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Bent; Douglas Edgar

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Bent – Douglas Edgar, 67, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Liverpool, he was a son of the late Douglas C. and Hazel (Welch) Bent.
He was employed for over 50 years with Mersey Seafoods, serving as a captain for over 30 years on various fishing vessels. Doug enjoyed ice fishing, hunting, playing pool, dancing and listening to music. Above all else, Doug was most passionate about his family and spending time with them.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Verna (Oickle); daughters Diana Bent (Jordan Croft), of Liverpool, Tammy Schennery (Wayne Whynot), of Liverpool, Tanya Bent (James Selig), of Bridgewater; son Douglas (Stacey Hanley), of Liverpool; grandchildren Stanley Bent, Brandon Hyson, Tiffany Nickerson, Douglas Mansfield, Chantal Killam, Logan Mansfield, Summer Bent; great granddaughter Jamie McKinnon; sister, Gloria McLeod, of Bridgewater; brother, Gregory, of Cape Breton.
He was predeceased by sisters, Patricia Bent, Karen LaForte and Patsy Wong.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. The family will receive friends from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., on Tuesday, November 28th, 2017 and a Celebration of Doug’s Life will be held on Wednesday, November 29th, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., both from Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. A potluck supper and reception to celebrate Doug’s life will also be held from the Liverpool Legion on Wednesday evening, November 29th, 2017, starting at 6:00 p.m.. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the family. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.chandlersfuneral.com

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  1. George Hickey

    On behalf of North Atlantic Marine Supplies we would like to express our deepest sympathies to Doug’s family. He was and always will be a staple of the fishing industry here in Atlantic Canada.

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.

  6. Judy Giffin , Jane Judge and Family

    Dear Verna, Tammy, Douglas,Diana, Tanya and family’s
    We are deeply saddened by the news of Douglas passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  7. Lloyd & Barbara Naugler

    Lloyd & Barbara expressing our sincere condolences to Verna & family .Lloyd worked with Doug many years @ Mersey Seafoods. Doug was a Super Captain & well liked by everyone . He will be sadly missed.

  8. Geraldine Cunningham.

    So sorry to hear of Dougie’s passing . He was a good person
    My thoughts & prayers are with the family at this sad time.
    RIp Dougie.

  10. Gary Corbett

    Very sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. I have memories of him bass fishing in the club years ago. He loved bass fishing. Also striper fishing in the valley as well as shad. Always enjoyed talking to him. Passionate about fishing!

  11. Clyde and David Whynot

    Sorry to hear of Doug,s passing will keep you in our prayers you are now in heaven flying with the Angel with smile on his face a friendly man with a sense of humor R I P Doug always waving to me with a smile on his face

  12. Stephen & Sally (Lake) Belding

    So sorry to hear of Dougie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers to the family…May God bless

  14. Linda Lucier

    So very sorry to hear this news of Douglas passing. He was a good and kind man. Gone too soon and will be so missed. Sincerely… Linda Lucier

  15. Kevin and Darlene Henderson

    Where to begin ,,,I’m so sorry for your loss Doug was a good man ,,,so many memories of him and the good times we had ,,,,it’s so sad to see someone so good and kind leave us so soon ,,,,Kevin and myself will miss him dearly he was a good friend and a wonderful person ,,,we will definitely have a drink for u buddy ,,, we miss you ,,,, ,hugs to the family we r always here ,,,♥️♥️

  16. John & Peggy Whynot

    To Dougie”s Family:
    We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of all of you, his family, with heartfelt sympathy at this very sad time.

  17. Ocean Prawns

    Our sincere condolences to the family from all aboard the Ocean Prawns, we have always found Doug to be the very best to work alongside and will miss him. RIP Dougie

  18. Cecil Bannister

    Sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. I worked side by side with Doug for many years while fishing and really enjoyed his stories. Even though I only met him for a brief money many years ago, I felt as if I’d known him for a Lifetime. To all his Family, please accept my deepest condolences.
    Cecil

  19. Margie Smith

    On behalf of Fred and myself, so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. He was well loved by family and friends. We were very fortunate to had known Doug all these years. He will very much be missed by all.

  20. Pam Foley

    Verna and family, I can’t find the words to express my sympathy at Doug’s passing. He was a kind man, and will be missed by all who knew him. I can’t imagine how his family is feeling at this difficult time. Stay strong, and rely on each other for comfort.

