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Jill Daley posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
We're so sorry to hear of Doug's passing. He was a lovely man, and he will be missed. Lots of love and our sincere condolences to his family.
Jill, Robert and Ryan Daley
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John MacKay planted a tree in memory of Doug Fleming
Sunday, March 27, 2022
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John Mac Kay posted a condolence
Sunday, March 27, 2022
So sorry to hear about the passing of my Uncle Doug. I remember sitting at the picnic table some 55 or 60 years ago with family
and going down to the lake to swim. I was too small to swim out to the dock. I don't think I ever made it. I remember the sawdust piles and my Dad driving across the railway tracks turning the lights out to see if a train was coming to get to the house. Years later I went to the NSPower to see Uncle Doug at work when I was visiting my Uncle Bill and Aunt Dorothy. I seem to remember playing one game of golf at the course Uncle Doug belonged to. My sincere condolences to the Family and friends.
John & Donna MacKay
Port Alberni B.C.
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Connie lit a candle
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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Helen and Family. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
David and Connie Hobson
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Rick Fullerton posted a condolence
Friday, March 18, 2022
I first met Doug in 1948, the year my family moved from Barrington Passage to Oakfield. I was just two years old and my dad, Bentley Fullerton, had been transferred by Nova Scotia Light and Power to manage the district from Waverley to Shubenacadie. The first few years in Oakfield, we lived in 'the manse' - that's the house opposite the road into the Laurie property - now Oakfield Park. I saw Doug almost every day since our garage was home to the NSL&P work truck. In the 1950's, dad, Doug and Al Welner, another lineman hired as the area grew, bought adjacent properties in Grand Lake - Dad's opposite the current ballfield / skating rink, Welner's just south of it, while Doug and Helen had the property at the top of the hill, adjacent to the School. Doug, Al and Dad worked together for many years, with the office just across the road next to the current ballfield.
After my dad died, Doug became a father figure to me. Indeed, both Doug and Helen were very special people to me. Doug taught me to play horseshoes, to throw and catch a baseball, to watch out for others and play fair. He also taught us to show appreciate and respect others, as he always did with his wife, Helen.
Later in my teenage years, after Doug and Helen moved to their home on Grand Lake, both Doug and Helen were generous in helping me learn to drive. To this day I hear Doug caution me about driving in the rain and avoiding deep puddles. He had a real gift for teaching. I also appreciated Helen helping me get my driver's license - in their car. Speaking of driving, one special memory, which Helen may recall, was a time in the winter when I knocked on their door about 9:00 PM on a snowy evening. My older car didn't have snow tires and I needed to drive my girl friend home to Halifax. Without any hesitation, Doug handed me the keys to his Mercury, with its excellent tires. Another special memory was Doug teaching me to water ski. I'll never forget the importance to keeping the tow line taught when the boat was changing direction.
Doug was always a good example for me - and willingly offered good advice - on keeping fit, eating well and being respectful of yourself and other people. There was never a question about sloppy work or bad behavior. He always led by example.
So many good times! And so many connections over the years. One of the last times I saw Doug was at Shirley Young's funeral at the little Church in Oakfield. When Doug and I met, he reached out his hand and demonstrated that he still had an awesome grip. It was both playful and serious - and we both appreciated the exchange.
"May you rest in peace knowing that you touched many lives in your time with us."
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Bill MacKay posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Our deepest condolences are extended to the family on Uncle Dougies passing. A kinder and more gentle man I have never met. I remember many fond days spent in that house on the lake. So many memories.
Bill and Hilary MacKay
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Rod Fullerton posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
My name is Rod Fullerton. Doug Fleming had huge influence on my life.
In 1948, my father Bentley Fullerton moved his family from Barrington Passage to Oakfield to take up his new position of District Manager for Nova Scotia Light and Power. He had a very capable young assistant named Doug Fleming, who over the next 10 years became almost an “older brother” to me and my siblings. (Doug’s father had passed away and I think that may have contributed to the close bond he had with us.)
Early in 1959, my father passed away very suddenly with heart failure. We were all shattered, but in a way my younger brother Rick and I, at ages 12 and 13, were particularly lost. Doug stepped up and became our unofficial but highly effective father figure. Helen supported this totally and for the next several years their home became our “second home”, with Doug teaching us sports, helping us learn to drive, involving us in family activities and in the process making sure we had an excellent example of family dynamics for future reference.
A few specific incidents come to mind:
When I was about 17 or 18, Doug approached me to drive his car, taking several younger teens (I think including his son John), to Beaverbank, where we would attend lifesaving lessons using the RCAF pool. Looking back, that was a significant level of trust to have in someone my age and experience.
Doug was a natural “mentor”. He was especially aware of safety issues and had a wonderful way of pointing out ways of avoiding danger or injury by observation or suggestion. The classic example of this is that in all the visits I made to his home on the lake, I can never recall him not mentioning as I was leaving “Remember, train time is any time.”
The last time I visited Doug and Helen was about 8 years ago, I think. We had a lovely time catching up on family. Before leaving, Doug suggested I might like to see the renovations in the house, which included their well-equipped exercise room. I was quite aware he was doing this on purpose because he could see I was significantly overweight, but he was far too polite to say so directly. (Love that guy!)
Overall, for many years Doug (and Helen and their family) were like part of our family.
Thanks, Doug. May you rest in well deserved peace.
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Catherine smith posted a condolence
Sunday, March 13, 2022
So sorry to hear about Doug. He was a nice man. Sincere condolences to the Fleming family Don smith and Cathy smith
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Michelle McKeen White posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, March 13, 2022
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Dear Helen and family,
Sending sincere condolences to you all in the loss of Doug.
