WETMORE, DOUGLAS J. SR.
It is with great sadness that the Family of Douglas J. Wetmore Sr., beloved husband of Mary Jane Wetmore wish to announce his passing on Saturday May 7, 2016 at the Saint John Regional Hospital with his loving family by his side. Born in Saint John in 1939 Douglas was a son to William and Marie Ada (Murphy) Wetmore.
He was a loving son, husband, father, and grandfather, and special cheerleader for all the activities his grandchildren participated in. Doug was the office manager of Atlantic Wholesalers from 1961-1995. In Doug’s spare time he was a Cub Master, a little league coach, a pitcher in the River Valley Senior Softball league, a member of the River Valley Lion’s Club, and he also served a term on the Grand Bay Village Council. Doug built his own cottage at Birney’s Lake, Rollingdam, N.B., a gathering place for family and friends to relax and have a good time, but he especially delighted in having his four grandchildren come and stay at the cottage with Nanny and Grampy.
Doug was predeceased by his parents, brother William,and his wife Diane, and niece Allison.
Doug is survived by his loving wife, Mary Jane (Boudreau) Wetmore, one son, Douglas Jr. (Kim) Wetmore, of Grand Bay, one daughter Wendy (Joseph) Vautour, of Saint John, one sister Vivian Wetmore, of Saint John, two brothers, Wayne (Sandra) Wetmore, of Saint John, Rev. Brian Wetmore, of Bartibog, N.B. four grandchildren, Ashley and Lindsay Vautour, and Kaitlynn and Christopher Wetmore, and several nieces and nephews.
Castle Funeral Home, 309 Lancaster Ave. Saint John, N.B. (634 1701) are entrusted with the arrangements. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm. A Mass of Christian burial will take place on Wednesday May 11, 2016 at Our Lady of the Assumption Church at 2 pm. Interment will take place in Holy Cross cemetery.
Donations to Our Lady of the Assumption Church Building Fund, or the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences can be made at www.castlefh.com