Peacock.   Uncle to Geof Hall (Amanda) and great-uncle to Lily and Simon.  Predeceased by brother Ed Peacock and niece Susan Hall.  Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.  Fondly remembered by his extended family at Riverbend Park, and many friends.  Douglas proudly served in the Canadian Armed Forces and participated in three UN tours of duty.  He was a proud member of the RCEME Corp, having started as an apprentice at the age of 16.  Doug was a life-long committed Leafs fan.  Cremation has taken place.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at the Heritage Funeral Complex, 1250 Trim Road, Orleans.  Family will receive guests from 1 to 2 p.m.  Service begins at 2 p.m. Refreshments and companionship to follow. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.heritagefh.ca.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Doug's memory may be made to the National Organization for Rare Disorders https://www.raredisorders.ca/donate-2/