Douglas Gerard McLeod
1937 - 2021
Doug McLeod, late of Estevan, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2021, at the Regina General Hospital with family by his side. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 52 years, Betty (nee Ast); daughter Trina; son Scott (Erin); brothers Donald (Mary Lou) and Ernest; sisters-in-law Sharon Mellin and Eileen King (Roch Durocher); brothers-in-law Allan (Yvette) Ast; Brian Ast; and Graham Taylor along with numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Mary; parents-in-law, Edward and Margaret Ast; brother John and his wife Joyce; and sisters-in-law Marilyn Taylor and Maria Schmidt.
Doug will be lovingly remembered for his devotion to family and friends. He was a long-time resident of Estevan and always tried to support community programs and projects. Throughout life he enjoyed most sports and participated in hockey, curling, ball and golf. However, in recent years he preferred the relaxing sport of fishing from the dock. Doug was an active member of the Elks Club and looked forward to his “pool nights” with the guys until his hearing loss spoiled the fun. Even before retirement from Gulf Canada, Doug had a keen interest and love of antique furniture and refinished many treasures. He soon progressed to building various pieces of furniture himself for family, friends and the church. Cedar birdhouses were his final projects. Doug will forever be in our hearts and in our thoughts.
The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the health care nurses and doctors at St. Joseph’s and Regina General Hospitals for their compassionate and professional care of Doug.
A Memorial Service for Doug was held on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Estevan, with Rev. Randy Kleemola officiating. A private family interment service was held at the Estevan City Cemetery on May 19, 2021.
Those wishing to make a donation in Doug’s memory may do so directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan or a charity of their choice.
Hall Funeral Services in Estevan provided care to the McLeod family - Dustin Hall, Funeral Director.