Douglas Alteen

Obituary of Douglas Alteen

DOUGLAS E. ALTEEN Corner Brook, NL It is with great sadness that the family of the late Doug Alteen announce his passing on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 85 years. Doug was a leader in the business community and well known and respected as a jeweler for over 60 years. He was a generous contributor to organizations and charities including: The Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, Corner Brook Curling Club, Blomidon Country Club, Masonic (Lodge Lomond), and most notably, Charter member and Potentate of the Mazol Temple of the Shrine. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his devoted wife, Shirley (nee Woodman); five children: Robert (Bob) Alteen (Janice Higgins), Corner Brook, Glenn Alteen , Vancouver,BC, Peter Alteen (Kathy Alexander), St. John’s, Donna Alteen (Tasso Dikaios), Halifax, NS, and Doug Alteen Jr. (Brenda ), Ottawa, ON; grandfather to : Katerina and Elena Dikaios (Donna), Susan and Clare Alteen (Peter) and Sydney and Renee Alteen (Doug Jr.); sister: Muriel Michael, Charlottetown, PE; brothers: Fred Alteen, Corner Brook, Lawrence Alteen, Bedford, NS and Louis Alteen, Corner Brook; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents: Sophie and Louis Alteen; sisters: Viola Salhaney and Lillian Ritza; brothers: Waldo Alteen and Nick Alteen. Visitation will be held on Friday, 7-9:00 p.m. and Saturday, 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. from Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue. The funeral service will be held on Monday, May 3rd at 11:00 A.M. from the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Main Street, Rev. Michael Rice officiating. Cremation to follow at Humber Valley Crematorium. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Mazol Shriners. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca.
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