Douglas, Lois Marguerite
Surrounded by family and love, Lois Douglas passed away peacefully at Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington on Saturday, November 9, 2024 in her 95th year.
Lois was born in Owen Sound on September 18, 1930, a daughter of the late Stanley and Alice (nee Howey) Murray.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband and soulmate Murray Douglas on September 19, 2005 after 52 years of marriage and missed him deeply for the rest of her life.
Predeceased by her dear sister Yvonne Thom (late Jim) and brother-in-law Mack Douglas (late Betty) and niece Gail Becks.
Lois was the cherished Mother of Nancy Douglas of Burlington and Julie Douglas-Vail (Brad) of Meaford and the adoring Grandma of Matthew Douglas-Vail (Danielle) and Allie Douglas-Vail.
She will be fondly remembered by her nephew Robert Thom and nieces Janis Douglas (Jack) and Lorraine Kindrat (Peter). Lois will be dearly missed by special family friend Rita Giachini and as Mom #2 by Laurie Wright.
She grew up on a farm in Holland Township and spent most of her life with Murray on Strathnairn Farm, before moving to Georgian Beach, Meaford where she and Murray built their retirement home on the water.
Lois loved her career as a public school teacher and was a talented singer and pianist who took many prize winning choirs to the Kiwanis Music Festival in Owen Sound. She enjoyed gardening, music and dancing and was happiest when setting a beautiful table and cooking for her family. No one will ever make a better apple pie than Grandma!
Lois’ memory will be cherished by all who knew her and forever in the hearts of her family.
Family will receive friends for a public visitation at Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 5 until 8 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at Knox Presbyterian Church in Meaford on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 11 o’clock, followed by a reception and a service of committal and interment at Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice 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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Visitation: Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford from 5 until 8 o'clock
Thursday, November 14, 2024 11:00 AM
Funeral: Knox Presbyterian Church in Meaford
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Monday, November 11, 2024
My sincere condolences to Lois’s family .Treasure your many memories . A very special friend and colleague
Monday, November 11, 2024
My condolences to you Nancy and Julie on the loss of your mother. I knew her as my very patient music teacher (I was the most unmusical person of all time). She was a lovely lady and I am certain you will hold your memories dear.
Donna McEwan (nee Loucks)
Monday, November 11, 2024
To Lois’s family,
I have many fond memories of teaching with Lois and we shared lots of laughs. Quentin and I appreciated her no nonsense and effective way of teaching. Quillan enjoyed her as a teacher.
I remember when the grandkids were born, she was thrilled.
Lorene and Quentin
Monday, November 11, 2024
Allie we are sending our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Very sorry to hear about your cherished grandma.
We are sure you have wonderful memories.
Love Dave and Joanne Robinson
Monday, November 11, 2024
I’m so sorry for the loss of Mrs. Douglas.
She was my grade 6 teacher and my music teacher at SVE school. I have fond memories of her especially when she came to visit a number of years ago to meet my daughter when she was first born. My sincere condolences to all of her family
Monday, November 11, 2024
So sorry to hear of Lois passing and enjoyed our Lois visits. My sincere sympathy to your family and I am sure there are many great memories to hold on to. Sincerely Lois Saltinoski
Monday, November 11, 2024
Nancy and Julie, you have our deepest sympathy with the passing of your Mother. Knew her before she was married. Enjoyed having the both of you in my Sunday School class at Knox Presbyterian Church.
Monday, November 11, 2024
Our condolences to all the family she certainly will be missed.
Monday, November 11, 2024
My condolences on the loss of Mrs. Douglas. She was my grade 5 teacher at SVE & the best teacher I ever had! I always remember that on the first day of school she told us, “if you don’t remember anything else that I teach you this year, always remember that A LOT is two words!” And, I never forgot that.
She was a lovely lady & a wonderful teacher, I definitely learned a lot from her. My sincerest condolences to her entire family.
Carolyn Irvine
Monday, November 11, 2024
So sorry to learn that one of my very favorite teachers has passed. She was such a devoted educator and I learned a great deal from her.
Getting to know her again as an adult was a privilege.
She will be missed.
Thinking of the family at this difficult time.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Julie, Brad and family, so sorry to hear about our neighbour’s passing.
It was always a pleasure to have some words with her when we passed on the street.
She was a lovely person and will be missed by family and friends.
Please accept our deepest condolences.
RG and Lynn
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Dear Nancy,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your dear mom.
No one else can truly feel the sorrow that you fear, but please know you will find strength knowing that others care!
