After graduating from Fredericton High School in 1950, Doug went on to a 57-year long career in banking. With the Royal Bank, Doug moved from Fredericton to Bathurst, making a weekend trip to Fredericton to marry Joyce (Williams) in 1953. After their daughter Pam was born, Doug’s career took his young family to Montreal, Toronto, and finally to Vancouver in 1968, where they settled for good. Doug went on to work in credit unions and loved his work so much that even after retiring, he returned to work part-time for the CIBC until officially retiring at age 75.
In his youth, he was an active Boy Scout and loved to play hockey. In his later years, he kept in touch with friends from all over the country, insisting on learning how to use a computer, email, and smartphone. He was fiercely proud of the family he created. He cared deeply for his wife of 65 years, and together, they’d enjoy walks along the seawall, listening to music, and spending time with their daughter and granddaughters.
Doug’s wife, Joyce Marie Peters, predeceased him in 2018. He is survived by their only child, Pam Wattamaniuk (Walter), and granddaughters Alexandra and Vanessa.
Everyone whose life Doug touched is invited to his memorial service in Boal Chapel at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Doug to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.firstmemorialnorthvancouver.com for the Peters family.
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