Obituary of Douglas John Heron

HERON, Douglas John – On Monday, July 26, Douglas John Heron passed away in his 86th year, in London, Ontario. Beloved husband of Dorothy (Smeaton): married 59 wonderful years. Predeceased by his sisters Katherine Parsons, Jean Doyle, and his dear oldest daughter, Susan Joosten (Harry). Dearly loved by his surviving children Jane, Jim and Kate (Mike Wallace). Grandpa of Emily Joosten, Matthew and Derek Heron, and Claire and Evan Wallace. Remembered by relatives in Scotland and the United States. Doug was a WWII navy veteran. He was a graduate of McGill University and was an inductee into the McGill Sports Hall of Fame. In his early years, he was a well-known Montreal all-around athlete. In later years, he was an avid shot gunning enthusiast and golfer. He was a member of the Naval Officers Association, the Crumlin Sportsmen’s Association, the London Hunt and Country Club, and was an Honourary Life Member of the Ontario Economic Development Council of which he was a past president. Cremation has taken place and visitation will take place at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, Ontario on Thursday, July 29th, 2010 from 2 – 4 and from 7 – 9 p.m. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Doug are asked to consider the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. Online condolences accepted at www.westviewfuneralchapel.com