Obituary of Douglas Basilio Del Net

Following a lengthy illness, the family of Douglas Del Net sadly announces his passing at Parkwood Institute, London on Sunday, December 3rd, 2017. Dearly loved husband of Barbara. Loving father of David Del Net (Gabriella Maniago), Lisa McEwen, and step-father of Tim MacNaught (Lynn). Proud grandpa of Kane and Quinn McEwen, and Zak MacNaught, all of London. He was the last of his family. Predeceased by four sisters: Velia Edissi (Dante), Clara “Corinne” Ermacora (Pete), Armida Morgan (William), Berta “Betty” Paul (David), and one brother, Glen Del Net. His parents, Basilio and Italia Del Net immigrated to Canada through Ellis Island along with his four sisters. Douglas and Glen were born in Kitchener. He attended St. Jerome’s College. He is survived by sister-in-law, Marcie Woolley and brother-in-law, Ed Orchard (Maryann McCoy) of St. Thomas, Ontario. He will be sadly missed by several nieces and nephews. He has been in business (Centura London) for over 50 years with branches in Windsor, Calgary and Edmonton. We will all have cherished memories of our yearly family holidays together. He enjoyed his golf, but in the last few years was unable to play because of poor health. Douglas was a member of RiverBend Golf Club. He was an ardent reader and enjoyed fine wine. Being a kind and generous man, he gave unconditionally to family, friends, and the community, privately and without fanfare. Cremation has taken place with a private family interment at Woodland Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn, 591 Wellington Road South, on Sunday, January 14, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Doug are asked to consider Doug’s favourite charities: St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation – Parkwood Institute or the Children’s Health Foundation. “YOU WILL BE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS”