Obituaries

Nicholas, Captain (retired) CD Douglas Fenwick Senior died in the comfort of his home on July 17, 2023 at the age of 89. Born in Halifax, he was the eldest son of the late Fenwick (Tubby) and Nora (Coolen) Nicholas. Doug attended the original Joseph Howe school, Bloomfield Junior High and Q.E.H. He worked for the Morse Companies for 29 years in Halifax and Saint John, New Brunswick. He also worked for Atlantic Purification Systems and Twin Cities Oxygen, retiring in 1992. Doug held various positions with the Halifax Chapter of the Canadian Welding Society; including Chairman for 1970-1971. He joined the supplementary reserve of the Canadian Armed Forces in 1975 as a second Lieutenant rising to the rank of Captain in 1978. He spent over 15 years with the Armdale Kiwanis Air Cadet squadron from 1978-1991. He was the Commanding Officer for a record 14 consecutive years. During this time, he was a member of the B.C. Community School Council. Doug is survived by his sister Patsy in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, brother-in-law Gary and his wife Dale Bremner of Dartmouth. He was predeceased by his wife Doris (Smith) of 65 years, their only child Doug Junior and Doug’s brother Donald. Doug and Doris’s ashes will be laid to rest in the Cow Bay Cemetery next to their son. There will be no service or visitation at the request of Doug. A special thank you to Gary and Dale for their continued support over the years. Forever in our Hearts.