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Peacefully at Streamway Villa Nursing Home on Saturday August 14th, 2021 in Cobourg, Ontario at the age of 72 years old. Pre-deceased by his parents Gordon and Grace (Brown) Carruthers. Loving brother to the late Margaret (Everett) LeBarr, Malcolm (Cathy) Carruthers, Gladys Morris, and the late Wendy (Maurice) Cole. Loving uncle to Cindy, Ashton, Cecilia, Christopher, Jennifer, Trisa, and Whitley. Doug was a retired farmer and organist at many area churches. A graveside service will be held on Saturday August 28th, 2021 at 2 pm at Cobourg Union Cemetery in Cobourg, ON. Those wishing may make a memorial donation to Streamway Villa or St. Andrews Presbyterian Church.
Sorry for your loss of Doug, thoughts are with you. Chris & Karen Hoskin and family
Sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. Doug was a friend and faithful member of the RCCO. My condolences to his family.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Doug and I sang in the bass section together at St. Andrews. Every Thursday we sat beside each other at practice . A lot of quips passed between us and we shared a lot of laughs . He gave help willingly and freely. I will miss him and always remember him . Sorry for your loss. Rod
I have many fond memories of spending summers at the Summer Institute of Church Musicians with Doug. My deepest condolences to the family.
I was very sad to learn of the death of Douglas, my first cousin. I have many fond memories of my family's visits to the Carruther's farm when Douglas was young. And I'm glad I got to visit him a couple of times in recent years. Douglas still had the frequent smiles and chuckles. On the heels of Wendy's recent passing as well, I offer my sincerest condolences to Gladys and Malcolm. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Wayne Brown Ottawa
We are very sorry to hear of Doug’s death. He was always welcoming to us whenever we crossed paths. I enjoyed chatting with him during my visits to Streamway.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
So sorry to hear of Doug's passing. We always enjoyed his visits and the times he was able to share his organ playing talents at St. Andrew's Church in Cobourg. Sincere condolences to the family.
So sorry to hear of Douglas’s passing ,condolences to all the family 🙏🏻
I am sorry to hear of Doug's passing. We were in the same class in Mervin Greer School . The last time I saw him was about 5 years ago while I was visiting my family and had a long and wonderful catch up conversation
Gladys and Malcolm, and families: So sorry to hear about Doug - our condolences to you all, and the cousins. Roslyn and Rob Smart
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Streamway Villa
I am so saddened to hear of Doug’s passing. I attended Merwin Greer Public School with Doug and his siblings. It was a small school, we all played together and I have fond memories of Doug and all the Carruthers children during that time. Sending my condolences to Doug’s family.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
To Doug's Family: So sorry to hear of Doug's passing. He volunteered here at Extendicare Cobourg for many years playing the piano. We always looked forward to his visits and his music lifted everyone's spirits. You are in our thoughts at this time of loss.
Our most sincere condolences to Doug’s family in his passing. He was one of our Tim Horton’s coffee family.. a pleasure to chat with him . He always had s smile and kind words to say .. he loved a good visit . Much sympathy to all of you .
We are sorry to hear of Doug;s passing. We always had good chats with Doug at Tim Hortons .He was a kind gentle soul. Our love and prayers go out to your family at this time. Cherish all the good memories. Wendy and Rick
My condolences to the Carruthers siblings. I remember Douglas.
So sorry for your families loss
Dear Family of Doug, Doug was unfailingly friendly and certainly had a gentle heart and a love of His Lord that he expressed through his ministry of music and church involvement. He is now with His Lord and Saviour as promised and experiencing all the joy and love that He won for us on the cross. The peace of Christ be with you all.
Dear Gladys and family, Our most sincere condolences on the passing of Doug. He was such a talented and humble man. He shared his gifts with so many in his church and in the community at large. Our thoughts are with you all, The Greenwood family
Very sorry to hear of Doug and Wendy's passing. Our respect for the Carruthers family has spanned the generations. Marg & Gord Jibb
To Doug’s family we extend our heartfelt sadness upon hearing of his passing. He was a very kind and gentle man and always had time to chat witty you. May you Rest In Peace Doug.
