Doug Hope

Douglas Neil (Doug) Hope of Blenheim died peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Friday May 2, 2014 at the Chatham Kent Health Alliance at the age of 74. Doug was born 8 May 1939 to Tom and Elizabeth Hope and was raised with 8 other siblings. Doug and Jane (Ford) raised two boys Chris who married Leanne of Winnipeg and Scott who married Laura of Blenheim. He was very proud of his five grandsons, Brett, Brenden, Kyle, Shawn and Jeremy. Doug worked for the Bank of Montreal after high school. He then worked for W.G. Thompson and Sons for 39 years as a Bean Broker. Doug had the opportunity to travel the world in his duties at Thompsons. Doug was the President of the Blenheim Golf Course where he was a life member. He was the Treasurer of the Blenheim Curling Club and he also was involved with the Kinsman Club of Blenheim where he also was the President. Doug enjoyed golfing, curling, snowmobiling and being around friends and family. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life which be held at the Blenheim and Community Golf Club on Tuesday May 6, 2014. Doug’s family will receive visitors from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. when a short service will take place followed by a luncheon. In lieu of flowers the family has asked for donations to the Chatham-Kent Hospice, the Canadian Cancer Society or Charity of Choice.