Douglas Gerald Summers
March 27, 1941 to September 28, 2024
Obituary
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It is with great sadness the family of Douglas Gerald Summers announce his peaceful passing at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s, surrounded by his loving family on September 28th, 2024.
Predeceased by his mother, Winnifred, and father, Gerald; mother and father in-law, Georgina and Jack Bartlett; brother in-laws, Graham Carter and Bob Bursey; and special nieces, Laura Carter and Kellie Summers.
Leaving to mourn with broken hearts his wife, Hilda (Bartlett); daughters, Renée (Peter), Natalie (Dion), son Scott, their mother Hazel (Ron) and their daughter Nicolle (Wayne); precious grandchildren, Katie, Chantal (Burke), Shawn, Brianna, Lilah, Courtney (Darnell) and great grandchildren, Hazel, Frederick and Avery. Also leaving to mourn his brothers, Art (Betty), David (Rita) and sisters, Bernice and Sharon (Jim); sister in-laws, Doris (Barry) and Olga; nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.
The family would like to thank all the doctors and nursing staff at the ICU, Health Sciences Centre, for their exceptional care and compassion.
Dad was a skilled tractor trailer driver and always said he could turn a truck on a dime. He was proud to drive in the Centennial Caravan in 1967 when the vehicles traveled across the country featuring exhibits that told “The Story of Canada.” Dad was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be forever loved and greatly missed.
Visitation will be held at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. on Tuesday, October 1st, from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 2nd, at 2:00 in the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Forest Road Anglican Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Doug’s memory may be made to VOWR, his most favorite radio station that he used to listen to every day.
“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday.
Unseen, unheard. Still loved, still missed and so very dear.”
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on October 1, 2024
7-9 p.m. on October 1, 2024
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
2:00pm, Wednesday October 2nd
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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Interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road.
To, Hilda, Sharon, David,, Bernice, Art and all the summer family. Our sincere condolences on Doug’s passing. He was a real gentleman,, pleasant to be around.. we are so sorry to have missed the service, since we only heard of his passing today..
George and Lorraine
Bernice, David, Sharon and family…so sorry about the loss of your brother.
Dear Hazel. I was so sorry to hear of my cousin Doug’s passing. I will miss his telephone calls as he often kept in touch. Thinking of you and all your family. Your memories will always keep him near. Much Love. Donna McInnis Lyle
To Hilda and all the family my deepest condolences on Dougs passing. I had not heard of his passing until last night. I enjoyed the many little chats with Doug over the years as I stopped at the mailbox, he loved to talk about the old times and old music which he listened to all the time. Rest In Peace Doug…..
Sorry to hear of Doug’s passing.
On behalf of the Abbott family I wish to offer our sincere condolences to Renée & family on the loss of her dear father. My meetings with him were few but I clearly remember him as a kind, pleasant & interesting man.
May he rest in peace & without doubt we’ll all cross paths again.
To all of Doug’s family, I am sorry to hear of your loss .I hadn’t seen Doug for many decades until running into a few years ago, it was nice to have a little chat. Sending my condolences to all his loved ones.
Karen (Duffett) McKinley
Sharon, Dave and all of the Summers family.
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dear brother. Doug. May the wonderful memories you have of Doug help to keep him close in your hearts always.
So sorry that I am only seeing this obit now. I just viewed Doug’s funeral, a lovely service.
With deepest sympathies,
Heather & Rob Pittman
Our deepest condolences to Sharon and Bernice , Dave and all family members on the passing of Doug. We have pleasant memories of Doug during past gatherings. Treasure the memories of this fine gentleman. R I P Doug
To David and Family.
So sorry to hear about your dear brother Doug. May the memories you shared help you in this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Bernice, Sharon and families; Sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. Deepest sympathies to all the family.
Hilda and family I am so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. Doug was such a nice man. I will miss our little chats we had while I was out for my walk . He would always jokingly ask what I had for supper . I will sure miss seeing him sitting on the front porch. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Hilda and family I’m so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. Doug was such a nice man full of laughs. I remember when I first meet Doug. I was a young boy living on Highland drive. One summer day while out playing I was in awe of the massive flatbed truck with a house on it as it came to its lot on my street. My dad and I once the house was all settled away walked down the street to meet who the people were that just made my day and a memory to last a lifetime. Thats where we met Doug and not long after Hilda. It wasn’t to long after that that Doug and Hilda became great friends with our family which led into many years of memories. Hilda, our thoughts and prayers are with you always, from myself, Christine and Holly.
Hilda & Summer’s Family,
Wishing you our heart felt condolences on Doug’s passing. . It was always a pleasure to meet Doug and have a chat. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sharon,Art.Bernice,Davey and Family
Sincere condolences on the passing of Doug. Many good memories from the Cove Rd days. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hilda & Summer’s family,
Wishing you strength and comfort through this difficult time.
Hilda, I’m only a phone call away! xo
Denise & Neil Smith
So sorry to hear of the passing of Doug my sincere condolences to all the Summers family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time May Doug rest in peace,
To Hilda and all the Summers Family,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Doug..
Take care of yourselves as you grieve and take comfort in the beautiful memories of a well lived life., Doug had.
