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.
To Doug’s family ,sorry for your loss with Doug’s passing. Doug you were a brilliant mechanic!you loved making sure we could keep things running .you understood the farm life. Early or late and always good humor,you helped us out many times.many memory’s you left. Herman and jane
Sending our condolences ~Cobourg dental care team
To Karen and Doug’s family so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing our condolences to everyone may he Rest In Peace
Our family also grew up on Bethel Road, close to Hoekstra's. We are saddened to hear of Doug's passing. Our condolences to his family.
Dear Hoekstra family, We are so sorry to hear of Douglas's passing.. Wishing you God's strength and peace.
My condolences to Ruth and her family. It is very tough to lose a child.
So sorry to see this sad news. I grew up on Bethel Street on PEC with the Hoekstra Family. All lovely, hard working people. Douglas will surely be missed by his many friends & family. They sincere condolences to Douglas's Family. 🥀🥀🥀
My deepest sympathies to the Hoekstra family in the passing of a loved brother and father, especially Audrey, Dick and Sylvia. Diane Alder
Karen, Danielle, Adam, Leslie, Andre and the Hoekstra family, we are incredibly sorry to hear about the loss of Doug. Sending all of you our deepest condolences. Bernie and Sally Reinert
Our condolences to all. ❤️
My heartfelt sympathy to all of Doug's family.
Sending our most sincere condolences to the family.
We are sad to hear of Doug passing away. Doug was a very helpful and generous man to us on the farm; mostly repairing equipment and getting machinery going. On occasion he would take over square baling and fill the wagons . He would make us laugh when he would talk to the baler and say "now your gonna bale some hay" maybe not that polite... Always had a good time with Doug and good visits when he and Karen came to get sweet corn. Doug will surely be missed .
Karen and family So very sorry for your loss Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time Tom & Carol Ann
Karen & the Hoekstra family: so sorry to hear that Doug passed. He will be missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 580 Grafton
Our condolences to those who morn the loss of Doug. This is a difficult loss to all who will miss Doug, especially Adam his son, who was living with him. Sincerely, Art & Joan Van Groningen
Danielle- I was saddened to hear about your dad. My thoughts are with you and your family. Take care.
My deepest Condolence to Karen and the Hoekstra Family. 🙏❤️
Sorry to hear that Doug has passed: he will be missed by all who knew him. RIP, my friend.
We are so sorry to hear of Doug's passing. Our thoughts are with his family Brian and Team
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 580 Grafton
Karen and families. So sorry to hear of your loss. God Bless.
I am so sorry to hear about Doug we sure all had lots of fun in the old days Take Care and May God Bless You All at this time
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.