The Carruthers are a Well Known, Long Time Respected Farming Family in This Area. I Did Not Know Doug Well, But His Reputation Was of a Kind, Gentle , Quiet Soul Who Excelled at Playing the Organ in Churches. Music Enriches Our Lives, and When You Have That Musical Talent, and Share It With Others, It Brings Peace & Joy. My Sincere Condolences To The Carruthers Family.
Gladys and the Carruthers family: Sorry to hear about Doug, he will be missed around Cobourg. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
My sincere condolences to the Carruthers family on the passing of Douglas. I went to public school with Douglas and other members of the family, as well as being neighbours since those days. May his memory always bring a smile.
Please except my deepest sympathy in the passing of Doug. He was a kind soul who always had a smile on his face. It was an honor to be one of his care givers. Doug you will forever hold a piece of my heart. God bless to you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with all the members of Doug's family. He was a kind and gentle man.
We are so sorry to hear of Cousin Doug’s passing. Our condolences go out to his sister Gladys and his brother Malcolm. I have so many fond memories of Doug from when I was a boy. He was so talented and strong. He will be missed.
In remembrance to our cousin Douglas we give our sincere condolences to his brother Malcolm and sister Gladys in his passing on August 14 /2021. He had many talents and was always a happy caring person to all his friends and family. He gave so much to all those around him and will be missed by the entire family. Farewll Douglas until we meet again. May God be with you!
Malcolm and Cathy. Mary Lou and I were sorry to hear of Doug and Wendy passing. Condolences to all of your families. May they always be in your memories.
We were sorry to hear of Doug's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Doug's family.
We remember Doug’s contributions as an organist and choir member, his mild manner and his pleasant nature. Our condolences to Gladys and the rest of Doug’s family.
Our sincere condolences to the Carruthers family at this very difficult time. Doug will always be remembered & appreciated for his generous helping hand on the farm whenever we needed it back in his farming days. Thank you, Doug!
Very sad to hear this news and sending sympathies to the family. In addition to working (and singing) with Doug at St. Andrew's, he would stop by the store during outdoor festival events and say hello. Such a lovely, kind person.
Sending my condolences to Gladys and the family of Doug. Always enjoyed chatting with Doug while visiting Mom at Streamway. He always had a smile for everyone.
I first met Doug when he was doing organ supply at Calvary Baptist Church after we first came to Cobourg 30 years ago. After I became the regular organist, he continued to do summer supply for us. Over the years, we talked from time to time about various organs, churches, and concert organists. I appreciated his quiet sense of humour, and am sorry that the pandemic made it difficult to be in touch with him personally in the last little while. I am sure we will all miss this gentle gentleman.
Condolences to Gladys and family...may you feel supported by your friends and family at this time of loss.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Doug. I have good memories of Doug when I visited Mom (Alice Roberts) at Streamway. He was a very nice man and always very talkative and pleasant. My condolences to his family.
Sorry to read of Doug's passing. Sending sympathy to all the family. Sincerely Louise Baxter
Gladys and family Sorry to hear the news about your brother. May you share happy memories and find peace Sue and joe la berge
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Dear Gladys and family My heart goes out to you in your time of loss. A big hug to you. Think of you often.
I am so sorry to hear of Doug's passing. I went to public school with Doug and his sister Marg, and Doug and I reconnected a few years ago when he was living at St. Peter's Court. My heartfelt sympathy to Doug's family.
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and comfort for the family. Rest in Peace and fly with the angels
Dear Gladys and family I was so very sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. He was such a nice and caring man. Gladys you were such a comfort and support to Doug during your caregiving journey hugs to you
Doug was a faithful member of our SPRED Team at St Andrews Presbyterian Chuch. At times, he would play the organ for our "church prayer time'. Also, for a while, he lived at St Peter's Court. I recall my conversations with him at the Streamway Villa before I gave him Comunion. He was such a caring man. He will be missed. Sincerely, Peter Brotherhood