Douglas Ashley Day

April 4, 2013

Doug was born on July 18, 1939, only child of Charlie and Jean Day. Doug went home to be with the Lord on April 4, 2013 after a brief, courageous battle with cancer, with all of his family at his side. Doug and Lorraine farmed west of Carstairs for nearly fifty years before retiring last May. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, quading and travelling with Lorraine to Parker, Arizona. He was well known for his huge heart and a wonderful sense of humor that will be cherished by all. His dedication and loyalty to his wife, family and friends was insurmountable. He was an honest man through and through who will be dearly missed.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 49 years, Lorraine; his daughter, Cindy (Rod) Havens of Airdrie; his son, Kelly (Connie ) Day of Carstairs; his five grandchildren, Jessika (Jay), Adam (Naydeen), Amber (Andrew), Shane (Leah) and Brandon (Keisha); his two great grandchildren, Jayda and Jaymi and numerous cousins. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Doug Day may be made to the Rosebud Foundation for Palliative Care at the Didsbury Hospital, Box 962, Didsbury, AB, T0M 0W0. A Celebration of Doug's Life will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 1:00 pm at the Carstairs Community Hall, 1100 Lackner Way Carstairs, AB, with Pastor Ian Mason officiating of the Cremona Congregational Church.

Messages of Condolence

Our hearts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May beautiful memories of a wonderful husband, father and granfather help heal your breaking hearts.

- Betty and Harry

Dearest Lorraine & family, Our hearts are truly aching at the loss of your dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. We are so lucky to have known Doug. May God bless you all during this difficult time and always. With sincere sympathy, Mike, Dale & family

- Dale & Mike

Dear Lorraine and families, So sorry I can't attend the funeral on Thurs. Want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Will always remember the time when Doug and my Ralph were in hospital across the hall from each other. I am sure the sense of humor they shared made them get well May all the good memories help to sustain you now. In Christian Love Doreen Gebers

- Doreen Gebers

Lorraine, Cindy, Kelly and their families. To Comfort You in Your loss, It's hard to lose someone you love, but even harder still, when that person is so special( Doug ), whose place no one can fill. But though it may not seem quite fair this had to happen now. And though you may not understand just why it did or how, Think of your time together and the joy it brought to you, And perhaps those thoughts will ease your pain and help to see you through. With deepest sympathy Keith, Maxine and family

- Keith & Maxine Walroth

Dear Lorraine and Family, Our heart felt condolences go out to you. Doug was a wonderful, down to earth, honest man. A "one of a kind". We will miss him dearly and can only imagine your sence of loss. Sincerely, Cindy and Jack

- Cindy Fletcher

My deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of Doug. We were in school together many years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you all. Sincerely, Wanda.

- Wanda Morrison

We were so sorry to hear about Doug's passing. He always had a kind word and a big smile for everyone. He will truly be missed.

- Jim & Phyllis Berthold

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