1947 - 2025
With heartfelt sorrow, we announce the passing of Douglas at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, February 3, 2025 at the age of 77. Loving husband of Gail (nee Boulton) for 55 years. Cherished father of his two sons Stuart of Sault Ste. Marie and David of Pennsylvania. Proud grandfather of his two granddaughters Sarah and Olivia. Brother of Eliese Fleck in Bearsdsen, Scotland and predeceased by his brothers Adam and Ernest. Douglas will be missed by the extended Boulton family as well as Fleck nieces and nephews in England. He will be remembered by David’s fiancée Noelle and her children Lily and Zoe, Lori Grandinetti and her extended family in Sault Ste. Marie, and his extended international Rotary family, fostered by his involvement in Rotary Group Study Exchange.
Douglas was born in Glasgow, Scotland and is the son of the late Adam and the late Beatrice Fleck (nee Goldie). He joined his family’s wholesale bakery business as a young man. In 1990 the family emigrated to Canada where Douglas continued to work successfully in the wholesale bakery business in Canada and the USA. He was an active member of Rotary International in Scotland and Canada. He was awarded a Paul Harris fellowship in recognition of his contribution to Rotary International.
A private family service has been held. Memorial donations to Diabetes Canada, Sault Area Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Family would like to thank the Paramedics, Nurses, Doctors, and all staff at the Sault Area Hospital for their support, care, and guidance. Arrangements entrusted to Northwood Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre (942 Great Northern Rd, 705-945-7758). www.northwoodfuneral.com