Cecil S. DOUMA

Cecil S. Douma, Holland Christian Homes in Brampton, died suddenly at the Robert Osler Health Centre on Feb. 11, 2000. He was 90 years old. Mr. Douma was born July 29, 1909 in Friesland and moved to Cochrane in the early 1950s. He was self-employed. When he retired in 1974, he moved to Barrie and then in 1985 to Brampton. He enjoyed gardening, travelling and was an active church member. Mr. Douma was described as a very active person with a wonderful sense of humour. Mr. Douma was predeceased by his wife of 64 years Barbara, his parents, two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by sons Charlie (Jane) of Brampton, Andy of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia and Dennis (Linda) of Cochrane and daughters Trix (Matt) Spaans of Kapuskasing, Ann (Tom) Stam of Bradford and Gretha (Jack) Hunter of Waubeshene. Mr. Douma had 21 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. The funeral was held at Ward Funeral Home in Brampton on Feb. 15. Internment took place at the Brampton Cemetery.