Dzitars, Douglas Uldis (Doug) Doug passed away in hospital in Ottawa on Wednesday August 23rd, 2017 in his 56th year. He was the beloved husband of Maureen (O’Neil), and cherished father of Joseph (Sarah Wilcox) and Nicholas. Doug will be sadly missed by his sister Kristina (Gerald) McCoshen, sister-in-law Susan (Kevin) Hitchcock, brother-in-law John (Darlene) O’Neil, and by his best "friends” Fuzz, Bella and Tuli. He was predeceased by his parents Janis and Erna Dzitars and Maureen’s parents Ken and Peg O’Neil. Doug will be fondly remembered by all his family and many good friends. Friends and family may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. West, Perth on Sunday August 27th, 2017 from 1:00 to 1:45 P.M. with service to be held in the Chapel at 2:00 P.M. A reception will follow in the Blair & Son Reception Centre. In remembrance of Doug, donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated.