R.G. Douglas
Oulton, born October 10, 1955 to the late Emeline and
Ralph Oulton of Jolicure, NB, died peacefully in Halifax on
January 20, 2018, at the age of 62, with his loving wife, Pam, by his
side.
Douglas graduated from the University of
New Brunswick in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
degree. He went on to complete his Bachelor of Business Administration
at UNB- Saint John campus in 1981.
He was sincerely committed to his
community, serving on the Sackville Town Council as councillor, deputy
mayor, and acting mayor. He was instrumental in founding the
Marshwinds Housing Co-op and the Sackville Waterfowl Park. He was also
actively involved in the Kinsmen Club, and the Sackville United
Church, where he contributed to several committees and was a
passionate member of the church choir. He was proudly honoured with
the Citizen of the Year Award by the Sackville
community.
He enjoyed playing many sports including
basketball, rugby, table tennis, hockey, golf and baseball. His keen
interest in genealogy and love of his family’s history led
him to organize the Oulton Reunion which drew participants from
throughout Canada. Before retiring in 2005, he enjoyed
success in various roles throughout his career, during which he held
positions in systems and finance both in the Sackville NB and Amherst
NS areas. He remained active in retirement, especially through his
involvement with the Parkinson’s Society. His love
of singing motivated him to help create a choir at Shannex-Parkstone
with his many beloved friends there.
Douglas lived courageously with
Parkinson’s for 18 years. Because of his deep hope that a
cure for Parkinson’s will one day be found, it was his wish
that his body be donated for medical research. Douglas and his family
have been so grateful for all those who have walked this journey with
them- professionals, community members, dear friends, all
countless in number. Each has been a blessing .
Douglas loved his family dearly. He was
preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Frederick. He is
survived by Pam (Dewar) the love of his life and his wife of 39 years,
as well as his children Christian (Jenny), Rebecca, Sarah (Patrick)
Sampson and Nathan, and his grandchildren Olivia, Catherine, and
Emeline (Christian and Jenny). He is also survived by his brothers
Frank (Dianne), Philip (Lorna), and Michael (Brent Wheeler), his
special cousin Elaine Bowser, as well as several nieces and
nephews.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St.,
Sackville, NB (506-364-1300) where the family will receive friends and
relatives from 1-3pm, Saturday, January 27, 2018, with a short
celebratory service honouring his life to begin at 3pm. A reception
will follow
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may
be made in Douglas’ name to the Old Presbyterian Cemetery
(Jolicure), Sackville United Church, or Parkinson
Canada.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting Douglas' online memorial at
www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through Jones Funeral Home's facebook
page.