At LHSC-Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, January 6, 2017 of Elimville, in his 63rd year. Beloved husband of Carol (Chalmers) Miners for 41 years. Dear father of Danielle and Scott Allen of Grand Bend, John and Lindsay Miners of Exeter, Justin and Amber Miners of London, and Kelly and Cassie Walker of Thedford. Dear grandfather of Tyler, Mackenzie; Julianne, and Jocelyn. Beloved son of the late Margaret Miners (2016), and the late John Miners (1982). Dear brother and brother-in-law of Jo-ann Riggs of Victoria, B.C., Connie and Pius Dietrich of Kitchener, and Liz Miners of Exeter. Doug was a District Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario for South Huron District.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where a memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 10th at 11 AM. There will be a Masonic service in the funeral home on Monday evening at 6:30 PM under the auspices of Lebannon Forest Lodge #133 A.F. & A.M.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
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George and Sue Wilson
Carol, Danielle, John, Justin and Kelly and families, Doug was a kind, dedicated coach. He was strict but fair. He was a man of integrity. We, the parents, always had a good time at ringette tournaments. Our girls liked him as a coach! He will be missed. Cherish your memories. Hold them close to your heart. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson and Cathie Wuerth, Judi Wilson and Tracy DeGroot
Laura and Marty Overholt
Dear Carol and family, Jo-ann, Connie & Pius,and Liz
We were so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing and our thoughts and prayers are with you all and your families as you navigate this difficult time. We hope you will find comfort in all your memories and the support of your many friends and family.
Love to all
John and Joyce Morgan
Carol and family,
So very sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Bonnie and Paul Swarthout
Dear Carol and Family
We are very sorry to hear of your husbands passing. Our
thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you
at this most difficult time.
Bonnie and Paul Swarthout
Cathy Stead
Carol, Jo-Anne, Connie, Liz & families:
I was so saddened to hear of the loss of Doug, I’ll always remember him coaching us at Elimville when we competed in Usborne Minor Ball, what fun we had & we learned so much from Doug & Floyd Cooper. Always serious about sports & so kind, considerate & caring of his family & community…he will be missed! Treasure the memories & all the good times you had & know that Doug will be with you all always!
Love & Hugs
Cathy (Siddall) & Mike Stead
Rick & Barb Ingram
John, Lindsay and Family
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. .you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Pauline Overholt-Tait
Liz I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. It must be very difficult to lose another family member so soon. Carol and family, I miss our chats at the gas station. He was a really nice man. Rest in Peace Doug
Marion Jeffery (Snow)
Dear Carol and family,
I am so sad and so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember many fun years with Doug on the ringette bench as coach.
With my deepest sympathy,
Jim Carscadden
My condolences to the Miners family.
Sincerely
Jim Carscadden
Stacey Hatt
Dear Carol and Family:
My sincere condolences to all of you. Doug was a wonderful man and very devoted to his family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Stacey (Chalmers) Hatt
Wendy Allen
Carol and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Saying goodbye to someone we love is heartbreaking. May there be comfort knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten.
Big hugs, love
Wendy and Family
Sara
The loss of Doug is incredibly heartbreaking news. Doug coached me in four years and then again as my Western AAA coach. He was truly an amazing man and the best coach I ever had. He taught me so much about ringette, but more importantly about life and hard work; to never give up and to keep digging. I’ll always remember practice at Allman arena. We had just lose to the worst team in the league, so he brought out a garbage can (aka the puke bucket) and skated us for the entire practice. Needless to say, we won the next game and the next and the next. Now that I am a coach, I use that story with my girls and I don’t think they have had a bad game since!
Doug is someone I am grateful to have met, and will never forget. He will have a lasting impression on all of those lucky enough to have met his kind soul. To the family and friends of Doug, my deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you through the tough time.
Ray&April Brien
Carol and family, so sad to learn of your loss of Doug. So many ringette memories come to mind on the ice, in the stands, on the bench, the bus rides, the motel room “team feasts”, on and on……not to mention some chats at the gas pumps. We sincerely express our sympathy at the loss of a “good guy” Ray and April Brien
Courtney
Today I learnt of the passing of Doug Miners, a coach of mine who I had in my teenage years for ringette. Although it’s been a few years since I have seen or talked to Doug, it still shocked me to hear of his passing.
Looking back now I can say that Doug was one of the most influential coaches I ever had. My first year with Doug was when I played AAA for Western ringette. At first I was scared of him but it didn’t take long before I realized he was a big teddy bear.
