I could not write anything when you  passed away Doug,  so many memories but I could not find the words. My heart is heavy with loss. I will miss you so much.
You called me almost every week or so checking to see how I was doing, I suspect you promised Rodger you would and you did.  Those calls meant more than you knew.  Rest in peace,free from pain. Looking  to the  day that I will see your smile and you, Rodger
and I will be together again
you were loved by so,so many people whose lives you touched.





I was saddened by the news and my heart goes out to his whole family. May GOD watch over them and heal them in their time of need. I had the fortune of meeting Doug as a coach and when I first started officiating again at SCS and  the teams he coached at SCS.  His sons were great and never did anything to cause an official to think of a reason to put them in the box.....LOL.  Doug and I worked together with the Silver Sticks for a number of years and will forever be grateful for the time we shared and the knowledge he imparted my way and to how a coach makes his point during a game and gets an official to thinking that he was always correct. I will always remember his smile, laugh and sense of humor. Until we meet again GOD Bless. 

I'm having such a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that Doug has passed onto his next phase in life. He and Kathy have ALWAYS been the most loving, giving, caring, people that I love to call my family.
Doug taught me so much about life that I will forever be grateful. He is going to be missed and I pray for Kathy and their beautiful family for strength, love and peace. God bless you .❤️❤️❤️

It was with great pleasure to have know Doug. Too many memories to count from coaching hockey together, the cottage in the summer, playing golf, and just overall hanging around he was an inspiration to everyone around him. He brought joy everywhere he went and he will be truly missed.

I've known Doug and his family for the better part of 25 years.  I'd like to think of myself as the 5th son he never wanted. I spent just as much time at their house as I did my own.  I have so many memories of Doug  that sharing just one wouldn't show how much he meant to me and how he impacted my life. I will miss you  Dougie, but you'll always be in my heart.  

Doug, thank you for raising  such a wonderful son as Christopher!  He has your fun loving spirit and kind soul.  We are proud to have him as our son-in-law and promise to always treat him as one of our own!
Thank you for loving our daughter Jennifer and welcoming her with open arms to your family.
Thank you for being such a fun-loving Dzia Dzia to Helana!  She will miss you terribly and we will miss the stories of her visits with  her Dzia Dzia. 
May heavens's beer always run cold.  You will be sorely missed!


Many of my fondest memories from my childhood include the entire Zmijewski family.  Playing street hockey in the driveway, huddling around the TV on Saturday nights eating pizza and watching Hockey Night Canada. Growing up I was a young man with a bad attitude that had a problem with authority, Coach Z gave me a chance and believed in me, I will forever be grateful to have had such a great man in my life.  I will miss his laugh and his sense of humor.  Do me one last solid Coach, if you haven’t already, have a cold one with my Dad. 

I will always remember Doug as a man who was bigger than life. He could light up a room by simply walking in. He was a man who loved his wife and family fiercely. He was a man who gave his time to the young men he coached, never asking for any rewards or accolades. He didn't have to as they were forever changed by his guidance. 
I will be forever grateful for having known Doug and counted him as a dear friend. I was privileged to have spent time with him and his family and friends. He has had a profound effect on my life and that of my son, Brad. I will miss the golfing trips, the walks on the beach and the banter and his laughter. He loved to tease us all, and was just as willing to get it back in turn from all of us.
My most sincere condolences to Kathy and his family for the loss of this great man, husband, father, and grandfather. I, like all who knew Doug, will always have fond  memories of him that will never dim with time.

Doug was one of the best persons I ever knew. From the time when we were all little and racing across the front lawn until we were all adults. He never gave up on family!! He always keep us together.  I can't even begin to say how much he will be missed. God Bless You Doug and your whole family. You will be in our hearts always!!!


Doug and I were inseparable as kids. I have so many loving memories that will last an eternity.  The most recient memory was at Christmas this year. He showed his continued love for his family...I ask him to come to Florida and here is his response.

I am forever grateful to this man who was selfless and followed what he knew to be the truth. A rare gem, he always made me feel welcomed and  like family.  Doug we never got to see those fireworks in Florida but forever more I will think of you when I hear or see fireworks. I know you will be watching with me my friend. 

Great man that I was privileged to meet and spent some time with over the last 8 to 10 years. I had plenty of fun and laughter over this time teaching with Doug and that will be missed but never forgotten.  My shop will never be the same without our fun loving ripping of each other. My only regret is that I did not meet Doug sooner in my life. RIP my friend see on the other side.

I only met Doug once. But he was my brothers friend. He and Rodger shared great times together. I recall how my brother would talk about what a great guy Doug was and fun stuff they did. Rest in Peace!

Actually, too many to count !! Perhaps the golfing memories with Barry, Gary and numerous add-ons over the years to a year ago when we became probably closer than ever struggling to overcome health issues God you got a good one!! So sorry for your loss, lean on me for anything!!

A memory I have of Doug’s is when I was newly married before children and we stopped by for a visit at their house. Doug was sitting in a chair in the living room with all 4 boys climbing on him & my husband said “that’s what I want”. Well low & behold we had four sons. 
Always a lot of fun  & laughs, he will be missed. Hugs to those boys & their family’s and to cathy I can only imagine your pain & sadness my heart & prayers go out to you all. 
Love Cousin Tina 

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Kathleen Zmijewski

Derek (Monica) Zmijewski

Christopher (Jennifer) Zmijewski

Matthew (Julie) Zmijewski

Jason (Sarina) Zmijewski

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Vaughn, Zachery, Zoey, Grant, Helana; sisters, Nancy (Michael) Handy, Sandra (Edward) Marczewski; mother-in-law, Mary Etta Miller sister–in-law, Mary Joan (Robin) Lun; brother – in –law, Russell (Jeannine) Miller; many nephews and a niece.; and his best friends, Mark Kallmes, Dick Tomezak, Mark Roussin Sr, Chuck Tomezak.

Douglas was preceded in death by a brother, Michael; and father-in-law, William Miller.

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Douglas Raymond Zmijewski

October 23, 1952 – July 15, 2018

Kaul Funeral Home

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