Douglas Edward Payette born in Swan Lake, Manitoba, on May 29, 1948, passed away suddenly in Burnaby, BC, on January 7, 2021.
Doug is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Ann, his 4 sons and daughters-in-law Michael & Christine, Christopher & Jessica, Johnny & Lindsay, and Ryan & Carla. Survived also by 7 grandchildren, Amanda, Nicholas, Brooklyn, Bowen, Connor, Harris, and Camryn. He also leaves to mourn his sister Helen Hayden, brothers Robert, Kenny, and Danny Payette, his sister-in-law Mary Osen, brother-in-law Michael and Debra MacNeil, brother-in-law Peter Boyd and many nieces, nephews, and cousins in Canada, USA, Scotland, and England. He was predeceased by his parents Bob and Betty Payette, his sister Debbie Boyd, his father and mother-n-law Lachie and Grace MacNeil, and brothers-in-law Jay Osen and Tim Hayden.
Doug had more friends than you could ever wish for. He always had a kind word and a smile for everyone and was happiest when he was helping someone out. He was a proud Teamster 213 member and a strong trade unionist. He strongly supported and contributed to the community and high school sports, and even after his sons were no longer playing he still enjoyed watching Notre Dame Jugglers High School Football. His family was his life and we will miss him terribly.
Due to Covid restrictions, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held for family only at St. Helen’s Church, Burnaby. A live stream of the Mass is available for those that wish to join virtually at https://www.legacystreaming.com/kearney/ .
At a later date, a Memorial and Wake will be held in Doug’s memory. If you would like to attend, please respond to dougpayettememorial@gmail.com .
In lieu of flowers donations in Doug’s memory can be made to the BC Cancer Foundation, Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC, or the Prostate Cancer Society.
May God hold you in the palm of his hands until we meet again.