Obituary of Douglas Hayes

Doug Hayes of Calgary passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at the age of 77 years, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Doug worked for Texaco as he migrated across the country with his family. He then ventured into a successful and rewarding career in real estate. Over the years, Doug enjoyed playing golf and travelling to sunny Arizona. He loved a good card game, be it a daily Cribbage match or Bridge with his buddies. Doug was proud to be a member of the P.C. Party and volunteered his expertise on the computer. A Celebration of Doug’s Life will be held at the Haysboro Community Hall (1204 – 89 Avenue S.W.) on Sunday, February 8, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, 140, 1202 Centre St. S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 5A5 Telephone: (403) 263-5300 or (toll-free): 1 (866) 547 – LIFE (5433), www.lls.org/canada. Gratitude and thanks were expressed by Doug to the staff at the Tom Baker Cancer Clinic and especially to Dr. Karen Valentine and nurses Cheryl Howes and Sue Pearce. His family wishes to thank the staff at Chinook Hospice for their tender care and attention.