Obituary of HENRY DOUGLAS

DOUGLAS, Henry C. It is with sadness and regret we announce the passing of Henry Douglas in his 84th year. He took his leave peacefully at Norfolk General Hospital on February 19, 2014. Henry is predeceased by his wonderful wife Shirley, parents Mort and Loretta and stepson Tom. He is survived by his sister Jean (John) Kozmic and brother George (Marge) Douglas. He is also survived by his stepchildren Al (Lenny) Douglas and Shar Douglas, children Bruce (Patti) and Crystal (Pat) Gignac. Henry will be remembered by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a great many nieces and nephews and missed by all these many people that knew him as "Oh Great One", Henry was one of a kind to be sure. Henry arrived at adulthood with very little schooling as was common of an elder son in Canada in the 30's. A self made man, he became a jack of all trades, master of many. Working as a truck driver, mutual fund salesman, appliance repairman, ditch digger, carpenter and construction worker....the list goes on. In addition he could plumb, wire, lay blocks, roof and side; he mastered whatever he set his mind to. His interest in the latter years leaned to fine woodworking for which he became quite widely celebrated. Henry's scale miniature automobiles, trains and commemorative plaques have sold for hundreds of dollars and are owned in at least four countries. It needs to be said, Henry was a consummate perfectionist, quick with a joke and liked nothing better than a heated contentious 'discussion'. He is now in joyful togetherness with wife Shirley, parents Mort and Loretta in the great hereafter. The family would also like to thank the staff at Norfolk General Hospital and Dover Cliffs LTC for their exceptional care given to Henry. Friends are invited to meet with family to share their stories of Henry on Friday February 28, 2014 from 7pm - 9pm (evening only) at THOMPSON WATERS FUNERAL HOME 102 First Ave. Port Dover (519)-583-1530. A service to celebrate Henry's life will be held at Thompson Waters Funeral Home Chapel Saturday March 1, 2014 at 11am. Reverend Sheena Marini officiating. For those wishing donations, please consider on Henry's behalf the Port Dover Library Fund or the S.P.C.A. Online donations and or condolences can be made at thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca