Peacefully at home after a brief illness on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Loretta for 55 years. Loving father of Cathy Rowe of North Bay, Ontario. Dear grandfather of Carolyn and Michael. Predeceased by his parents Eric and Ivy Bailey, his twin brother Don and survived by brothers David and Frank. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Drs, William Splinter, Louise Coulombe, and Peter Souchen and the CCAC for the support given to Douglas and the family. The family will receive friends at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Road) on Saturday, February 2, 2013 after 11 am followed by a celebration of Douglas` life at 12 Noon in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations to the Ottawa Cancer Centre Foundation would be appreciated.