Doug wasn’t afraid to skate us to the ground if we deserved it (and we often did!)….he ran a tight ship and there’s more lessons I learnt from those years than I even realized back then. I also think I will remember every play from the play books on Doug’s team… my favorite still being the “oops!”
He helped me become the defenseman I am today and taught me the fine art of being aggressive without being dirty.
Ringette has lost one of the greats. Doug, you will not be forgotten. Thank you for everything. Rest In Peace.
Courtney Ludwig
Lammers Family
Our thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. We have many memories of our time spent camping together, especially when your Dad would drive us to the River to go fishing. All eight of us would pile in the back of the blue van, singing to the Beach Boys! Cherish the memories, he will be missed.
– Kara, Cindy, Brad and Katie
Brenda Leblanc
My thoughts aand prayers are with Carol and family. We have many great memories of Jackie’s time playing for the Huron Perth Ringette team, they played hard and we partied hard. Doug was a great coach and a wonderful person, he will be missed. I am so sorry for your loss.?
Wayne
Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Wayne and Cathy Jeffrey
Jackie
Jackie Leblanc
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of the Miners Family & Friends. Doug was one of my ringette coaches along with Donna Jones . I have a lot of great memories of the time I had with him and the girls I played with. He had a way of making you smile & wanting to work harder to get the job done!!! There were a lot of laughs and I am grateful for the time I had with him.
Ron and Marlene Moore
To all the Family . Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Doug . You are in our in our thoughts and prayers Ron and Marlene Moore
Brian and Kim Dundas
Carol and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We will remember Doug as a great
Ringette coach and a generous and giving man.
Sincerely Brian & Kim Dundas & Family
ron Vermeltfoort
Thoughts and prayers to the entire family. Doug was a true inspiration to many and will be forever remembered and missed.
Yvonne Elliott
To the Miners Family,
Memories take me be back to the many games of euchre our parents had, as we were neighbours. We Kids had a great time together as did they.
Time passes quickly. Doug and our paths crossed again about five years ago, while visiting our daughter in Ottawa. We attended our first Ringette game, he and Donna Jones were coaching in Nepean. If I recall correctly, their Girls won! You could tell enjoyed being a Coach. Donna often talked of their experiences. Only a year ago, he attended an Installation Night at Mt. Olivet #300, Thorndale and we met again.
I was saddened to hear of his illness and offer all of you our condolences of a life taken too soon. My it give you comfort knowing that we are thinking of you at this time.
Sincerely
Yvonne (Jaques) & John Elliott
Sheri Markle (Faulds)
I truly enjoyed all my ringette time spent with Doug. I learned a lot from him and he was a great mentor for me. I always enjoyed getting that Doug look and chuckle from him. I loved his one liner deliveries! Saddened by his loss and send sympathies to the family, he will be missed. Definitely gone too soon.
David & Bev Leyes
Sincere sympathy from all the Leyes family, David, Bev, Sarah and Matthew
Keith and Rose Brittain
Our condolences to all of the family you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ken & Veronica
We have a lot of wonderful memories of Doug, Carol and the family during the the early Ringette years, especially that first tournament in Gloucester. Our thoughts and sympathy go to the family at this time.
Jim and Laura MacDonald
Extending our deepest sympathy to Carol and the family. May the Lord’s arms surround you giving strength and comfort through this sad time. Remembering you in our prayers . Jim and Laura MacDonald
Amy Penninga
We’re very sorry to hear of Doug’s passing . Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you all.
Amy (Johns) & Don Penninga
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Carol, Danielle and families:
Sorry to learn of Doug’s passing. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Steve and Kim Baynham
Dear Carol, Danielle and Family
Please accept our heartfelt condolences .
Sincerely
Steve and Kim Baynham
Ray Glanville
sorry to hear of the lost of Doug
Dick & Deb Lord
Deb & I were fortunate to know Doug as both a colleague and a friend. In my case, many years ago, in our “DI” days, then more recently as a colleague of Deb’s. Honorable, integrity, generous, respected and the joy of amusement are just a few of Doug’s qualities which are etched in our memories. We are so proud to have a son of Doug and Carol’s now part of our family. This is a difficult and demanding time for all of you. You all are in our thoughts.
Richard and Wendy Jennison
Very sorry to see this news. Doug and I had some good times and laughs as young men , and choose to remember those as our thoughts and memories. I never heard a cross word from Doug and though we lost touch for many years renewed acquaintance as Doug and his crew ran the gas bar. Just very sad to see this , please know our hearts and prayers are with you.
