Suddenly at his home on Friday, May 6, 2011 at the age of 93. Douglas Howes, beloved husband of Marjorie Hatch and the late Ruth Heath and dear father of Linda ( Bruce Wright ), Bryan ( Joan Raffan ), Michael ( Justine ), Liana and stepfather of Margaret and was predeceased by his sister Ona Eryou ( late Milton ) and his brother Garnet (late Ida). Resting at the Cass Funeral home, 3006 College St. Sherbrooke ( Lennoxville ) where friends may call on Monday, May 9, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm and on Tuesday, May 10th from 1 to 2 pm followed by the funeral service at 2 pm. Rev James Potter officiating. Interment at the Grace United Cemetery, Brookbury, QC. As memorial tributes, donations to the Grace United Cemetery, c/o Austin Bailey, 109 Main St. Bishopton, QC J0B 1G0 would be appreciated.