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Douglas Andrew Swaniga
1942 - 2017 (75 years)-
Name Douglas Andrew Swaniga Born 1942 Gender Male Hall of Fame - Cambridge - Affectionately known as "The Swan", Doug was brought up with a love of all sports and loved all the many friends he made. He excelled at playing baseball, fastball, hockey (playing, coaching and managing), curling, horseshoes and was an avid golfer. Doug is a member of the Cambridge Hall of Fame for fastball and a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame for participating in the Old-timers World Cup.
Eby ID Number Waterloo-42020 Died 19 Sep 2017 Person ID I42020 Generations Last Modified 11 Jun 2024
Family Gail Frank Children 1. Erin Swaniga, b. 1978, d. 10 Dec 2006 (Age 28 years) Last Modified 11 Jun 2024 Family ID F11209 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Notes - SWANIGA, Douglas Andrew Passed away peacefully, following a brief battle with cancer on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at the age of 74 years. Doug is survived by his loving wife Gail of just under 55 years, his daughter Tana (Rocky) Nash, granddaughter Tate Brezina and her father Greg Brezina as well as two brothers Reto (Sheila) Swaniga and Harold Swaniga, nieces and nephews Lisa, Teresa, Andy, Grant and their families. Predeceased by his beloved daughter Erin in 2006 and his parents Andrew and Irene (nee Crettex) Swaniga. Affectionately known as "The Swan", Doug was brought up with a love of all sports and loved all the many friends he made. He excelled at playing baseball, fastball, hockey (playing, coaching and managing), curling, horseshoes and was an avid golfer. Doug is a member of the Cambridge Hall of Fame for fastball and a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame for participating in the Old-timers World Cup. He enjoyed living at Pike Lake and greatly appreciated the Cowen family. Doug also enjoyed his many years in Florida and teaching his granddaughter golf and giving her a "great grip". Please do what Doug requested. When you hear that "The Swan" is gone, please raise your glass and have a drink. As per Doug's wishes, there will be a celebration of life at Pike Lake Golf Centre, 9625 Pike Lake Road, Pike Lake on Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 1-5 p.m. Please join us for storytelling and laughter. Cremation has taken place. As a long-time supporter and volunteer of the Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council, condolences for the family and donations may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.
Waterloo Region Record 20 Sep 2017
- SWANIGA, Douglas Andrew Passed away peacefully, following a brief battle with cancer on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at the age of 74 years. Doug is survived by his loving wife Gail of just under 55 years, his daughter Tana (Rocky) Nash, granddaughter Tate Brezina and her father Greg Brezina as well as two brothers Reto (Sheila) Swaniga and Harold Swaniga, nieces and nephews Lisa, Teresa, Andy, Grant and their families. Predeceased by his beloved daughter Erin in 2006 and his parents Andrew and Irene (nee Crettex) Swaniga. Affectionately known as "The Swan", Doug was brought up with a love of all sports and loved all the many friends he made. He excelled at playing baseball, fastball, hockey (playing, coaching and managing), curling, horseshoes and was an avid golfer. Doug is a member of the Cambridge Hall of Fame for fastball and a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame for participating in the Old-timers World Cup. He enjoyed living at Pike Lake and greatly appreciated the Cowen family. Doug also enjoyed his many years in Florida and teaching his granddaughter golf and giving her a "great grip". Please do what Doug requested. When you hear that "The Swan" is gone, please raise your glass and have a drink. As per Doug's wishes, there will be a celebration of life at Pike Lake Golf Centre, 9625 Pike Lake Road, Pike Lake on Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 1-5 p.m. Please join us for storytelling and laughter. Cremation has taken place. As a long-time supporter and volunteer of the Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council, condolences for the family and donations may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.
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