Douglas French

WWII RCAF, Legion Member # 351 Montgomery Branch

A proud Canadian, fine soldier, devoted husband, father, stepfather and grandfather passed away on his 88th birthday, Tuesday October 18, 2011. Beloved husband of Eileen Clapin (nee Harrington) and loving father of Leanne French, David Clapin (Enid Cameron), Richard French (Cindy), Peter Clapin (Darquise Paquette), Dayv French, Kathryn Clapin, John Clapin, and Daniel Clapin (Réjeanne Viel). Much loved grandfather of Elizabeth and Margaret Clapin; Zachary Clapin; François and Olivier Clapin; and his two angels Samantha and Sylvain Clapin. Brother of Kay Small (the late Fred), Caroline Wallace (Howard), Bro. Edward French, Bro. Harry French and pre-deceased by Patrick, John and Elizabeth. Friends may pay their respects at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home 1411 Hunt Club Rd. at Albion Rd. on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass Saturday at 10 a.m. in Saint Patrick’s Basilica In memoriam donations to the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre Foundation, Montgomery Legion or Saint Patrick’s Basilica would be appreciated.