Doug Ogilvie

Survived by his first wife Teresa, grand-daughter Cassidy-Lynn Ogilvie, and stepsons Zachary and Adam Lepp. Doug is predeceased by his life partner Kathleen Lepp, his mother Phyllis Coles (Ostrander), his father John Ogilvie, his son Christopher Ogilvie, and his brother Drew Ogilvie.

Doug was born in Victoria, B.C. and lived in California and Montreal before moving to St. Catharines, Ont. where he attended Ridley College. After marrying Teresa, they moved from Toronto with their son Christopher, to Sidney, B.C. where he attended the University of Victoria, graduating with a degree in urban planning, followed by a return move to the Niagara Region.

He spent much of his life in Niagara-on-the-Lake, a town he loved and which became a second home to him. Doug had many family members and made many friends in the Niagara Region.

Doug returned to his hometown of Victoria, B.C. in the late 1990s where he was a passionate volunteer for both the Our Place Society and the Dandelion Society, helping struggling Indigenous youth and Victoria’s vulnerable community. He made many, many friends in the community and was admired and loved for his compassion and selflessness.

As per Doug’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and he will be scattered on the Pacific Ocean by his surviving family.

Those wishing to honour Doug’s memory may do so by donating to Our Place Society in Victoria, B.C.; to any other homeless shelter; or by showing simple kindness and compassion towards those struggling with homelessness or addiction.