Myself and my husband, Wade always had good chats every time we were in his company and he always liked to remind me that he was my cousin. I also have fond memories of some vacation time in Florida with him and his family.
Sending prayers to you all and God Speed Doug.
Nancy (Duffett) and Wade Clarke
Chantal’s pop Summer’s was such a sweet man. He always remembered me as the “one from Carbonear!” Every time I had visited the Summer’s home over the years, I was always treated like family. He will be greatly missed by many. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.
Sharon & Bernice,
My sincere condolences on the loss of Doug. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Hilda and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Doug’a passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Hilda&all the summer family please accept our heart full condolences on the passing of Doug he was a special man I have to have surgery tomorrow morning in Carbonear hospital but will send up prayers to help you. Get through this very sad time..
God bless. Bud & Sandra
Hilda&all the summer family please accept our heart full condolences on the passing of Doug he was a special man I have to have surgery tomorrow morning in Carbonear hospital but will send up prayers to help you. Get through this very sad time..
God bless. Bud & Sandra
Hilda&all the summer family please accept our heart full condolences on the passing of Doug he was a special man I have to have surgery tomorrow morning in Carbonear hospital but will send up prayers to help you. Get through this very sad time..
God bless. Bud & Sandra
Hilda and family:
Our deepest condolences on hearing of the passing of Doug. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you as you grieve at the loss of a loving husband and father.
Doug was a kind and caring person who always liked to keep in touch with his many relatives and friends. I always enjoyed having a conversation with him.
May he rest in peace.
To Renee and family.
Renee, I’m sorry to hear of your father’s passing. You are in my thoughts at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Hilda and family..So sorry to hear of Doug’s passing.May the memories you hold in your heart help you get through such a difficult time.May he rest in peace as he enters into his heavenly home.🙏🙏🙏
So sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. May he rest in peace.
Renee and David
I am so sorry to hear of your father’s and my cousin Doug’s passing.
I had always thought of Doug with fond memories.
Later and during our grown up lives, the only time we spent together was when meeting each other along the way. Then, as with David presently, when meeting, we had chatted about the times gone by, and about the Ryan and Summers family history.
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Renee, Natalie and family
Condolences on your father’s passing. Your dad was a very kind and caring man. I remember him from the time I spent on Torbay Road with Aunt Agnes and Uncle Charlie. The last time I saw him was at Aunt Agnes’ 100th birthday party and we had such a wonderful chat catching up and reminiscing. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time. 💕
Art and the Summers family
So very sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. May he rest in peace.
Renée, Peter and Katie, Dave and Rita,
I’m so sorry to hear of your dad/brother’s passing. Please know my thoughts are with you and all the family at this very sad time.
Lisa G.
Prayers and condolences to Sharon and family on the passing of your dear brother. May your memories bring you comfort. May Doug Rest in Peace. From Carol & Ches Roe
Condolences to Hilda and Summers family.. Our
Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time.
May he rest in peace.
Sorry for your loss Hilda.
Condolences to you and the rest of the family
Bernice, Sharon, David, Art and family, Our condolences on the passing of Doug. We had the pleasure of meeting him and being in his company at various family functions. May he now rest in peace.
Larry and Theresa Walsh
Hilda and family, so sad to hear of Uncle Doug’s passing. I was so glad to see him a little over a year ago while I was home from Mississauga, ON. for my Mom’s passing. The fact that he made the time to come see our family at a difficult time meant a lot . Thinking of you all, God Bless…..
Jeff & Annett Summers
Renee and family: Deb and I were saddened to learn of your father’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
To Renee,Peter ,Katie and all the Summers Family…Sending our deepest sympathies at such a difficult time.Please know Danny and I are sending our love and support from afar. We will be keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers ❤️❤️ Wishing you strength and peace to get through the days ahead. Love Sheri and Danny
So sorry to hear the news of Uncle Doug’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. He will live on through your memories.
Thinking of you all during this time. RIP, Uncle Doug.
Hilda. Doug’s brothers and sisters,his children Renee,Natalie and Scott and their families
Our hearts ache for you during this time of loss
Doug was a longtime neighbour and good friend for many many years we remember his house being moved on-site I back in the late 80’s/early 90’s. An exciting time for neighborhood . We will miss seeing him on front porch passing the time of day with all who walked by. His impact on our lives will not be forgotten
Hilda. Hold tight to your memories shared with Doug,lean on family and friends for strength and comfort as you navigate this difficult journey and know you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless. Sue and Chet and family
Please accept our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
Art, Bernice, David, Sharon and families,
I was very saddened to hear of Doug’s passing. He will live on in your hearts through the many memories you and your families and friends have made together.
My thoughts and sympathies are with everyone at this sad time.
Gloria
Dave,Rita and all the family
Thinking about you all at this sad time
Treasure all the great memories you all shared over the years.
May Doug’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace🙏
Hilda and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Summers (Doug, as he always told us to call him). He was a wonderful neighbour, always loved a chat, and had a wave whenever we passed. Deepest Sympathy.
Shawn, Lori & Nathan
So very sorry to hear of uncle Doug’s passing . God bless you all during this hard time ,
So very sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. Our thoughts are with you all during this terrible time.
Dave & Jeanette Garland (Haynes ).