It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Douglas Henry Hamilton on August 20, 2021. He left behind many, many dear friends. In his early years he left his birth country Scotland, and travelled to many parts of the world, like Hong Kong, Australia to name a few. In his later years, he settled down in Victoria, BC which he loved very much. May he join his many dear friends in heaven and rest in peace.
Visitation will be held on Friday August 27, 2021 from 5 – 6 pm in the Redwood Chapel at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, where a Celebration of Douglas’s Life will also be held on Monday August 30, 2021 at 2 pm.
In lieu of flowers donations could be made to the Victoria Hospital Foundation https://www.victoriahf.ca/donatenow/
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Isabella, Lavinia, Mimi & family
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Isabella, Lavinia, Mimi & family We are all very saddened to learn of the passing of Uncle Doug.
We will miss his kindness and his caring manners as a true gentleman.
We will keep in our hearts all the beautiful memories of the time we spent with him.
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Bill Phillips I am very saddened to learn of the passing of Douglas. He was a lovely man with a kind heart, a true gentleman. I send my heartfelt condolences to all of his family and friends. God Bless you Douglas.
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The Youie Family We were deeply saddened to hear that Uncle Doug had passed away. A kind and thoughtful man, he will be missed by all.
Ralph, Robyn, Matthew, Natalie and Danielle
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linda simonsen Douglas, you will be missed. You were always such a gentleman. It was a pleasure to spend time with you. We always had a laugh when we were together.
Rest in peace.
Your cousin, Linda.
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Joan Simonsen My cousin Douglas was a happy and good natured man. He was always a pleasure to be with whenever we had the opportunity. I am so pleased that he moved to Victoria, BC because he loved living in Canada and he lived closer to us. He will be greatly missed!
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Leslie and Sheila Brown Sheila and I have been so saddened on hearing of our dear cousin Douglas’s passing. We are left with so many happy memories of Douglas. We always looked forward to his annual visits to Scotland while he was in good health and latterly our Sunday morning phone calls when we would put the world to right. His first words would always be how are you and Sheila keeping, Douglas was such a kind and caring person, he will always remain in our thoughts. We are so sorry that we cannot attend today due to all the current restrictions which are in place. On reading all of the condolences to Douglas it is so comforting to know that Douglas was so loved by so many. Thank you all for your kind words he will be missed by so many.
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Gordon Girdwood Douglas was my close cousin. We enjoyed his visit’s when he came to New York.My children called him Uncle Douglas.We kept in touch over the phone for many years.Douglas was a very caring person towards my family.Rest in peace my cousin. You will be missed.
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Michelle, Simon and Matthew Grief is the price we pay for love – Queen Elizabeth II on 20 Nov 2001
This was one of Uncle Douglas’s favourite quotes that he kept written on a card with his most cherished things. May he now be restored to full health and reunited with Uncle Wilson, family and friends in Heaven. RIP
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Jan Collins My sincere condolences to Douglas’ family both near and far. Douglas has been a wonderful friend to me over the years. He was such a kind, caring man who always had the time to “chat” over a cup of tea. We shared many happy memories and lot’s of laughter, and I shall miss him very much. Rest easy now my friend, back in the loving arms of all those who have passed before you.
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Lau Family We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Uncle Doug. He will be dearly missed by us all. Our fond memories of him, his laughter, his humour will live on forever in our heart.
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James Lew A genuine and caring person, Uncle Doug would always ask how my parents and brother sister were. For Ellen and myself he would later finish the conversation with, “Look after one another”.
We take comfort in these words and the memories he left behind.
We take solace knowing that all the relationships he built are not lost.
Thank you Uncle Doug.
James Lew
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Windy Thanks for your sweet
From Jacky & Windy (HK)
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Matilda and Michael Leung Uncle Doug was a true gentleman and will be sadly missed by us all. Thank you for the good times we shared together over the years. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
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Ahyick Wong Belinda and Kevin Our sincere condolences to Douglas’s family.A wonderful man surely miss by us all. Ahyick Wong Family. Belinda and Kevin.
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Lok Yi Wong Uncle Doug was such a shining light in so many people’s lives. He will be missed by many.
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Ellen Lew To all those who loved Uncle Doug, I offer my condolences. Let’s share our happy memories of Uncle Doug with each other. I also offer my heartfelt thanks to those who took care of him after Uncle Wilson’s passing, especially Uncle Ephrem, Emily, Mia and Nikko. I’m sorry that distance prevented me from helping.
Uncle Doug was very special to me. It didn’t matter that we lived in different countries. Whenever we met, it was like no time had passed. We kept in touch via telephone and letters/cards. He hated writing letters but he sent me postcards from all around the world. He loved travelling. My parents, James and I enjoyed holidays with him and Uncle Wilson in places like Macau, Bali, Indonesia, Alaska, Las Vegas, the West Coast of the USA, New Zealand and many parts of Australia, not to mention Hong Kong and Canada when he and Uncle Wilson were living there.
In 1966 when my family lived in HK for a few months when I was only 10 months old, and then later in the mid-70s, he baby sat me and my brother Ralph and gave me my most-treasured childhood soft toy. As I grew up, whenever we went out to dinners, we always sat together and if it was a Chinese banquet, he would give me his abalone and dessert and I would give him my ginger and spring onions! That’s the kind of relationship we had. If he was doing a crossword puzzle in Melbourne and didn’t know the answer, he would ring me to see if I could help.
I feel very blessed that he and Uncle Wilson started coming to Melbourne every summer, as it gave us all extra time to spend together and enjoy each other’s company. I will miss Uncle Doug greatly but I am glad that he will now be reunited in Heaven with Uncle Wilson, my parents (Joanna and Les), his parents (Bessie and Harry), his sister (Margaret) and other loved ones.
Thank you, Uncle Doug, for your love, kindness, support and friendship. You have left me with lots of happy memories and were a wonderful “Uncle” to me. Take care up there!
We are all very saddened to learn of the passing of Uncle Doug. We will miss his kindness and his caring manners as a true gentleman. We will keep in our hearts, all the beautiful memories of the time we spent together.