Obituary of Doug Snair

Walter Douglas (Doug) Snair Peacefully in his 105th year, at Hospice Renfrew Saturday April 10th, 2021. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Second World War veteran, served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1939 to 1946. Survivor of the Halifax Explosion in 1917 and the Almonte Train wreck in 1943. Predeceased by his wife, Thyra (nee Shore), his parents, Walter and Mabel (Meisner) and his sisters Jean Mais (Herb) and Marion Snair. Survived by his daughter Carol Theriault (Steven), grandsons Murray Theriault (Natasha) and Nicholas Theriault (Jennifer), and great grandchildren, Nick, Griffin, Lizzy and Avery. A Service in Celebration of Doug’s Life will be held at the Boyce Funeral Home Ltd., 138 Daniel Street North, Arnprior, Saturday July 24, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Please bring your fondest memories to share with family and friends as we pay tribute to Doug’s extraordinary life. A Private Inurnment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospice Renfrew.