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DOUGLAS JAMES INGLIS
Date of Passing: Sep 01, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDOUGLAS JAMES INGLIS "Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings" - John Gillespie Magee, Jr. Doug passed away on September, 1, 2013 at the age of 95. Left to miss his sense of humour and his stories are Caroline, his loving wife of 66 years, son Charlie (Janice), daughter Dorothy, grandchildren; Meredith (Kevin), Iain (Gina), Chris and Neil and great-granddaughters Maddy and Lily. Also his sisters Doreen and Frances (UK), Anne (Canada), brother Jim (Australia) and sisters-in-law Dorothy (Canada) and Joan (Australia), as well as his many nieces and nephews. Doug was born in London, England and raised and educated in Edinburgh. He joined the RAF prior to the Second World War. He served with Coastal Command and then flew with Bomber Command during the war. After the war he was posted to Transport Command, flying to far flung places in Europe, the Middle-East, Africa and Far East. On leaving the regular service he ran a successful family business in Edinburgh and became an officer with the RAF air training corps (equivalent of Air Cadets in Canada). In 1969 the family immigrated to Canada. After becoming established here, Doug's abiding interest in flying came to the fore again and he became involved with Air Cadets. Over the years he encouraged many cadets "To Learn - To serve - To Advance". With retirement from the Bay, he continued as a member and ultimately provincial chairman of the Air Cadet League of Manitoba. He also was a member of the Wartime Pilots Association, RCAF Association and No. 4 Legion. The family thanks Dr. Fatoye and staff on the 5th floor of Seven Oaks Hospital for their care and compassion during Doug's last few weeks of life. A private family memorial will be held in Ottawa at a later date. To view a selection of pictures of Doug's life on the web go to http://tinyurl.com/douginglis In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Manitoba Air Cadet League Trust Fund, The Air Cadet League of Canada (Manitoba) Inc., Suite 153, P.O. Box 17000 Station Forces, Winnipeg, MB R3J 3Y5. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 07, 2013
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. - Posted by: George and Beth Sones (friend) on: Oct 01, 2013
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of Mr. Inglis during their time of loss. He will be greatly missed by all. - Posted by: Wes, Lisa and Joshua Whiteside (Family Friends) on: Sep 17, 2013
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My condolences to you Dorothy and your family. We should all have such long and interesting lives as your father. - Posted by: Julie Creasey (workmate of Dorothy) on: Sep 16, 2013
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On behalf of the 182 Air Cadet squadron staff and cadets I wish to express our condolences to the family of Douglas Inglis. He was a joy to work with and the cadets enjoyed his stories and his love of flying. He is going to be greatly missed. - Posted by: Captain Marie Pemkowski CD (182 Gm Stefnufastur Air Cadet Squadron Gimli Manitoba) on: Sep 08, 2013
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. With all our love Wee Fran Cos Becky and Andrew xcxc - Posted by: Frances Campbell (Neice) on: Sep 08, 2013
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Dear Carol and Family Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Doug. Fran and John Bodnar - Posted by: Fran and John Bodnar () on: Sep 08, 2013
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Our condolences to the family of Douglas Inglis. We always enjoyed his sense of humour and stories. Terry, Debbie, Christian, and Taryn McMechan - Posted by: Terry McMechan () on: Sep 07, 2013