  21. Gordon Carver

    RIP Captain Doug , you will be deeply missed by all those who knew and worked around you. I would like to thank you for the time you took with me during the early days of my fishing career to help me learn what I needed to learn without a harsh word being said to help me on my journey become the man I am today. I will miss our yarns when we fished around each other although some of them we both knew were not true, but as you would put it “all part of the game” you always made me laugh. So I will raise a glass of the Captain for you Captain Bent and may your seas always be calm , rest easy my friend

  22. Charlene Veinot

    So sorry to hear of Doug’s passing!! I meant Doug when I worked at Mersey Seafoods in
    the office!! Great Captain!! My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult
    time. Cherish all the wonderful memories and hold them close to your heart. Hopefully this
    will help with the healing process!! Take Care!!

  23. Susan MacLeod

    Dear Verna and Family. I am so sorry that Doug has passed away. He worked hard during his life to provide for his family. My sincere condolences.

    Susan MacLeod

  24. Lorne Wilson

    Verna and Family, me deepest condolences on Doug’s passing, so very sorry to hear. I only met Doug at the poker table and I always enjoyed his take on life, great attitude and great game he played. R.I.P. Doug!!

  25. David & Helen Fox

    So sorry to hear of Doug’s passing.Will always have a lot of great childhood memories. Gone way to soon. RIP Doug.

  26. Newfound Pioneer

    Sorry for your loss.
    Our condolences from all of us onboard the Newfound Pioneer, shrimp factory trawler, whom have worked closely together for many years.

  29. Bruce Theriau

    To Doug’s Family

    So sorry to hear about Doug. We sailed together for a few years, had some great times. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him.

  31. Orris and Carol Annne Whynot

    Our condolences to the Bent family cherish the memories you had together our thoughts and prayers are with you

  32. Bill and Anna Cox

    To the Bent Family

    Sorry for your loss and deepest sympathy on Doug’s passing. Always friendly.

  35. Kim Masland, MLA Queens-Shelburne

    My sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort and peace during this difficult time.

  36. Andreas Snarby

    It was a pleasure working alongside you at sea Doug, may the seas be calm and your cod-end always full. My condolences to the family.

  37. Peggy Dalby and Junior

    To Verna and all the Family…..So very sorry to hearr of Dougie”s passing…Keep the good memories close to your heart and God Bless!!!! RIP COUSIN!!!!!!

  38. les cosby

    to verna and family sorry for your loss I sailed with doug on most of the boats he was skipper one of the best skippers around will be sadly missed from ann and les

  39. Mike and Debbie Frelick

    To Doug’s Family

    Sorry for your loss, always enjoyed our little chats when he would stop by the office.

  41. MaryAnn(Oickle)and Scott Rhyno

    Verna and family,
    Sorry to hear about Dougie,please accept our deepest condolences. ❤

  45. Jordan and Bella Oickle

    To all of Dougie’s family ,So sorry to hear of his passing .Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. R.I.P. Dougie .

  47. Bill Lloyd

    To Dougie’s family please accept my sincere condolences on the sad news of his passing. Many years ago I sailed as Fisheries Observer with Dougie on several shrimp fishing trips. Over the years and especially now I recall these times with great pleasure. He treated me with complete respect and I learned a great deal from him about fishing and life. I hope that knowing what a fine man he was is some comfort to you during these difficult times. I’m sure he will now rest in peace from a life well lived that touched so many people in a special positive way.

  50. Philip and Daisy Broome

    I first met Dougie in the early eighties when he came to fish with us on the BCM Atlantic. When he was deckhand,trawlboss,mate or skipper he was always the same person,that’s why everyone loved him…we worked together on the Mersey Venture for the last 15 years.. Daisy always called him Captain and we both called him friend.Our friend is who we will miss the most.God bless you Dougie..RIP… Condolences to all the family..

  52. WAYNE/LINDA WOODWORTH

    WE WERE FRIENDS WITH DOUG AND HIS FAMILY FOR YEARS. ANOTHER GOOD MAN GONE, HE WILL BE MISSED BY HIS SHIPMATES AND ALL WHO KNEW HIM. R.I.P. SKIPPER. WAYNE AND LINDA WOODWORTH.

  54. Junior whynot

    I just seen it on the website I’m so sorry for your loss Verna and family i always liked dougie he always happy go lucky RIP my friend

  55. Jane Hansen

    To all of Captain Bent’s Family-

    I am writing this note at the request of my husband, Esmar Hansen, who sailed as Chief Engineer with Dougie many times in the past. He wants me to tell you that he will remember Dougie as a very good Captain and a very nice man. May he rest in peace…calm seas now Skipper.

    Sincerely,
    Jane and Esmar Hansen

  57. Rhonda Perry

    Dear Verna, Tammy, Doug, Diana & Tanya

    Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Doug.

    Mom and I wish you prayers and guidance during this most difficult time.

    Sincerely

    Rhonda Perry & Catherine MacEachern

  58. Danny huskins

    To all of Dougie’s family,

    I am so sorry to hear of Dougie’s passing,my thought and heart go out to you all,,at least he’s sailing in calm weather once again..

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