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Croft; Douglas Owen

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Croft, Douglas Owen, 82 of Buckfield, passed away peacefully at North Queens Nursing Home, Caledonia on Friday, January 17, 2020.
Born in Buckfield, he was a son of the late Alfred and Muriel (Tratt) Croft.
Doug was a former employee of Bowater Mersey Paper Company starting in 1976 and working there for 23 years as a plumber and pipefitter. He was a member of the Canadian Paper Workers Union, local 141, Greenfield United Baptist Church, the Jolly Ponhookers Seniors Club, the Greenfield Bowling League as well as the Greenfield Fire Department and served as a trustee for the Pinerest Cemetery Committee. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time in his vegetable garden. He enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.
Doug is survived by his daughters Darlene Crouse of Waterloo, Amanda Croft of Halifax, his son Dennis of Buckfield, his grandchildren Allie (Jason) Veinot of Chelsea, Shelby Crouse of Waterloo, Noah Johnson of Bridgewater, Melissa Croft of Buckfield. His great grandchildren Ryker and Brody Veinot. His sisters Ruth Uhlman of Chelsea, Muriel “Kitty” Joudrey of Watford and his brother Wilfred (Emily) of Buckfield.
Besides his parents, Doug was predeceased by his wife Bonita (Joudrey) an infant sister Margaret, sister Ruby Lohnes and his brothers Murray, Basil and Edmund.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, NS. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Funeral service will be held Friday, January 24, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in Greenfield United Baptist Church, Greenfield, NS. Reverend Janet Baker officiating with reception to follow service. Burial will be in Pinerest Cemetery, Greenfield. No flowers by request, donations may be made to Greenfield United Baptist Church, Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.

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  1. Myrna Crouse

    Dougie was like family to me through living around him most of my life and going to school with him. He was a great ball player and smashed a few windows out of Buckfield school but the teachers never got upset with him He also loved his motorcycles as well. My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. It doesn’t seem very long ago that you laid your mom to rest. Now they are happily reunited. I’m glad your Dad knew me once in awhile at the Nursing Home. Take care and rest assured he is in a much better place now. God bless you all.

  3. Judy von Wahl

    Darlene and Family,
    I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He was the sweetest person, always had a smile. My heart is breaking for the pain you must be feeling. Hugs and prayers.
    Judy & Nick

  4. Mike and Louann

    Our deepest condolences to Ruth, Wilfie and families. As you go through greiving , it. Is who is comforting you. He is safein the arms of Jesus . Prayers

  7. Boyd and Letty

    With deepest sympathy. Have many fond memories of your Dad. May your memories help during the days ahead

  8. Brooke Lawrence

    I met Doug at the Greenfield Church. Just a very nice Gentleman! May God hold him in his loving hands. My Condolences to the Family. Brooke and Linda Lawrence.

  9. Royce & Alice Getson

    May the comfort of the Lord give you strength in knowing he is in the loving care of our Lord with his loving wife. Our loss is Heavens reward.

  10. genevieve bond

    So sorry to hear of Dougie’s passing g. He was a good man and loved his family. In my thoughts and prayers. Sympathy to family. Hugs, Genevieve

  11. Jennifer Frail

    To all of Doug’s Family

    I had the pleasure of meeting this kind soul briefly but his sweet smile and kind spirit I will never forget . RIP my dear friend, we the staff and I know the residents will miss you.

  12. Tracy & Robbie Henley

    So sorry to hear of Dougie’s passing .
    He always had a sweet smile on his face everytime I would see him . Thoughts are with the family. Tracy & Robbie

  14. Tony and Valerie

    Our condolences to all the family. He was a good friend. Dougie and Bonnie were a great couple. He ‘Il be sadly missed by all who knew him.

    Tony and Valerie

  15. Chrissy Hunt

    Darlene, Dennis, Amanda and families,
    Thinking of you at this sad time. You are fortunate to have great memories of your Dad and your life with him.
    Chrissy, Zeke and Eli Hunt

  18. Nancy Richardson

    Dear Darlene, Amanda, Dennis and all the rest of family. So sorry to hear of your loss, Dougie was a fine man and so loved by many. I am certain he is now with Bonnie and where he wanted to be. May you know the peace of them being together and looking over you all.

    Please accept our condolences and know that our thoughts are with you at this time.

    In deepest sympathy
    David Sears and Nancy (Joudrey) Richardson

  19. Michael and Shirley

    Darlene, Dennis and Amanda, our condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.

  20. Doug and Shirley Adams

    Darlene, Dennis and Amanda, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this sad time.

  22. Dwight and Louise Fancy

    Was pleased to spend time with Doug at the Nursing home, He will be missed and condolences to all his family.

  23. Carolyn Hudson

    I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Doug was a kind spirit and loved his family and friends. He will be sadly missed, but he will be so happy to be with the love of his life again, Bonnie..Love you all, Carolyn

  24. Danny &Diana Hortle

    Danny & I send our condolences to Dennis and all the family on the loss of his Dad. Thinking of you all . May he rest easy

  26. Paul Connolly

    Sorry for your loss Darlene,Dennis and family your dad was a work mate and friend . My thoughts are with you

  27. Nelson Boland

    Sorry for your loss, my sincere condolences. Doug was a good man and a great tradesmen. He was a good friend and work mate to the employees in the Mechanical Department at the Bowater Mersey Paper Mill.

  29. Judi Hayes

    We extend our deepest condolences to Dougie’s family.
    Sincerely, Judi (Freeman) and Elliott Hayes

  30. Kim Masland

    To the Croft Family.

    Please accept my deepest condolences for your family’s loss. I hope your many great memories will give you some peace and comfort during this difficult time.

  31. Marlene Robart

    To the Croft family

    Thinking of you with sympathy at the loss of your loving father. Cherish your memories and know that others share in your loss.

  32. CArson and Susan Perry

    so so sorry for your loss Darlene and family ,, your dad was an amazing man.. now resting in the arms of Jesus and i’m sure happily with your mom..words can’t explain how we feel .. he was always such a sweet man with a kind heart always so good to others

  33. Marcella Joudrey

    Darlene, Dennis, Amanda and their families;

    Our hearts go out to you all at this time of sorrow. It is hard to lose a loved one knowing you can’t see them anymore but may it bring comfort to you to know he is with your Mother again and he wanted that for years. Remember, strength is in numbers and may God bless.
    Larry, Marcella, Tracy and Tanya

  34. Richard Freeman

    Darlene, Dennis & Amanda

    Annette and I are very sorry to hear about your Dad. It must be a very difficult time for the whole family.

    Bonnie and Doug were always very good to me. They always worked hard for the community. Dad always said you could rely on them to do the right thing.

    I’m holed up in the back woods of Maine with Luke, Billy and Steven. We won’t be back in time for the service but our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time.

  35. Charalyn Kriz

    I remember when Dougie and Bonnie started dating, Dougie rode a motorcycle in those days. In more recent years, Dougie was the ever cheerful “egg man” delivering eggs to my mother.

    My sincere condolences to the family on his passing. May you have many fond memories to comfort you.

  37. Al and June

    Thinking of Ruth, Wilfie and family during this loss our prayers are with you
    Blessings
    Al and June

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