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GROVE, Douglas Arthur Jesse

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Grove Douglas

Of RCAF World War II Veteran 426 Squadron

Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Health Centre on Sunday, May 29, 2016, in his 97th year. Loving partner of Barbara Stewart Schieck. Predeceased by first wife Gladys Grove (2005). Loved father of Douglas Grove Jr., Barbara (Bob) Simkin and Jamie (Cathy) Grove. Survived by brother Cliff (Merion) Grove. Cherished grandfather of seven and great grandfather of eleven. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received at the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph on Thursday, June 2, 2016 from 10-11 a.m. Memorial service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow in the Wall-Custance Family Reception Centre. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation would be appreciated. A Legion Service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 9:45 a.m.

A tree will be planted in memory of Douglas A. J. Grove in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph Arboretum. Dedication service, Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 2:30 pm.



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