Passed away peacefully at Grand River Hospital, Freeport Campus, Kitchener, on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at the age of 81. Father of Terry and husband Paul McTaggart of Lucan, David and his wife Karen of Ayr, and Jacquie Birk and Brian Clarke of Brighton. Devoted grandfather to his grandkids. Doug will be lovingly remembered by his sister Keitha and husband Bob Graham as well as by his nieces and friends. Doug is predeceased by his father and mother, Ivan and Milta (Gingerich) Birk.
Doug was born in Palmerston in 1940 and spent his career as a welder in Kitchener, Ontario until a work place injury. He then moved to The Pas, Manitoba where he was a talented Taxidermist. He moved back to Kitchener as a contractor in 1999. Doug was a man of many talents; artist, leather work, etc. He was a proud member and supporter of the Polish Legion Branch 412 in Kitchener. At the legion he could be found playing shuffleboard, cards, and darts. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing. Doug enjoyed working on cars at his notable friends garage, Kirby Miller and was often found tinkering on cars and scuttlebutt at Kirby’s garage.
Keeping with Doug’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
As expressions of sympathy, donations in Doug’s memory may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion – Polish Veterans Branch 412, Kitchener or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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Wayne Pryce
Terry, Paul & Family
Thinking of all of you during this sad time.
Wayne, Julie, Dylan & Emily Pryce
Glen and Linda Finch
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad
Your many memories will help you through this sad day
You have our deepest sympathies
Joyce Sovereign
Terry,Paul and family
So sorry to read of Terry’s fathers death ,sending my sympathy to each of you at this sad time .
Murray and Edith Yeo
Terry, Paul and Family
Our sincere sympathies to all of you. May your many memories keep him with you.
Don & Ruth Dewar & Carol Dewar & Paul Davidson & Family
So sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathies to all of you. He is at peace now…Gone Fishing. Thinking of you, the Dewar and Davidson families.
Scott and Wendy Stafford
My sincere sympathy Terry, Paul , Meghan and Dylan and families
Kathy and Keith McFarland
Sending my sympathies to Terry and Paul and family.
Ann Brabender
My deepest sympathy – Terry & Paul and families.