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
My sincere condolences to Lois’ family. I have known her for many years, since shortly before she and Murray were married (he was our neighbour). She was a lovely lady both inside and out. Cherish and share your wonderful memories
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
My sincere condolences Nancy and Julie on the loss of your Mom. She was our travelling music teacher in the old one room schoolhouse system. She took many of us from SS#17 Minniehill to the Kiwanis Music Festival which I always enjoyed. I got to know your Mom well as an adult and it was always a pleasure to talk with her.
She will be deeply missed.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
She will be deeply missed at The Village of Tansley Woods, Lois was a beautiful soul. May she rest in peace.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Nancy, Julie and Brad
Janet and I were saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. Our 3 children all remember your mom as a well respected teacher. I particularly remember working closely with her at SVE when I was there on a teacher exchange. May your many good memories be of comfort to you at this time.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Julie & Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time ♥️
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
So sorry to hear this news. I remember her coming to our class to teach music at Gravel Road School many years ago and being glad to see a familiar face when SVE school opened.
From time to time I would see Lois around Owen Sound and we always had a little chat.
My condolences to her family.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Nancy, Julie and Brad,
Sending my sincerest condolences on the passing of your beautiful mom.
Thinking of you all in this difficult time.
Maxine Beattie, Wayne & Donna Barfoot (Beattie)
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Nancy and Rita,
Thinking of you and your family and friends during this difficult times. Sending my deepest condolences to all.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
So sorry to hear of the passing of Lois, fond memories of her as my teacher at SVE. She was one of the very best with a great love for music.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Brad, Julie and family our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mom. Lois was a lovely person and she will be missed dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Nancy and Rita,
Gary and I are thinking of you, our dear friends, at this difficult time.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Nancy and Rita
So sorry for your loss , our deepest , heartfelt condolences to you and your family .
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Nancy and Julie, my condolences to you! I remember your Mom trying and trying to teach me to sing at White’s school and at Bethesda school. I couldn’t carry a tune if I had pail to put it in. She was quite frustrated with me. The old guard from the 11th line are moving on. Sorry I cannot be there on Thursday. I have a cold.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Nancy, Julie, and Brad,
Our very deepest sympathies on the loss of your mom.
Lois was an excellent teacher and it was a real pleasure to be on the same staff with her at SVE for so many years. Wayne and I were happy to find ourselves neighbours of your parents after we moved to Lakeshore Road in 2000.
Lois was always friendly and gracious, justifiably proud of her children and grandchildren, and terrifically musical. Her musical talent was a gift that she generously shared with her students and the world. She will live on in the memories of so many people whose lives she touched.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Dear Nancy, Julie and family…deepest sympathies in the loss of your mom. Thinking of the times our families were together and the memories that were made. Our thoughts are with you at this time and in the days to come. Dayle (Long) Mannerow
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Nancy, Julie and family Condolences for the loss of a Great lady. She taught me music in public school at the 7th line and hwy 26 back in the day. She will be missed for sure.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Dear Nancy, Julie and family,
My deepest condolences. From sorrow and sadness will emerge LIGHT as you remember and tell stories of your Mom and grandmother that you will always cherish. I will always remember her sense of humour and laughter. I will always remember how she instilled a great sense of pride in us to excel in choral singing winning many 1st place awards each year at the Kiwanis Music Festival in Owen Sound that lead me to sing in several Niagara community choirs.
I remember too, the fun times our Moms had dressing up for Halloween and driving up and down the 11th line or the quilts the Whites Willing Workers made each winter for Missions.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Dear Nancy and family
Thinking of you with the loss of your loved one. May the wonderful memories carry you through any difficult days.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Julie, Brad and family,
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing.
Hold on to all of your precious memories.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deb and Reg Zeller
Thursday, November 14, 2024
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Douglas passing. I was fortunate to be a part of a few choirs at SVE that she led. She always brought out our best!!
Friday, November 15, 2024
Sincere condolences to your family.
Howie and Wanda Wheeler
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Nancy, Julie, Brad, Matthew and Allie,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Lois, your mother and grandmother. It is always difficult to say goodbye to a mom, no matter how old or unwell she may be. I am glad that you will have kept many happy memories of your years as “next door neighbours” ! How nice that must have been for all of you.
I only knew her briefly as a teacher at SVE , for a few years before she retired, but I enjoyed chatting with her whenever I ran in to her at the grocery story. She liked to update me on the adventures of Matthew and Allie, where they were and what they were doing!
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Nancy Jane and Julie and families
I was very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She will always be in your heart.
Hugs, Jean (Wade)
Monday, November 18, 2024
To Julie and Nancy and family
I was so saddened to hear about your mother’s passing. She was a classy person who had a real gift as a teacher, sharing her love of music with so many of us. Her enthusiasm for singing and musical expression is not forgotten. The world was a certainly a better place with her in it.