In Memory of

Douglas

Souilliere

Obituary for Douglas Souilliere

SOUILLIERE: Douglas George- Peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 in his 86th year. Predeceased by his parents Norman and Hilda Souilliere. Beloved husband of Marilyn Bell (Christie). Loving father to Michelle (Miguel Coppini), Michael (Rosey Peloso), John (Monique Raschig). Stepfather to Linda Bell (Steve Dietrich), Lisa (Brent) Jeppesen, Jeffrey (Margaret Cziraki) Bell. Dear grandfather to Kyla, Rachel, Katarina, Mila, Livia, Justin, Tyler, Brittney, Kendall, Kyle, Paige and Laiken and great grandfather to Isla, Seamus, Evan, Cameron and George. Doug will be sadly missed by his siblings Elaine (Gordon) Laird, Gerry, Pat (Gerald) Belanger, sisters-in-law Jean Jackson, Elizabeth Barath, Evelyn Shoff, brother-in-law David Christie and many nieces and nephews. Doug is pre-deceased by his first wife Anne (nee Shoff), brother Dale, brothers-in-law Gord, Joe, and Ernest and sister-in-law Pauline. Over the years, Doug gave many hours of his time volunteering with The Norfolk General Hospital, Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic, The Port Dover Lighthouse Theatre, Simcoe Little Theatre, and the Port Dover Harbour Museum. Doug was a proud member of the Optimist Club in Scarborough, Barrie and Port Dover. He was past Grand Knight of the Port Dover/Walsh Knights of Columbus, as well as past District Deputy and a member of the 4th Degree. He received the honour of Knight of the Year in 2012-2013. Doug was a highly respected instructor for the GTHL and enjoyed coaching for the Special Olympics, minor hockey, minor baseball and was a goalie tor the Port Dover Old-Timers Hockey. Sailing and ice-fishing were some of Doug’s favourite pastimes. Some might remember him as Mr. No Socks when he taught in elementary and secondary schools. Cremation has taken place. A private family funeral Mass will be held at St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church, Port Dover, at a later date. SERENITY BURIAL & CREMATION SERVICES INC. 361 Main Street, Port Dover (226)290-9093 have been entrusted with the arrangements. For those wishing to make a memorial donation in Doug’s name are asked to consider the St. Vincent DePaul Society, 211 Union St, Simcoe, Ontario N3Y 2B4, Diabetes Canada, 99 Wayne Gretzky Pkwy, Brantford, Ontario N3S 6T6, St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 211 Union Street, Simcoe, Ontario N3Y 2B4 or a charity of your choice. Online condolences can be left at www.serenityburialandcremation.com