DOUGLAS STONE

Condolences & Memories (20 entries)

• Doug helped me out with tuition for my last year at University of Manitoba. After graduation and securing a job, I paid back the amount of tuition I had borrowed. I only wish I had known this sooner. - Posted by: Fawad (Tenant) on: Jul 29, 2018

• Dear Noreen, Amanda, Melissa, and Victoria, Brenda and Willie, Our family sends our deepest sympathy on the sudden loss of a great man. My parents, Frank and Sophie Balaberda, were always so pleased when Doug visited with them. He will be greatly missed... cousins Cheryl, Laurie, Adam, and Erin Prokopanko, West St Paul - Posted by: Cheryl, Laurie, Adam, and Erin Prokopanko (cousins) on: Apr 06, 2013

• Well it would be impossible for me to say anything that would even come close to accurately describing how much my dad meant to me. So I just simply want to say, I love you and miss you dad and I will try to be strong for mom. You raised us to be strong independent women and I will carry on in life simply by having the faith that I will see you again one day.... - Posted by: Melissa A Stone (daughter) on: Mar 05, 2013

• Sorry for your loss, Noreen and family. I know that my parents will truly miss him. I will always remember his smiles, oh and those Hawaiian style shirts. He was a pleasure to know. - Posted by: Debbie Dedrick-Williams (daughter of friend) on: Mar 04, 2013

• Deepest condolences to Noreen, Amanda, Melissa and Victoria. I was very sad to hear of Doug's passing. Having grown up in Gunton and having gone to school with Amanda, I have lots of memories of Doug and the family. May your memories, family and friends comfort you all during this time. - Posted by: Lorilee McFarlane Kanski () on: Mar 03, 2013

• Dear Noreen and Family, Brenda and Willie and Family. We were so sorry to hear of Doug's passing and will always treasure the special relationship between our families. I still remember Doug bringing Noreen to the farm for the first time, and then bringing the girls to visit as your family grew. It meant a lot to Mom and Dad that you kept in touch and came for visits with them. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. - Posted by: Arlene and Don Kuntz (Cousin) on: Feb 27, 2013

• So Sorry to hear about Doug's sudden passing. Our sincere sympathy to Noreen, girls and family at this very difficult time. "Within our hearts, the ones we love are never really gone - they live on in beautiful memories." - Posted by: Frank & Geri Zabudny () on: Feb 26, 2013

• Doug's booming baritone, facile friendliness and easy articulation made him an excellent public speaker, though many will recall, in his modest and self-effacing way, he often found it hard to do. Nonetheless, through his increasing leadership roles in his community, he was called upon more and more to speak and each time conquered and controlled his fears. A man of vision, his generosity was more than just service at home. I was struck, for example, by his commitment to Project New Hope bringing just that to returning soldiers and their families. Yes, we will all be poorer for his loss, but enriched by those he touched. - Posted by: Jim Millar Balmoral, Mb (Friend, neighbour, fellow Lion, (we were both presidents of our respective clubs at the same time)) on: Feb 25, 2013

• My heart goes out to you and the kids Noreen. I'm glad I ran into you in the store as I'm not able to attend Doug's Remembrance. Not a year will go by on Remembrance Day that I won't shed a tear for you, Doug and family. - Posted by: Andrea Hancox & Kids () on: Feb 25, 2013

• Our hearts go out to you all at this time. Life is not fair - it tests our strengths continually. Time will take away the pain and leave only the memories. - Posted by: Enstrom Family (Friends) on: Feb 25, 2013

• So many emotions and feelings went through my mind and heart when I heard the shocking news about Uncle Doug. It's so hard to believe that someone with that much presence can be gone from this earthly plain. He will leave a hole in so many lives and I'm so sorry about that. Our family has been through so much loss lately and this only makes it more difficult. I will be forever grateful that he agreed to speak on our behalf(none of us could keep it together) at Alan's funeral. He always had a great way with words and could publicly speak to anyone, anywhere. I also have great memories of Uncle Doug videotaping our wedding. It was made extra special by the commentary throughout the footage. Always an offbeat comment to make us laugh. I'll always treasure the way he genuinely cared about our lives and interests, including each one of the kids. And, how he played snow baseball with my children after they dealt with the burial of their Uncle. The day we celebrated my Mom's 65th birthday and he partook in a fun pullup contest. There are too many special memories of a special man to list here, but I hope some of our memories can help to put a smile in some of the sad days to come. With all of love, to you Aunty Noreen, Amanda and Jay (& children), Melissa and Victoria. - Posted by: Tim & Andrea Sobering & family (Family) on: Feb 24, 2013

• Noreen, and family, your Doug was a rare gift to the world, and we treasured his friendship. Noreen, it was so amazing we had that last opportunity to spend time together! Sorry we cannot be at the service, but we will see you be thinking of all of you - and Doug. Alan Williams & Judy Dedrick-Williams - Posted by: Judith Dedrick-Williams & Alan Wiliams (friends) on: Feb 24, 2013

• Dear Noreen, Brenda, Willie & Families. Words seem so inadequate to express the sadness we feel at the sudden loss of Doug. So glad we had the chance for a visit last July. Take care..... - Posted by: Harvey & Donna Mucha (Melville, Sask.) (Cousin) on: Feb 24, 2013

• Noreen and Family Our condolences on the sudden loss of Doug. Treasure your memories. Mom and Dad always enjoyed your visits to the farm. - Posted by: Shirley and Robert Rogalski, Langley, B.C. () on: Feb 24, 2013

• Dear Noreen and girls, Our most sincere sympathy on the very sad loss of your husband, dad and grandfather. Doug was a great guy and such a wonderful community leader. Be comforted in knowing so many will remember and miss him. Pat, Tom, Steven (Melody) and Sean - Posted by: Hammell family () on: Feb 23, 2013

• Sorry for your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Doug was a great guy and will always be remebered. - Posted by: Ernie and Linda Hanlan (Gunton neighbours years ago ) on: Feb 23, 2013

• So sorry for your loss, Noreen. We remember some good times in Teulon with the Ukranian dancers when our great grandchildren were dancing. - Posted by: Marion Pederson (friend) on: Feb 23, 2013

• Noreen & family: Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. With our deepest sympathy. - Posted by: Linda & Donnie Rybachuk (Friend) on: Feb 23, 2013

• Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. We too enjoyed Doug's sense of humor and quick wit! Any visit with Doug usually involved a wide variety of topics. We will miss his many volunteer hours with several Teulon organizations. Noreen and family - peace be with you. - Posted by: Lois and Brian Borkowsky (Friends) on: Feb 23, 2013

• Was shocked, as were all, with the sad news of Doug's untimely death. My condolences to you Noreen, and your family. It was always a pleasure to run into Doug and share in, as you mention, his off beat sense of humour. He certainly was a great community worker and gave so freely of his time to all. I am sorry that I cannot make it to the celebration of his life, but have a previous commitment. My thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Shirley Jahns Mulvey () on: Feb 23, 2013