Douglas George Pudsey (Doug), of Burlington, Ontario, passed away quietly in his sleep the
morning of May 31, 2021 at the Joseph Brant Hospital. Doug was 87 years of age and he and
his wife Elizabeth (Liz) would have celebrated 65 years of marriage on June 23, 2021. Together,
they raised four sons –David (Jackie), Bruce (Grace), Stephen (Heather), Kevin (CJ) and lived
in Toronto, Brampton, Sept-Iles, Que. before making their home in Burlington for the past 51
years. Doug will be greatly missed by his 13 grandchildren, (Jennifer, Katharine, Bryan, Alison,
Cameron, Jared, James, Zachary, Lucas, William, Damian, Cole & Brea), and his 7 great
grandchildren (Olivia, Brooklyn, Isabelle, Reid, Sofia, Hunter, Celeste). Born and raised in
Toronto, Doug is predeceased by his parents, Frank Fawcett Pudsey and Jean Doyle as well as
his older brother Ronald ‘Uncle Ron’ Pudsey (Isabelle) of Scarborough. Doug was a favourite
uncle to his nieces, Christine (Jim) and Janet (John) and their families.
Those who knew Doug would describe him as a charismatic, uplifting, passionate person who
never missed a home game of hockey or an early morning practice. He made sure his passion
for the game and etiquette of golf was instilled in his sons and his grandsons, who will no doubt
pass that same passion on to their son’s in his memory. Doug spent winters watching golf from
home but summers dedicated to the course, either playing or marshalling. With his
grand-daughters, he humorously entertained the girls with dolls and was even adventurous
enough in his 80’s to jump in the bouncy castle with the children.
As a staunch and dedicated Liberal, many will miss his tireless efforts in the campaign offices for
provincial and federal candidates. His neighbors will miss his cheery hello and chats during his
daily walks. Doug’s engaging personality and winning smile guaranteed that he made friends in
whatever circle he entered.
Doug’s family understands that he will be missed by many, “for everyone is entitled to their own
sorrow ~ the heart has no metrics or form to measure, and all of it …. Irreplaceable”.
Due to current restrictions, a private viewing was held on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Smith’s
Funeral Home on Brant St., Burlington with plans for a Celebration of Life to take place when
restrictions are relaxed later in the summer. In lieu of flowers, donations can be directed to the
Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society in Doug’s name.