Whitney Pier
“Oh my…”
The Leafs still haven’t won the Stanley Cup since 1967 and for me, as of Sunday, October 27, 2019 the clock has run out. On that day it was 6 degrees in Sydney, 3 degrees in Calgary, and 11 degrees in Victoria. I know this because I’m a bit of an amateur weatherman. The beautiful love of my life and best friend, Mary (Dixon) of 38 years is now the weather keeper to our two daughters, Cara (Robert) Petitpas and Tana (Eric Olson) Yhard.
I was raised by Charles and Dorothy (Yhard) Kitson since the day I was born on March 25,
1952…it was 3 degrees and raining. From here it gets…complicated, so here we go:
I am survived by my brothers, Jim (Lillian) Yhard, Wayne (Jane) Yhard, Alex (Roxanne) MacEachern, Joey (Rose) MacEachern, Tommy MacEachern; sisters, Diane (Tony) Serwatuk, Carol (George) Campbell, June (Butch) Tanzola, Kim (John) MacNeil, Betty Yhard, Diane (Rollie) Proulx, Marlene (Wayne) Devoe, Sherry (Lorne) MacLean; brother-in-law, Lloyd Dixon; sister-in-law, Helen Dixon; grand-dogs, Layla and Darcy Petitpas; as well as grand-kitties, Abby and Indus Olson.
I am predeceased by my sister, Margaret York; along with Helen and Tom MacEachern; sisters-in-law, Carol Fraser and June Shetler; and finally, my brothers-in-law, Gordon Dixon and James Dixon.
So more on me. My many great skills I’m told were my baking, my cooking, my bartending, and serving my customers at Huang’s with a smile for 15 years. My perfect day started with the Cape Breton Post and a cup of tea with Mary by my side.
From the bottom of my big heart I cannot say enough about the unwavering care given to me in Palliative 4E at the Cape Breton Regional. The doctors and nurses are true angels and they fly not walk. The talented ladies from Hospice baked up a storm and kept my girls going. Bless all our friends and family for all the visits and love given to my girls through this year long battle.
Flowers are lovely, but could you please consider donating to the Hospice Palliative Care
Society of Cape Breton in my memory at www.hospicecapebreton.org.
So, with a smile and a handshake I say, “Thank you.”
Visitation for the late Douglas Yhard will be held on Friday, November 1, 2019 from 5-8 p.m. at the Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street), Whitney Pier. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Douglas Yhard will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019, in the All Faith Chapel at 11 a.m. with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Following the service, a luncheon will be held in the funeral home reception area.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Dearest Mary and family,
We send our deepest condolences and share in your loss at this time. We have been truly blessed to have had Dougie in our lives and will keep you, the girls and your family in our thought and prayers.
From: Joey and Rose MacEachern
Such a nice guy and kindred spirit.Our thoughts and prayers to his family.
From: Doug MacLeod.
Doug you will forever be an angel watching over your family .you are at peace and no longer in pain . My heart breaks for your loved ones so very sorry for the loss of a great man
From: Judy Davidson
Mary, I am so saddened after hearing of Doug’s passing. As you know Doug was one of the guys dating back to the old Joe Bruk days. We had many yarns to spin back in the day I wish to express my sincere and deepest sympathy to you and your families. May you find the bond that keeps Doug’s memories always in your heart and minds. Dougie, may you find eternal happiness and may your soul rest in peace.
Respectfully.
From: Joe Hollohan
Cara and Robert – Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
From: Gordon and Paula Petitpas
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow
From: Shirley Matthews
So sorry for your loss sending our deepest sympathies and love
From: June and Butch
Mary, Cara, Tana our deepest condolences on the loss of your husband and father Doug our prayer and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
From: Diane (Rollie) Proulx
Mary , Cara and Tana , sending my deepest sympathy to you all .
Dougie was a real great guy and you will have many happy and funny memories of him .
From: Patsy ( Shetler ) Shacklady
May God bless and comfort you and your family during this difficult period; please accept my sincere condolences.
From: Veronica Bodhaine
Sending condolences to Mary and family.May the fond memories you hold deep within your heart help you through this most difficult time.
From: John Brenda Yhard
Doug old friend we always had a good laugh at Huang.s and you would remember the # for the meal I always got do to my short memory from my Brain Injury, I would forget sometimes.and always fill my coffee cup because you knew I was in the Army and always needed coffee. God Speed Doug and Rest In Peace till we meet again sometime down the road old friend !Thanks for the memories!
From: Donald House
Dear Mary and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. He spoke about you and the girls so much during the time I worked at Huang’s with him. I have the best memories of Doug that I’ll cherish forever. I so loved his stories, and all the nights we closed the restaurant together. He was truly the best! Sending you all lots of love and prayers to get through this difficult time.
