Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Douglas "Doug" Bender

Male - 2011


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  • Name Douglas "Doug" Bender 
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-228303 
    Died 21 Jul 2011  [1
    Buried St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I228303  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Edward Joseph Bender,   b. 4 Nov 1918, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Jun 1984  (Age 65 years) 
    Mother Florence Fischer,   b. 6 Aug 1918,   d. 18 Mar 2003  (Age 84 years) 
    Family ID F62379  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Bernice M. Kieswetter 
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F62380  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • BENDER, Doug After a brief illness, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at home on Thursday, July 21, 2011, at the age of 68. Beloved husband of Bernice for 46 years. Loving father of Darryl and his wife Yvonne, Lori Beam and her husband Mike, and Dale and his wife Andrea. Proud grandpa of Carly, Katelyn, Dustin, Nikki, Blythe, Avery, and Hunter. Dear brother of MaryAnn Quehl, Chuck Bender (Liz), Kathy Dietrich (Brian), and Chris Gaudet (Rick). Also greatly missed by brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Florence (Fischer) and Edward Bender and brother-in-law Don Quehl. Doug was the successful owner of Watcon General Contractors and more recently Bender Developments Ltd. He was active in the community and served on several committees that contributed to countless St. Clements area improvements over the years. Doug enjoyed spending his time at the cottage in Colpoys Bay with his grandchildren along with hunting and fishing. Special thanks to the wonderful nurses at CarePartners. Visitation will be held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Sunday from 7-9 p.m. and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with Parish Prayers at 8:45 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Clements R.C. Church, St. Clements on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ray Reitzel C.R. as Celebrant. Interment in St. Clements R.C. Cemetery. A reception will follow at the St. Clements Community Centre. Shoot straight, keep your stick on the ice and yes, there are fish in Colpoys Bay. Condolences for the family and donations to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre may be arranged through the funeral home, www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

      Obituary of Doug Bender | Erb & Good Funeral Home (2022). Available at: https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/13002/Doug-Bender/obituary.html (Accessed: 5 November 2022).

  • Sources 
    1. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189439044.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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