Richard and Wendy Jennison
Cindy and Murray Kemp
Dear Carol and family – we were very sorrow to hear of Doug’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that we are thinking of you during this very difficult time.
Dianne, Jeff, Jackie ,Tyson , Mason and payton
John , Lindsay and family, Justin and Amber
My condolences go out to all your family members ….way to young when his new life of retirement had just begun…….God Bless you all and my in find guidance from him…you are in our prayers
Steve & Rosanne
Dear Danielle, we are very sorry for the loss of your Dad. We are thinking of you and your family. xo
Jason Bourne
Carol, John, Liz and Family,
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Jason
Jim Mc Bean
My sincere condolence to the Miners family. I am unable to attend the Masonic Service but will be there in spirit. I was DDGM for Sarnia District 2003/2004 and our Masonic paths crossed many times. It was an honour to have known him.
Bob & Sharon Pavkeje & family
Sending our deepest condolences to your family.
Mary Mumberson, Dan Miller, Ashley Miller
Deepest condolences to Carol and the Miners family from The Millers- Dan Mary and Ashley. Doug made us feel like family in the Stratford AA Ringette team during our years that Ashley played and we have many amazing memories of the games and road trips taken. Doug was a great coach and mentor for the girls and he will be remembered.
Nancy McKenzie
Carol and Family So sorry for your Loss at this difficult time.
Melonie Miller
Carol and family ..
our deepest sympathy and prayers .. Doug was a great guy and enjoyed his family and community…
Barry and Melonie Miller
Deb McGrail
We are very sorry to hear of Doug’s passing Carol. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We are out of the county and won’t be able make it to the funeral.
Paul and Deb McGrail and family
John and Wendi Schwindt
So shocked and saddened to hear of Doug’s passing, Carol and family…our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. He was such a quiet gentle man…
Steve and Nancy Turnbull
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you at this difficult time. Steve and Nancy Turnbull
Gerry & Deb Kraemer
We are greatly saddened by the news of Doug’s passing. Our deepest condolences to Carol and family. He was a friend and coach who touched many lives of ringette players and fans in Western Region, particularly with the AAA teams and the Waterloo Wildfire. He will be long remembered.
Mary Lou DeBrabandere
Carol, our thoughts are with you and your family. Doug certainly loved the sport of Ringette and will be missed. Mary Lou & Bob DeBrabandere and the Scott girls (Stacey, Katie, Laura, Robin & Josie)
Andrea Chalmers
I am deeply saddened by the news of Doug’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you Carol. May you take comfort in your family.
Andrea
Andy & Isabel McNeily
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family
Lary Allen - Nepean Ringette
Extremely sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. He was a true and passionate friend of ringette. Heartfelt condolences to the family
Cathie (Sim) Alexander
My sincere condolences Carol, in the passing of your husband, Doug. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim & LInda Dietrich
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Jeff Sue and Jake Johnson
Thinking of you all in this most difficult of times.
Our deepest condolences…
Jeff Sue and Jake
Theresa Forsey
I’m so sorry to learn of Doug’s passing. We have never met but I do know Justin and if the son is anything like the father then we have lost a lovely man.
Larry Ballantyne
Danielle and Family
Sending deepest sympathy at this time of your loss. Thinking of you.
Larry Ballantyne
Carol & John Coleman
John & I are sad to learn of Doug’s passing. We were both fortunate to have worked along side of Doug in our careers. Our thoughts and prayers to the entire Miner Clan.
Rick and Kathy Huffman
Dear Carol and the entire Miners/Chalmers family
We send our sympathies and love to you all. We didn’t know Doug for very long and didn’t see him often unfortunately, but we will remember our time with him and Carol at Grand Bend with much fondness.
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Carissa & Dave Desjardine
Dear Amber, Justin and family…May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Jim Oesch
To Doug’s Family
my thoughts and prayers to you all on his passing.
Jim
Jane and Gary MacLean
Dear Carol and family.
We were so saddened to hear of Dougs passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With Peace and Love
Jane and Gary MacLean
Luitje Kapp
Condolences to Miners family on Doug’s passing. I worked with Doug at Dashwood Industries. He was a great guy and will be missed by many.
Phillip and Connie Lord
Justin and Amber,
We are so sorry to hear that Doug has passed, leaving you, Carol, and the family with a profound sense of loss. We pray that God will draw you to Himself as the source of all life and comfort, and that the vacant space Doug has left may be filled with many fond memories and with a determination to carry on as he would would wish.
