Doug Irish
May-29-1952 - October-18-2020
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Stephanie Wold posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
I’m so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. I had the privilege of working with him through the cadet program. He was a sweet man with a great sense of humour. I’m very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, his family during this time.
Stephanie Wold, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Margaret Morgan/ 450 Wing posted a condolence
Monday, October 26, 2020
Penny and family
I am sending you personal condolences on the sad news of Doug. I also send condolences from all members of RCAFA 450 Sabre wing in Brockville. He was a great help over the years to our Wing and the 870 Vampire Air Cadet Squadron we sponsor. He will be sadly missed by all..
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Annalee Rice posted a condolence
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Penny, Angela, Mike, Miranda & the rest of your family,
I didn’t know Doug well, but he was the CO of 598 Sqn when I joined the Air Cadets in Cobourg 30 years ago. His dedication to, and mentorship of, Canada’s youth over so many decades is amazing and inspiring. It is due to people such as Doug that so many young people go on to dedicate their careers to serving our fine country, and I’m not sure you could count the number of people whose lives were benefited by Doug’s dedication and influence.
Beyond his volunteer activities, the loss of a husband, father, brother, grandpa, uncle and friend is significant to all of those who loved him. Especially in times of Covid where people can’t fully come together to comfort each other through this loss.
So, to Penny, Mike, Miranda & Angela, I send my virtual hugs. I wish I could be there in person to pass on my condolences to you and your families.
Annalee
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Ian Baitz posted a condolence
Friday, October 23, 2020
It saddened me to hear of your loss. For so many years, Doug was a highly dedicated positive influence to so many people through Air Cadets and his community activities. He was thoughtful and giving, and always offering positive ideas. Sincere condolences to Penny and the entire Irish family.
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Chris posted a condolence
Friday, October 23, 2020
Penny and family,
Please know that I am here to listen and lean on during this sorrowful time. Doug may have moved on to be in the company of angels, but I am confident that his love will sustain you through this, and forever more. Love always, Chris, Bruce, & Freddie
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Linda Fox posted a condolence
Friday, October 23, 2020
Dear Angie and Family,
Please accept our Deepest Sympathy in the loss of your Dad.
Love the photo you have chosen and such a wonderful smile!
Treasure your memories of him and hold them close to your heart where he will always remain,
and remember that LOVE never dies.
RIP.
Sincerely,
Edward and Linda Fox
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Rebecca McVeigh & Family posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Dear Penny and family
Our sincere condolences to you and all your family on the passing of Doug.
It was our pleasure and honor to have known and worked with both of you through the Air Cadets (598 squadron, Cobourg)
Doug was a dear and kind friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. His dedication to the youth of the area speaks highly of him as well.
May your memories of him bring you joy for the wonderful man he was.
He will be truly missed
With Heartfelt Condolences to all his family
Rebecca, Patrick & Michael McVeigh
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Sylvia Garvin posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Sincere condolences to all of Doug's family. May all of your happy memories being you comfort during this difficult time.
Sylvia Garvin
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Sue Empson posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with you.
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Dennis Staples posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
We were saddened to learn of Doug's passing and we send our condolences to Penny and the members of the Irish Family.
Doug provided great service and leadership to the community and especially the youth throughout his life and he will be sadly missed.
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Leslie posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Penny and family - So very sorry to hear of Doug's passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Leslie and David Giambattista
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Patty Agnew and family posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Prayers of comfort to Penny and the entire Irish family as you all mourn the loss of Doug. He was a faithful servant and may he Rest In Peace.
Jeremy Solomatenko posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
First of all, my condolences to Penny, Mike, and all of the family on the sudden loss of Doug. He was truly one of the kindest men I have ever known. During my years in Air Cadets Doug was a role model and an important guiding voice during a difficult time in my life. I know that many others who served with him would have similar things to say. I had enjoyed reconnecting over the past few years online and will miss these interactions as well. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family who are grieving at this time.
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Paul Yarmola posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Oh Pen......I am so, so sorry you lost Doug.
Derek Kunsken posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Doug was a great mentor and leader, teaching some sometimes subtle lessons that took years for we teenagers to fully absorb and appreciate. He was my training officer for 2 years in Cobourg in the late 80s. He showed kindness and patience and flexibility. He adapted the training for some special circumstances - he didn't have a one-size-fits-all approach; he taught each of us in the way we would best learn. He gave me some good advice I followed to my benefit, and some good advice I pridefully didn't follow which I've learned to take as a lesson even 30 years later. He taught me my instructional technique courses and my public speaking, skills which paid off a hundred times in the years that followed, opening roads in life I would never have otherwise gotten. And he oversaw my leadership training and most of all gave me the chance to practice it. I don't know where I would be without those gifts. I owe a lot to him and to Penny and the team of officers they assembled at 598 squadron, probably more than I'll ever remember or understand. Thank you, Doug.
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Sandy McDonald posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
My condolences to Penny and the Irish family at this difficult time. The impact Doug had on the cadet program and so many youth speaks volumes to the fantastic man he was. His caring and supportive nature will truly be missed.