From: Dana Gouthro
We are so sorry to hear about Doug he always had a smile on his face and would love to chat, we always looked forward to seeing him when we went out to eat. Gob Bless him and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
From: Ann M. Sweeney
a donation has been made to Hospice Palliative Care in Douglas name from his brother Joe’s Sunday morning hockey group our deepest condolences to the famly
From: Arno Raymakers
Mary, Cara, Tana
I am so very sorry for your huge loss! Rachel has kept me informed of how Dougie was doing, and you and the girls. I had you all in my prayers then and you are in my prayers now.
I would have been there, but I have our Craft Show here in North Sydney. Dougie is at peace now and not suffering any more, my you find some comfort in that. I know it will take great strength to get through this, just know we are keeping you in our hearts and prayers.
Love you all
From: Trisch
Our condolences to Mary and family on the passing of Doug. We met Doug years ago at Huang’s. His humour and service certainly made our evening.
My thoughts and sincere sympathies are extended to all family members. Fly high Doug, and may your smile live on with all.
Fly high Dougie ❤❤ Sincere condolences Mary, Cara and Tana..It was a pleasure having you for neighbors for many years and friends for many more..God Bless you all ❤❤
Please accept our deepest condolences at this time. We share in your loss and have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Love Joey and Rose
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. Doug was a very kind and friendly person. He will be missed.
Sorry for your Loss Cara,,,,My Thoughts and Prayers are with You and Your Family,,,,
Mary, Tana, Cara; I have so many fond memories with your family, I’m sad to hear of Dougs passing and truly send my most heartfelt condolences to you all.
Sending our deepest sympathy.
Doddy & Bobby Keel (Hollohan)
Truro N.S. (Whitney Pier)
So very sorry for your loss uncle Jimmy and aunt Lillian.
So sorry for your loss, got to know Doug from his work, he was kind, funny and a great waiter, he was a true gentleman, and loved his girls very much. May God bless you, Doug’s wife and girls.
Our sincerest condolences to Aunt Mary, Cara and Tana, and to all of Uncle Doug’s brothers and sisters, he was truly a great person and will be missed by many💕🙏
My thoughts and prayers are with Mary and his daughters. Doug was one of the best people I have ever worked with, always kept a smile on everyone’s face. Sending my condolences xo
Our sincere sympathy goes out to your family at this time from the girls at the front cash,at the pier pharmasave. We truly are going to miss Doug’s daily visit to get his tickets for him and his best friend( yes his wife). Alway making sure to get a treat to(a bar). Till we meet again Doug aka. Doug and the Slugs. A TRUE GENTLEMAN. A TRUE FRIEND TO ALL OF US.
Cara and Robert – Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Netsy, my deepest condolences to you and your girls on your loss. Doug was a brilliant man , a true gentleman! May he Rest in pease.
Our Heart Goes out to Mary and family. Such a sad loss. .A wonderful. Friend. And dear kind heart Dougie. Many a laughs and good times , we will miss you buddy. Our many memories ,we will carry in our hearts forever ,,Sending all our love an prayers to your family angels in heaven greeting you. My friend 💔🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Condolences to all in your time of loss. May your memories comfort you in the days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for your loss. I am deeply sorry.
Our thoughts are with you, in this trying time.
Dearest Mary and family,
We send our deepest condolences and share in your loss at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers as we seek comfort and cherish the time we had with Dougie. We are truly blessed to have had him in our lives. Love Joey and Rose MacEachern
From us in Newfoundland we will miss you dearly sweet uncle Doug. You were always kind and welcoming and I will never forget the family spaghetti get togethers. Love you, miss you and we will meet again among the cosmos.
Sincere condolences to Doug’s family and friends. Always a smile and conversationwhen I ate at Huang’s ; Doug was the best. Rest in peace Doug.
Such a gentle soul may he fly high he will be missed condolences to Mary, Cara and Tana.
Sherry and Lorne MacLean
I am very saddened to be reading about this. I always enjoyed running into Doug at the restaurant. He had the gift to make people smile and feel comfortable. You are all in my thoughts. Rest easy, Doug 🙁
Mary, Cara and Tana; Dougie was one of the nicest and kindest person I had the pleasure to know; he will be missed but never, ever forgotten. My prayers for strength and healing to all of you. Love Julie b
Tana and Family.
words cant explain how deeply sorry i am for your loss.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
My sincere condolences to Mary and family. Doug was one of the nicet people I knew. Remember when he lived up over Joe Brooks store on Victoria Road. Loved seeing him at Huangs. He was always happy to see people he knew. Doug will be missed but not forgotten. RIP my friend. God Bless! Joan (Hiscock) Paul – formerly from Railroad Road.
So sorry for your loss, what a genuine man. Our paths over the years at Canada Post bowling or at Huang restaurant. He had a very short retirement. Sincere condolences
Mary, Cara, and Tana,
Sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and to the Yhard and Dixon families.
Joe and Sandra Petitpas
My Prayers and sincere condolences. Karen Hollohan MacQueen