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The obituary notice of Douglas (Doug) FORESTER

Grimsby | Published in: Grimsby Telegraph.

Steven Near Funeral Directors
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DouglasFORESTERWorld War 2 able seaman in The Royal Navy as a torpedo man on HMS Diadem and served in the Russian Artic Convoy. a true war hero. It is with great sadness we announce on Sunday 21st August 2022 in the care of Waltham House Care Home Douglas aged 102 years passed away peacefully surrounded by his devoted family. Loving uncle of Gillian and Mark, much loved great uncle to Emily, Michael and the late Jenna, also Kellie and Sara. Doug was a wonderful and well respected gent who was a good friend to many, he will be greatly missed. A funeral service will be held at Grimsby Crematorium on Wednesday 21st September at 10.30 am Floral tributes will be received at Steven Near Funeral Directors 36 Wellowgate Grimsby DN32 0RA. or if desired donations in lieu to The Blind Veterans UK 126 Fairlie Road Slough SL1 4PY. Any further enquiries Telephone 01472 357713. Now Doug is reunited with his parents John and Florence and his late brothers and sisters
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Published: 26/08/2022
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Such a wonderful man too have the pleasure off meeting thew work and been able to offer you the care you needed at the time you will be missed dougy love from all the five ways hica girls
Shelbie (hica)
08/09/2022
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It was an honour to be able to call you my great uncle, a true gent and hero. I will treasure the time we spent together, until we meet again xxx ❤️
Emily Thomason
27/08/2022
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Emily Thomason
27/08/2022
Lovely Gentleman will be missed by many sending our love and thoughts to Doug's family and friends Marianne Darren and family x
Marianne Webster
26/08/2022
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Marianne Webster
26/08/2022
This is sad dougy such a lovely kind hearted gentleman was lovely to know you
Fly high now that you have become too beautiful for earth
Xxxx
Mandy ( hica)
26/08/2022
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