Douglas David Grafton

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend; he passed peacefully surrounded by the warmth and love of his family.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Donalda; his daughters Karen (Phil), Ann (Greg) and his son Tom (Trista); his grandchildren: Joey, Natasha (Josh), Jessica, Jordyn, Heather (Nick), Brendan (Kathleen), Sydney (Matthew); his great grandchildren: Kayden, Kyra, Emily and Theodore; as well as numerous extended family and friends.

Doug was born in Comox BC and started his life at Cape Mudge on Quadra Island. He met and married Donalda while working in Ucluelet and from there, they began their life and family together. He was a hardworking Vancouver Islander for his entire life. In addition to being a commercial fisherman, he was a miner, heavy equipment operator, truck driver, camp caretaker and was finally convinced to retire in his 70's. He was a dedicated family man and put them above all; although his boats, and the sea were pretty high on his list of loves as well.

Our family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the exceptional care that had been provided to Dad for these past many months.

Dr Farias and the Symptom Management team from Seawatch Medical Clinic, Dr Shah and team from Mountainview Medical Clinic, ER Dr Belyea, ER Dr Lan, Dr H. Jiang, Thoracic Surgical Associates Dr Coughlin and Dr Samphire and their staff; BC Cancer Victoria Oncologists Dr Wang and Dr Fibich and their amazing team and volunteers, Respirologist Dr Dawadi, Dietician Lisa Kachmar. To the many, and equally amazing doctors, nurses, porters and staff of both Royal Jubilee and Campbell River Hospitals. Our deepest gratitude for the kindness and care extended to us from the BC Cancer Vancouver Island Lodge in Victoria. And finally, to the North Team Home Care Support and Home Care Nurses, we express our love and thanks daily.

No service will be held at Doug's request; a private family ceremony will take place at a later date. Please celebrate the good times you've shared with him, and perhaps a smile and nod of the head to the ocean, as you remember the twinkle of those blue eyes.