My earliest memories of your family were at St. Bernard's where I remember that stylish couple sitting in the middle of the church, and what a gentleman Doug was in caring for his wife Helen, and interaction with fellow parishioners. And later working with Jane at Maritime Life, and meeting Ian's friend Maggie and learning of their connection to Helen & Doug. Such a small world, and the love you all share was evident whenever we spoke of family.
May that love and support of family and friends bring comfort to you all at this sad time.
Take care and God Bless you,
Michelle, Peter, Jodi, Trevor & Ian White
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Robert McArel posted a condolence
Friday, March 11, 2022
To the Fleming Family. I was sorry to learn of Doug's passing. I worked closely with him at NS Power and always found him to be co-operative, pleasant and meticulous in the manner in which he carried out his responsibilities.
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The MacAskill's lit a candle
Thursday, March 10, 2022
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Helen, we were so sorry to hear of Doug's passing.
Your Doug was truly a gentle man as his obituary says. May you be consoled by all your wonderful memories and the love you shared with Doug. It was always a pleasure to meet up with you and Doug, especially at St Bernard's.
We are saddened that we will be unable to be with you and your family, for Doug's celebration of life, at St Bernard's. Though we would love to be able to be in attendance, to show our gratitude and respect for Doug's life well lived, we must send our regrets and condolences, as Wayne has been unwell.
I will be in to see you very soon Helen, in the meantime, know that our thoughts are prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Our sincerest condolences to each of your children and all your family.
Love from Christine and Wayne
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Michael Schofield posted a condolence
Thursday, March 10, 2022
My sincerest condolences to all Doug's family and friends. I fondly remember a few Sunday dinners cooked by Doug and enjoyed by everyone, including me. With deepest sympathy, Mike Schofield.
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Archie Morrison posted a condolence
Thursday, March 10, 2022
My name is Archie Morrison - also a long time member at Oakfield Golf Club. I grew up playing mostly with John as I recall but remember Doug fondly. I had the good luck and joy to play a game with Doug and John and perhaps Carl played that day as well maybe about 10 -15 years ago. Doug was a true gentleman and a very pleasant guy to play golf with. I was most interested to hear him speak of the way his life had turned out. He would have known my father Dinny well whose time at Oakfield dated back to Doug's start at Oakfield. I also know Carl by his involvement in sports when he was a writer for the Daily News and I was heavily involved in soccer coaching as he had been in the past. I've often wondered the past couple of years where Doug was but I presumed the time came when he could no longer play. All my best to the entire Fleming family. It was truly a life well lived!
Archie
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Scott Underwood planted a tree in memory of Doug Fleming
Thursday, March 10, 2022
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Scott Underwood posted a condolence
Thursday, March 10, 2022
I was a member of Dougie's golfing foursome for roughly 10 years from 1985 until 1995. We played every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning, mostly at 8:32 AM. Dougie would get up to be at the starts hut at 7 AM when it opened so he could get the tee time and beat the those who phoned in. Sometimes we had to play at 8:24 AM, rarely at 8:40 AM. Jim Horne, Jim Norton, Sammie Swafford would often round out the foursome if my cousin Jeff Cook couldn't make it, along with my grandfather Al Underhill.
I joined Oakfield in 1985 at 9 years old, Jeff was 12. Jeff and I were junior members all those years. In Dougie's retirement, he spent his golfing days plays with his close friend Al and Al's 2 grandsons when he could have been with his peers. To me that speaks to the kind and patient man Dougie was. Dougie was certainly one of the more important people I had in my life, teaching me not just the game, but patience, accepting the outcome of your actions, and to smile.
His left handed John Daly backwing and remarkable Jack Nicklaus resembling putting stroke are some of my fondest memories of Oakfield. "What was your score Al?" "Fifty two". It took me a while to understand Grampie scored a 5, with 2 putts. Dougie kept those statistics all year, and at the end of the year would give us our averages per hole and per round. That interest in numbers and statistics resonated with me early on, a nudge towards my eventual career in Data and Analytics.
I'm grateful to have shared a part of Dougie's Oakfield time, and pass along my sincerest condolences to his family.
Scott Underwood
(Yes, an Underhill married an Underwood)
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SIMON ( BUDDY ) SULLIMAN posted a condolence
Thursday, March 10, 2022
what can one say to ease the pain of losing someone as kind as Doug = 1st had dealing with him as he recruited me as a safety supervisor for the eastern division ( NSPC) 1979 he always seen the best in every one he deal with with // kind loving no matter the the situation / was there to help & educate no matter what =seen the goodness with all he deal with //
he was always there to correct ( not chastise )== == condolences to all family & friends =
was = is = always a kind person
SIMON ( BUDDY ) SULLIMAN GLACE BAY SAFETY CO=COORDINATOR EASTERN ZONE RETIRED
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Shelley Young posted a condolence
Thursday, March 10, 2022
I am so saddened to hear of Doug's passing. I was very little when I would have first met him, and he was always so kind and charming. Thinking of you all during this time of loss. Shelley (Preeper) Young
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Darlene & Joe Garden posted a condolence
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Joe and I were so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father . We always looked forward to seeing them together at the reunions. Chats with Doug was something we so enjoyed . Thinking of you all at this difficult time .
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Patti Garden Waddell posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Dearest Aunt Helen, John, Jane, Paul, Carl, Carolyn and Mark.
Gary and I send our deepest condolences on the loss of your dear, sweet husband and father. We have great memories of spending time with you all at the family reunion anniversary and later at the family home where we had the grand tour with Uncle Doug. He was as ever the warm and welcoming host while Aunt Helen made us feel so comfortable with her delicious Sunday supper. We wish you strength in the memories of the happy times and may his memory be a blessing.
Love, Patti and Gary Waddell
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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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