Richard (Doug) Douglas Moon

RICHARD DOUGLAS MOON (DOUG)

After a long journey with Parkinson’s Disease and a recent cancer diagnosis, our beloved Doug died peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Thursday July 28, 2022.  Even in this difficult journey, Doug proceeded with his characteristic strength, determination and grace.

Doug was the cherished husband of Cathy (Walsh); beloved father of Wendy (Rod White), Julie (deceased); much loved father-in-law of Craig Brunton (Trish Shields) and dearly loved “papa” of Tyler and Allyson Brunton.  He is fondly remembered by in-laws Annie(late Stan), Dan(Marsha), Mike(Ruth), Marg(Anita), Sheila (John), and Fran,  as well as Gail the mother of his children.

Doug was born in Ottawa to parents Frederick Oscar Moon and Annie Louise Thompson and raised in Fergus, Ontario.  He was predeceased by half-brother John Thompson Sears.

Doug graduated from RMC, Kingston in 1966 and after a short time in the military, began his career as a Physics teacher at Mackenzie High School in Deep River.  Doug inspired the principles of dedication, perseverance and excellence not only in his accomplished daughters Wendy and Julie, but in generations of MHS students as a respected teacher and coach.

Doug loved all things outdoors.  He along with MHS colleagues who were dear to him, introduced hundreds of students, over the years, to the skills needed to thrive and survive on numerous Trekkers canoe expeditions.

Doug was an accomplished cabinet-maker and built his own beautiful home on the Ottawa.  There he welcomed friends and family over many years—ever the generous host.

Doug’s sugar bush was a gathering place for friends, neighbours and family, where many laughs, stories and beverages were shared.  No one looked forward more to this spring ritual than Doug and his buddies Andy, Mike and Bob as well as Tyler and Ally.

The family would like to thank Drs Ceponis and Sage for overseeing his care while in hospital and for arranging his return to home, where Doug most wanted to be.

We also wish to thank the PSWs and nurses, in particular Shelby, who ensured Doug’s final days at home were comfortable.  We are grateful for the support of neighbours and friends especially Peter and Karen and Larry.

A Celebration of Doug’s life will be held outside at 71 Delaney Lane on Sunday August 28 where friends are invited to drop in from 1-4 pm. In memoriam donations might be made to the Deep River and District Hospital Foundation or to Parkinson’s Canada.