Sadly passed away after a brief illness on Sunday 17 September 2023 at Summerset Heritage Park Ellerslie. Much loved husband of the late Shirley, father and father-in-law of Christine and Neil, Diane and Patrick. Grandfather to Emily, Rebecca and Christopher and their partners Adam, Gus and Gala. Great grandfather to Harvey and Maggie. He waited a long time to join his beloved Shirley, he's with her now. A service to celebrate Doug's life will be held at St James Anglican Church, 31 Church Road, Mangere Bridge on Thursday 21 September at 11 am. Thereafter a private cremation. All communications to ; 9 Rotomahana Terrace, Greenlane, Auckland.