Mike Blakely-Bazinet posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
To the Irish family,
My heart felt condolences on the loss of such an incredible and impactful person as kind and caring as Doug. I have personally known Doug since I was a teenager when he was my Unit’s RCA. Later on as an adult I had the opportunity to work along side him during several very positive summers in CFB Trenton.
As I reflect upon the many wonderful memories of the time we had shared together one of the things that really stands out for me is how he never missed an opportunity to share and impart his knowledge and wisdom. Always so humble and positive, such an incredible role model.
I truly hope that you can find some joy in the long lasting positive impact that he has made in so many lives.
All our love,
Mike & Susan Blakely-Bazinet
Lorie Bond posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
What a wonderful person. A great smile that I will miss seeing at church. May God bring the family peace during this time.
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Mark Nasmith uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
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I can vouch for Doug's mentorship of youth personally. Five years in 598 Sabre Squadron, Air Cadets, Cobourg, ON was a formative time in my life, helping me to choose my career with the RCAF. Even 28 years later I still apply certain lessons-learned from Doug (and Penny) in the military with Junior Officers. Four of us in Ottawa still maintain close contact from those Air Cadet days that Doug and Penny fostered, and all of us successful and happy. Without a man and Officer like Doug, my future may have been different. I am so happy that I met him, learned under him, and could pay my respects at his retirement ceremony.
One picture is of him leading the 598 Sabre Squadron marching band in one of many Christmas parades around 1989.
The other is of three of the four of us showing the variety of our paths in 1993. I was at Military College, Bill retired Air Cadets as the Chief Warrant Officer, and Derek had joined the Cadet Officer Corps.
I will miss him, his family will miss him, his Squadron will miss him, his community will miss him, but I take my comfort in knowing that the lessons he taught me have been passed down to those I have mentored, and it will continue.
Major Mark Nasmith
Royal Canadian Air Force
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Dianne Devries posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Dougie and I went to our one room red brick school house together...on Marshill Rd....he was a sweet heart then also. Missed by Dianne Devries..nee Kinton...of Oak Lake
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Debbie Hackney posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Pen and family
With over 40 plus years of friendship we have created many memories together ...some good times..some not so good ...some happy time and some sad times .We have shared many laughs together and supported each other whenever any of us was in need over the years. Sure wish we were closer now at your difficult time. Doug was certainly one of the kindest, giving and gentle men I have ever known . One memory that stands out (among our many) is all the "air cadet" times we shared together....I am sure that George greeted Doug with a salute as two friends reunited once again . Those memories are special and so thankful that we have some of Doug..you and the kids ..They mean more now than they ever have . I am here for you Pen.....dont hesitate ...Love to all xoxo .......Debbie Hackney and family .
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Emily Hall posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
What a lovely man, Doug was always eager to help with whatever issue you had. He supported me and the 608 Duke of Edinburgh Sqn in Belleville, ON during my time there and he was always a welcomed face to see walk through those armoury doors. A genuine and gentle soul, he will be truly missed.
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Andrew Milligan uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
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To the Irish Family:
This picture of Maj. Irish & I says it all. He will be sorely missed.
Maj. Andrew Milligan
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Capt Jade Wiseman posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of Maj Irish. He was a great mentor to many. We served together in Trenton and I will never forget the pride he instilled in me for the job we were doing. To Penny, your children, grandchildren, and other family, I send my deepest condolences.
Rest easy, sir. You will not be forgotten.
Sincerely,
Captain Jade Wiseman
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David Peterson posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
I had the pleasure of knowing Doug (Maj Irish to me) through the cadet program, and had the distinct pleasure of having him as my Regional Cadet Advisor in my last year a CO with the 58 Squadron Air Cadets in Kingston. There was never a time where I ever saw him without a smile on his face, and kind and well thought out advice for cadets and junior officers alike.
Maj (Ret'd) Irish - Doug, will be long remembered by hundreds of cadets, civilian volunteers and officers in the Canadian Cadet Organization.
On behalf of Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps St Lawrence in Kingston, our sincere condolences to Penny and the family.
RIP Sir - you will be missed.
Lt(N) David Peterson
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Jackie uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
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I met Doug & Penny when my son joined the 585 Air Cadets several years ago. They are both so wonderful and giving to the children.
The advise and encouragement will always mean so much to many
Doug - you (and Penny) have made such a tremendous impact on the lives of so, so many.
Your passing will be felt by many in our community.
God speed Maj (Ret'd) Irish!
Jackie Warrington & Anthony Bencic
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The family of Doug Irish uploaded a photo
Monday, October 19, 2020
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Friday
23
October
Visitation
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday, October 23, 2020
Blair & Son - Smiths Falls Chapel
112 Beckwith St. N.,
Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada
613-283-2800
Saturday
24
October
Funeral
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Free Methodist Church Smiths Falls
573 County Rd 29
Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada
(613) 283-5383
