Douglas Hansen died on November 4, 2010, at Mississauga, Ont. Beloved Husband of Mary and Loving Father and Father-in-law of Leigh Hansen, Gary Petch, Blair and Karen Hansen, Gail (Clarke), John Cunningham, David and Gail Petch. Forever remembered by grand- children: Ryan, Justin, Eric, Duncan, Mark, Meghan and Adam. Cherished by his sister, Marian Perkins, and her children Brian, Jane, Kristin, Lorna. Born in Grand Falls, NB, May 4, 1924, son of Lewis Hansen and Anna Larsen, Doug served in WWII, RCAF Alouette Squadron #425. Graduate of NS Agricultural College, MacDonald College and McGill University, he worked at Department of Agriculture, Ottawa, then with State Farm Insurance Companies. Doug organized family reunions and collected treasured pictures and tapes. He was proud of his Danish and Canadian heritage.
A service of remembrance was conducted by his friend, Rev. Dr. Francis X. Muttoo. Memorials sent to St. Ansgar's Anglican Church, New Denmark, Elizabeth Fry Society of Saint John and Silver Falls United Church.