Douglas Edward Travene
August 11 1962 - December 06 2020
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Ernie Warkentin posted a condolence
Sunday, December 20, 2020
Hi Diane and Joanne, We were surprised to read that Doug had passed away on Dec. 6. We did not know Doug very well, but remember him as being a friendly, gentle individual. Our sincere condolences to both of you and your families. Ernie & Elma Warkentin
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mark a matassa posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
I knew Doug quite well from Ruthven Public School we were in the same class. When we were kids we all used to play in the woods not far from his house. I remember him as always being a really nice person. I am sad to hear of his passing and send my condolences to his family. Sincerely Mark Matassa
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Gary and Georgia Bondy posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Diane , Ralph and family. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time
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Felecia Priestyeski posted a condolence
Thursday, December 10, 2020
It’s funny how cliche sayings get old and seemingly meaningless over time. Doug Travene. Or Doug Travern. Or is it Taveirne? Oh the last names sounded so similar it was hard to tell right from wrong. He might not have been a Taveirne, but he was a dad. He was our stepdad. And boy, did we give him a run for his money. As a stepdad, he got the typical ‘well you’re not my real dad’ excuse so we could try to get away with doing what we wanted at the time. It didn’t work, by the way. He was tough. Tough love as they say. But inside of that overworked, tall and lean body was a heart of gold. That heart was a very big part of our life from when we were toddlers to teenagers. That heart had a tremendous impact in our growth and shaped who we all are today. I still can’t believe it that you’re really gone. What’s left? All those little memories. Not the big scary ones or even the big happy ones. It’s the little ones that stay. And the feelings we were given from that special heart. The heart that is no longer beating. I remember the clicking of his knees as he would walk down the hallway to our bedroom and then sit on the edge of our bed. We would say our prayers and sneak in a quick back rub before bed. His hands were always so tough that they would catch on our pyjamas. Then he would say ‘Sweet dreams, sleep tight, don’t let the...” and we would respond, “Bed bugs bite”. I remember seeing that go-cart he made for us with those two tall flags so you could tell where we were in the apple orchard. And the dirt bikes he fixed up and patiently taught us how to ride them. And how to get right back up when you fall down. I remember him shovelling all that snow on our steep, long driveway, and watching him drive the van up and watching it slide back down. I remember wearing underwear on our heads on Christmas Day. Being thrown up so high in the pool and wrestling just for fun. Even on a busy day he made time to be with us. Did he get frustrated? Yeah. Did he yell? Yeah. Doesn’t everyone? Aren’t we all human? He had hard days as we all do, but his character stands out from many of us. His perseverance, compassion, honesty, integrity, loyalty and humility were of top quality. And we were lucky to be a part of it. Life goes on and we all get busy. University, boys, jobs, houses, kids. He was very proud of us. We are proud of him. The hardest part though, as they say, is you don’t know what you have until it’s gone. A saying we’re all familiar with, but life gets in the way and we don’t truly notice until it’s too late. Then you get overwhelmed with feelings of guilt and wish you could do it over or at least have the chance to tell them how you feel and say goodbye. Well, we didn’t get a chance to say goodbye, but I will say now, Doug, “Sweet dreams, sleep tight and don’t let the bed bugs bite.”
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Kalie posted a condolence
Thursday, December 10, 2020
I still can't believe he's gone.. I've always wanted to catch up with him... I'm so sad we didn't take the time to see him. There were so many things in the way.. like Felecia said our lives are busy and we get carried away. I will always regret that. I hope he knows just how much he meant to us. That we will hold onto those memories forever. He was such a huge part of our lives. I remember we gave Doug such a hard time growing up. I would run away, I even tried to climb up a tree when I wanted to get away but Doug was always quicker and surprised me by climbing up the tree right after me! He also taught me not to bite by biting back and biting harder. He was a very present step-dad. And because of that I set my standards high with how I expected my husband to treat our kids. I remember doing devotions together almost every night by the fireplace. I remember every morning Doug would brush our hair. He sat on the couch and we would sit on the floor between Dougs legs as he worked hard to get those super tough tangles out. We would either grab his knees super hard or hit his knees when the tangles hurt. He loved to use the nickname "squirt". I miss him calling us that. I miss our laughs after dinner. I miss our dirt bike rides with him in the orchard. I know he was so proud of us. I just hope he knows that he meant everything to us. That he made such a huge impact on our lives. That we are who we are today because of him. I love you so much Doug and I always will, no matter where you are. You will always be in my heart. Love, your KP.
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Jennifer Baggio posted a condolence
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Stepfather to Jennifer Baggio (Stefano), Felecia Preistyeski (Mike) and Kalie Topcagic (Braco). Grandfather to Luca, Veriena, Kenleigh, Aden & Leila. Doug was a selfless, loving and devoted man who had the biggest heart. So many cherished memories of him taking us to school in his little white rabbit listening to Rush, fixing go carts and dirt bikes in the garage, taking us on snowmobile rides and having the best time. We were all so very lucky to have someone like Doug in our lives. He cared so deeply for those he loved. Dougie-Do we will miss you very much!
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Larry Dick posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Doug was a Gifted Mechanic,we spent many years together, he was a Wonderful guy with a good heart. Larry Dick