Douglas George Franklin of Chesley, formerly of London, passed away at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Chesley on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 in his 86th year.

Doug was a compassionate man who put family, friends and the homeless ahead of himself. He spent most of his working life with the City of London in the Welfare Department. Later in life, he was employed by the Mission Services of Hamilton where he worked until retirement. Doug was very involved in his church work, an active Mason in the Springfield and Port Elgin Lodge, and volunteered with the VON Hospice.   

Cherished husband of Jackie (Crandall) for 64 years. Loving father of Gary and highly thought of by his partner Mary. Sadly missed by his nieces, nephews and friends. Doug was predeceased by his sisters Peggy (Lloyd) George, Shirley Ann Dale, Lynn Humphrey and his parents Lloyd and Eva (Chapman) Franklin.

A Celebration of Doug’s life will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.