Royal Canadian Legion Branch 580 Grafton
10240 Hwy. 2, Cobourg, ON,
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Peacefully, on Thursday July 3, 2025 at Prince Edward County memorial Hospital in Picton in his 65th year. Beloved son of the late Henry Hoekstra and Ruth Westerhof (Hoekstra) (Frank Westerhof) Deeply missed by his partner of 17 years Karen Boyle. Dear father of Danielle (Justin) Halliday, Adam Hoekstra, Leslie Hoekstra, Andre Hoekstra. Cherished grandfather of Habel and Emmette Halliday. Stepfather of Chantel (Jeramy) Macklin, Cassie (Mike) Doyle, Luke Aird. Step grandfather of Taylor and Brylee Macklin, Ivy, Lily, Rose Doyle. Brother of Dick (Sharon) Hoekstra, David (Wilhelmina) Hoekstra, Bruce (Nancy) Hoekstra, Sisters Sylvia (Gerrit) Kempers, Jane Mott, Audrey Longwell, Annette (Art) Snoek, Caroline Hoekstra.
Step brother of Debbie (Doug), Alida (Sue), Elizabeth (late Al), Jacob (Louise) John (Henrieke) and Emily (Dennis).
Doug will be missed by many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, family and friends. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at the Grafton Legion Branch 580 Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 1:00pm – 5:00pm. Donations to the Grafton Legion Branch 580 would be appreciated.
Danielle and family. I am sorry to hear of the passing of Doug. My deepest sympathies to you.
Dear Caroline and Family. Thinking of you during this difficult time and praying for the peace that passes all understanding. Christine❤️
My condolences Karen, and to the many friends and family so sorry
My sincerest condolences to the family of Doug!! Hold your memories close to your heart. RIP Doug
Rest in peace, cuz! My love and sympathy to the family.
Karen and family. We are so sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear about Doug’s passing. May he rest in peace.
Hey cuz so sorry to hear about Doug . Thoughts and prayers
Condolences to Karen and all the family from the Comrades of Branch 580 Grafton. So sorry for your loss.
Carolyn an the Hoekstra Family.Heartfelt Condolences to all.
So sorry to hear Doug had passed. Although we did not spend time together in the later years we spent a lot of time together in our 30 with sleds and ATVs and fire department. Doug was always a fun guy and helped anyone who asked. Rest in peace old friend and my condolences to your family. Go rest High On The Mountain, your Work On Earth Is Done.
Our condolences to the entire family. May he rest in peace.
Karen so sorry for your loss
My condolences to you Karen and all the family. 🫂
Our condolences to all of you!
To the Hoekstra families, our sincerest condolences on Doug’s passing. May God bless him and all your families as you celebrate his life. May he rest in the arms of our Lord until you next meet.
Ah, Douglas, so many loved you, and we didn't see this coming. Rest easy.