Douglas Vallance
Born In: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Passed on: May 29th, 2011
With much sadness we announce the passing of Doug on May 29, 2011 at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, Ont.
Born in North Sydney and raised in Bras d’Or, he was the son of the late John and Josie Vallance.
Doug left Cape Breon at the age of 18 and spent his adult life in Ontario, with many visits to Cape Breton.
He was well known for his work in the arena industry around the world, selling, designing and installing Crystaplex Arena products and Ice Pro products for over 40 years. He designed a system called Supportless Dasher Board, which is still used today and bears his name.
He spent numerous weeks in both Sydney and Halifax working in Centre 200 and the Halifax Metro Center. He received many awards and much recognition for his work.
Doug is survived by his wife of 42 years, Jane, Barrie, Ont.; his son, Brent, Mississauga; his sister, Marjorie Serafinus, North Sydney; his nephew and his wife, Greg and Lisa Serafinus, Halifax; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents; his half-brothers, Dan and Jackie Vallance; half-sisters, Mary Allen, Jean Marlowe and Doris Bowser.
Cremation took place and a Memorial Service, presided over by his sister, Marjorie and a Celebration of Life was held June 10, 2011 at the Westwood Arena, Rexdale, Ont.
“We loved him and he will be missed.”
