Bumstead, Douglas James 'Doug'
Doug passed away peacefully at Errinrung Long Term Care Centre in Thornbury on Monday, April 7, 2025.
He was the much-loved husband of 56 years to Susan Bumstead (nee Lake) of Clarksburg. He was the treasured father of Janet of Connecticut and Jody (Paul) of Collingwood, and proud Poppa of Mason.
Doug grew up in Meaford, worked as a Building and Plumbing Inspector for the Town of The Blue Mountains. With his background, Doug was always willing to lend a hand to family and friends with their home renovations. He was the ‘keeper’ of the flowers on the bridge in Clarksburg and enjoyed socializing with folks walking by while he was tending ‘dead heading’ to the planters.
Thank you to the Errinrung staff for their wonderful care while Doug was a resident there.
Cremation has taken place, there will be no funeral service. A private interment will take place at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery in the near future.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Marsh Street Centre or Errinrung Resident’s Council would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025
So sorry for your loss Sue and I feel for you. Mark and Wendy Pearce
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Dear Susan i was so sad to hear of Doug’s passing. He was a good soul I will always remember his warm smile and sense of humor.
Sending love.
Lynn Corrigan
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Thinking of you and your family Sue. Cherish the memories.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
We are sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. As a colleague at the TOTBM I enjoyed our chats, stories & some laughs. Our thoughts are with Sue, Janet, Jody & family at this most difficult time. Cherish the memories
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Susan and ” the girls”: It was a very long and debilitating journey but hold tight to your memories of the good times. Doug was a good neighbour, always ready to help a friend or join in one of our May 24 birthday baseball games. His smile will be remembered and all the events he and Susan worked on to promote and try to keep the small town attitude living in Clarksburg.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Dear Sue, Janet & Jody
Please accept our deepest condolences. Cherish the many wonderful memories you have.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
My condolences to Sue, Janet and Jody. Another great one has earned his wings. I’m sure he’s smiling with pride as he watches over you all.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
We are so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing, I missed seeing him working at his flowers and having a chat at the post office,
thanks Doug for being a great long time friend to our community
Shelly and Dan Harrison and family
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Sue and family: Sincere condolences on the passing of Doug. The memories never fade, hold them close at this difficult time.
Rosemary
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Dear Sue, Janet and Jody
We are so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. Our deepest sympathies. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Wayne and Anita Cornfield
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Dear Sue, Janet, Jody and families.
I am so very sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences to everyone.
Another of Jim’s ice fishing buddies gone…
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Sorry to hear about your loss Sue , Shelia and I have many fond memories of barbecues after the BTI golf tournaments at your place .
Much better days back then , take care
Ron and Shelia James
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Thinking of you all at this sad time. So sorry for your loss. He was a good friend to the whole Clarksburg community!
Lisa & Terry
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. My condolences
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Sue ~
Sorry to hear about Doug. Everyone knew him and admired his beautiful flowers in Clarksburg and how he liked to chat with each of us.
I’m thinking about you and your girls.
Take care
~ Deb
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Dear Sue Janet and Jody. So sorry to hear of you loss. Shall always remember you folks as great neighbours. please accept my condolennces
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Your family has been a stalwart part of Clarksburg. Doug gave his all to keep the village beautiful especially our bridge, I am sure he will tend to flowers in heaven. May God bless and support you all at this time.
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Sorry for your loss Sue, Janet & Jody. I worked with Doug at the TBM and he kept you on your toes for a prank or joke. Doug was dedicated to his job and the people of our community. He was also dedicated to the flowers on the bridge and kept them looking beautiful as season. Cherish your memories. RIP.
Thursday, April 10, 2025
I was sorry to hear about Doug’s passing. We had a lot of good times when we were young. Our condolences to Sue and family from Terry and Heidi Coleman.
Thursday, April 10, 2025
I’m so sorry to hear this. Doug was such a lovely man. I met him frequently while out walking and he always had time to chat. And he sure kept the bridge flowers looking lovely!
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Our condolences to Sue and Doug’s Family. Fly with the angels Doug RIP
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Thinking of you Sue and Doug’s family. I have so many great memories of Doug at work or just any day. His positive influence was amazing. He will be missed. So very sorry to hear.
Sincerely
Friday, April 11, 2025
Dear Sue, Janet and Jody,
So sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Friday, April 11, 2025
Our sympathies to you and your family, Susan! Your memories will always remain in your thoughts and be of comfort.
Friday, April 11, 2025
Sue and Family, we’re so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. Doug was a kind neighbour and coworker, he will be missed.
Serena & Peter Wilgress
Friday, April 11, 2025
So sorry to hear of the great loss of our dear friend Doug. Many adventures I had with Doug on our ice fishing trips. Don’t worry Doug whatever happens in the fish hut stays in the fish hut. Ha . Love and peace.
Friday, April 11, 2025
Sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. Our condolences to Sue and the family.
Friday, April 11, 2025
We are sending thoughts and sympathy to all of you in the passing of Doug, your loved one.My mother, Isabelle, sends her condolences, too. She knew Doug during her Marsh St. Centre days.
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Sue, Janet and Jody my condolences.
I worked with Doug at TBM and former Township of Collingwood. You could always count on Doug to add something to your day.
His famous mincemeat tarts being one.
RIP Doug
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Sue, Jody and Janet and family,
Sincere condolences to Sue and family in your loss of Doug. He will be greatly missed.
Irene
Saturday, April 12, 2025
He was a loving man. Always caring. I loved him.
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Dear Sue
Sorry for your loss-know you will cherish your memories-thanks for checking on my brother Ted at Erinrung when he was there -sending love and hugs
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Sue we are thinking of you and the family. It is so easy to remember Doug’s smile and easy nature. He will always be fondly remembered in our hearts.
Carol & Dan Potter
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Sorry for your loss , Doug was just one of the people that you could always count on.
Monday, April 14, 2025
My condolences to you Sue and your family, Doug was such a nice man and it was a pleasure to have worked with him, so sorry for your loss of a great man.
Monday, April 14, 2025
Dear Sue, Janet & Jody,
We were sorry to hear about Doug’s passing. As a colleague of mine for several years, Doug always found the humour in situations, and his smile was infectious. Keith also knew Doug from his inspector days and we often ran into him out and about after his retirement and enjoyed catching up. He will be missed not only by his family but by his community.
Our condolences,
Barb & Keith Dooks