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Staples, (Lyle) Douglas March 6, 1911 - December 29, 2006 Doug Staples, in his ninety sixth year passed away peacefully after a short stay at Streamway Villa Nursing Home in Cobourg. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years, Marguerite, his mother and father Wm. Franklin and Marietta Burke, and seven older siblings: Jessie, Kenneth, Alberta, Clifford, Robert, Thomas, and Frank. He is survived by son Wm. Douglas (Marjorie) of Roblin, Manitoba, and son Larry Frederick of Cobourg, Ontario. Also grandsons Wm. John F. of Calgary, Alberta and Jeffrey Scott F. (Jennifer) of Bernville, Pennsylvania. Doug was born, raised and lived in the Baltimore/Cobourg area and was known by many for his quick witted dry humour, his cooperative spirit and his outstanding talent as a cabinet/sash and door woodworker. A Funeral Service will be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St. E. in Cobourg on Saturday, January 6th, 2007 at 2 pm. Interment to follow at Cobourg Union Cemetery. Visitation to be held at the funeral home on Saturday for one hour prior to the service, from 1 to 2 pm. Those wishing may make a memorial donation by cheque to the Alzheimer Society or the Baltimore United Church. Condolences received at www.maccoubrey.com He was a solid, capable and loving Dad. He was a fun, caring and loving Grandpa. Forever in our memories. Bill Sr., Larry, Bill Jr., Jeff and Marj.