It is with heavy hearts that the family of the late Douglas Lloyd Hyslop age 73 of Amherst passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Upper Nappan, NS.
Born on September 14, 1938 in Amherst, NS, Doug was the son of the late Cecil and Frances (Moore) Hyslop.
In his early years Douglas lived in Ottawa, ON where he drove the city buses for O.C. Transpo. In his leisure time Doug enjoyed his amateur radio club and playing darts every Wednesday night.
Doug will be fondly remembered by his daughter Tonia of Amherst, his granddaughter Kaitlyn of Amherst, his sisters Pat Bishop of Amherst and Elva (Bob) Kaye of Debert as well as his loving cousin Rhoda Porter of Moncton and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Doug was predeceased by his wife of 31 years Miriam (Coffin) Hyslop, one daughter in infancy, one sister Frances and one brother Clifford in infancy as well as one brother Cecil (Babe).
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. in Campbell's Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst (902-667-9906) with the Royal Canadian Legion Br #10 Amherst holding their tribute service at 7 p.m.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, January 13, 2012 at 2 p.m. from Campbell's Chapel with Rev. Donald Miller officiating.
Memorial donations in Doug's memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or the Amherst Regional High School Band Association.
Online condolences may be made to the family via: www.campbellsamherst.ca