Obituaries

ABLETT, Douglas John

Douglas John Ablett passed away peacefully on April 19, 2019 in Kelowna. His wife of 60 years, Marie, was at his side. He was born in Kelowna in 1933, the second child of Art and May Ablett. He had six siblings, Vivian, Ab, Sheila, Gordon, Richard and Donna.

He is survived by Sheila and Gordon. His family lived in many places including Oliver, Ocean Falls, Salmo, Vancouver, Highland Valley and Kelowna. Doug married Marie, daughter of Ross and Lena Loyst, in Vernon. They had four children, Todd [Stella] West Vancouver; Stuart [Emiko] Tokyo; Linda, Port Coquitlam and Karen [1969-1979.] Doug was also the loving grandfather of Andrew and Zoe [Todd], and Erika and Mizuki [Stuart].

Doug worked as an electrician and later an Electrical Inspector in Prince George, Terrace, Vancouver and Kelowna. He also enjoyed teaching electrical code during these years. He retired on April 1, 1994. For many years he built and flew radio controlled model airplanes. He was long time member of KORC and was always so happy to help his fellow flyers with their planes.

A celebration of Life will be held on May 8 at 2 pm at Everden Rust Funeral
Services, 1910 Windsor Rd. (off Hwy 97 at Spall Rd South.)

Donations can be made to the SPCA or the Alzheimer

Condolence Messages

May 06, 2019
Marie, to you and your family, my sincere condolences.

Connie van Staalduinen
May 04, 2019
Marie, sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. In time may the happy memories that you shared ease the pain of your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

Sonja Janzen
May 02, 2019
Our deepest condolences to you, Marie and the family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

The Royston family (Keith, Bev, Allen, Leslie, Jim, Keith and Cheri ).
Apr 30, 2019
Marie,

Sorry to hear of Doug's passing. My condolences to you and your family.

Lorraine Hladik
Apr 30, 2019
Sorry to hear of Doug's passing. I enjoyed working with Doug while he was an electrical inspector in Kelowna area. He was very knowledgeable and fair. Well respected in the electrical industry. Enjoyed the meeting I had with him.

Brian Yamaoka: Keldon Electric & Data Ltd
Apr 29, 2019
With deepest sympathy to you and your family on your loss.

Betty Maurice
Apr 28, 2019
Sending our sincere sympathy on this great loss to your family.

Jim & Claire Burns
Apr 28, 2019
Marie, so sorry to hear about Doug's passing. Thinking of you and your family.

Take care. Penny
Apr 27, 2019
My condolences to you Marie and your family. May happy memories ease the pain of your loss. Karen Gibson
Apr 27, 2019
So very sorry, Marie and family, to hear of Doug's passing. Please stay well, and cherish your memories. Love, Jackie xx
Apr 27, 2019
Marie, My condolences on the passing of your husband.

Beverley Brooks
Apr 26, 2019
I met Doug in Kelowna when I was an electrical contractor. He was very good at his job and was well liked and respected. One of the nicest men I have had the pleasure to meet and know. My condolences to the family. John G. Kish
Apr 26, 2019
Marie, so sorry to hear of Doug's passing. We are thinking of you and your family.

Judy Ohs and Jay Gartel
Apr 26, 2019
Doug was respectful to and respected by those that he interacted with.

He will certainly be missed by the members of the electrical industry in the Okanagan.

Condolences to the family.

Tom Lang

Osoyoos
Apr 26, 2019
Thinking of you & family. My condolences Evelyn Henkel
Apr 26, 2019
Cuz Marie, sorry to hear of Doug's passing. I will not be able to attend the service. I have a medical appointment in Edmonton.

Frank Kirschner
Apr 26, 2019
My condolences to you, Marie and your Family.

It was a pleasure having worked with Doug, in the mid 1970's, during his time with the Electrical Protection Branch here in Kelowna.

Otto Litke
Apr 26, 2019
Marie,

Extending my condolences to you and your family.

Ann Jensen
Apr 26, 2019
Marie, we are sorry to hear of Doug's passing. Please accept our sincerest condolences.

Gord and Sue Wolfe