With sincere love,
Phil and Connie
Karla Kerrigan
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I have a lot of memories of Doug when he coached me in ringette so many years ago. What a great coach, mentor and friend. My thoughts are with you.
Linda Marsden
Liz and family, my heartfelt sympathy.
Steve & Deb Overholt
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family…..thoughts and prayers are with you all
Steve & Deb Overholt
casual industries
Our deepest sympathy to all the family of Doug. The service he provided us at the Shell station at the corner of 21 & 83 was always terrific and won’t soon be forgotten. Rest in Peace Doug.
Randy Johnson
Dear Carol, Danielle, John, Justin, Kelly and families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all you during this most this difficult time. Doug was such a great man. So many amazing memories on the baseball diamond at Thames Rd.. I am so thankful for them all. He was a fantastic baseball coach and an even better person.
Our deepest sympathies to you all…. Love Randy and Lee-Ann Johnson
Doris Wragg
I am so sorry and saddened by the news of Doug’s passing. He fought a brave fight and I know Carol did as well. Try to remember all the good times . Here is praying he is having a good time with Murray and Joe in heaven. You have my thoughts and my prayers . Doris Wragg
Mike Veal
So sorry to hear about your loss. Doug was a truly great person and I always had great respect for him and his family.
Roberta and Whitney Dawe
Our deepest condolences to you and your family at this time. We are keeping you all in our thoughts.
Bob and Jen Ziegler
Our condolence and best wishes to Amber & Justin and the whole family. Really to young in this day and age,
Brian & Natalie Shore
Our deepest sympathies to the family and especially to Justin & Amber. Justin is such a sweet soul an d such a wonderful partner for Amber. Our love
Amy & Andrew Bedard
Condolences to you all, so sorry to hear of your loss. Cherish the memories, and share them often.
Andrew & Amy Bedard
Penney Eastabrook
Carol and Liz and families
So sorry to hear the passing of Doug. You are in our thoughts and prayers. You have your memories to treasure. Thinking of all of you’s. Penney ,Dan and Kyle Eastabrook
Kim & Bob case
Our deepest sorrow is with you all.
Just so sad…..Just not fair.
Keith & Dianne Ahrens
Danielle and Families… So sorry for your loss, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family
Deepest Sympathy to all
Hugs Ernie & Dianne Ahrens xo
Maureen Wood
My Deepest Sympathy in your loss, Worked with Doug at Dashwood Industries
A few Years ago, Very nice Guy
Ralph Batten and Denise Troyer
Many fond memories of Doug coaching our baseball team in Elimville and conservations at the gas pump in Grand Bend. He will be deeply missed but forever remembered. Our thoughts are with you all during this time.
Peter and Kate Gibson
Peter and I are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers
Tina Riley -Ankers
Carol & Liz and family
I am thinking of you guys at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys. He will never be far he will always be in your heart and all the great memories you have . He will always be watching over you guys and smiling down on you guys.
Tina and Brad Ankers
Scot Morgan & Judy Parsons
Lindsay, John and all the Miners Family – So sorry to hear of your loss of Doug!! Such a sad few months for you all. Our deepest sympathies to you all. Scot & Judy
Betty Ann Kerrigan
Carol and family, we are so very sorry to hear about Doug. I have many fond memories of Doug during our ringette years. Condolences from our family.
Brian and Georgina Finkbeiner
Justin and Amber, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We are thinking of you and sending love and hugs your way. Take care and hold onto the memories you have made with your dad.
Uncle Brian and Aunt Georgina (Obre) Finkbeiner
Wendy Meidinger
Thoughts & prayers are with all the families.
Liette
Our condolences go out to Danielle and families.
Jeff, Liette and Brette Clarke-Burton
Jenn
So sorry to hear about Doug’s passing. Thinking of the entire family xoxox. Jenn, Ryan, Dayne and Pari
Alan & Michele
We have many memories of coaching Ringette with you years ago and more currently working with you at the Exeter Times Advocate.
We will treasure our visit with you before Christmas.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you Carol, Danielle, John, Justin and Kelly in this difficult time
Dave & Deb Chappel
Sending deepest sympathy to the Miners family on the passing of Doug. He has left you all with many memories to treasure. Our thoughts are with each of you at this sad time.
Bakker Family
Dear Carol and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. We treasured the years we had with him as friend foremost and a coach of our young athletes. We have so many fond memorable moments that will stay in our hearts forever. Heaven has received an amazing man who will be missed by many.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Hugs
Diane & Em & Rudy Bakker