It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maurice Doucet of Castlegar, BC.
Maurice passed away suddenly on Wednesday September 11, 2019 in his home. He was born on September 15, 1945 in Vernon, BC. He went to school in Trail, BC, and has been living in Castlegar for the past 30 years.
Maurice was predeceased by his mother Tina Starr and sisters Suzanne Johnson and Laurette Grant. He is survived by his daughters Sarah-Jo and Shari (John) and grandchildren Gabriel, James, Hannah-Rose, and Jessi. He is also survived by Burke (Louise) and son Theron, and Tara (Richard) and children Erik and Eryn.
During his life, Maurice was active in a variety of martial arts, most notably the Castlegar Karate Club (Seihoku). He was a regular supporter and volunteer at Kate’s Kitchen in Trail, which is a soup kitchen and food bank. Maurice was firm in his commitment to actively making a positive difference in people’s lives and to being a committed contributor in the community. He would say “give to the community and it will give back to you.” He used those roles to be instrumental as a friend, teacher, and role model to many. Maurice loved mischief and humour. He appreciated quick wit in others and was well known for his sharp and humorous intelligence. He was a loving and (frankly) amazing father and grandfather, a brother, mechanic, teacher, student, friend, philosopher, and more.
A service is expected to be held at Robson community hall on Friday September 20. For confirmation and time, please contact the Castlegar Funeral Chapel. We invite people to share their memories, and a book will be available at the service.
Maurice was an advocate for performing acts of service for people in the community who are struggling and those who lack food and resources to properly care for themselves. For those who wish to extend an expression of sympathy in his memory, your donation of time to community charities, food to foodbanks, and other acts of service to those in need within your community would be a great way to honour Maurice’s memory.
Castlegar Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.
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Eva Anthony
So sorry Maurice has left us. Always enjoyed our brief visits, his generous spirit and intelligence.
Helen Moore
Maurice was a wonderful caring man. He was my neighbour and helped me on many occasions. I will miss him so much.
Brian Mauchline
I originally came to know Maurice through the martial arts. A fundamental principle of those arts is that their aim is self-perfection more than self-protection and I’ve never met anyone who embodied that ideal more than Maurice. His character was exemplary.
If there was a person who could be relied upon to do the right thing in a given situation, it was him. He had a genuine compassion for other people and acted on it. He was always doing for others in a quiet way; never making a big production about it, just doing it because it was the right thing to do.
He was a man of many accomplishments but he always had a genuine modesty about them. He never thought he had it all down in any field and had an active and broad curiosity right up until the end. Sharon and I had the privilege of working with him at Kate’s Kitchen for the last three years. His fascinating conversation and impish humour had us looking forward to enjoying his company both inside and outside of work.
He spoke often of his family and his pride in and love for his children and grandchildren was obvious to anyone who heard him.
Although he wasn’t a large man physically, he had an out sized influence on those around him and his passing has left a huge hole in a lot of hearts. We treasured his friendship. He will be deeply missed.
Brian & Sharon Mauchline
Delilah D Pujol
Maurice was always kind to me and my daughters, I will truly miss him. All my love to his family and friends.
Karen Potvin
My condolences to Maurice’s family and friends. He was a wonderful man. Showed me so much support and compassion. Drove all the way to Mackenzie BC to grade me to my black belt. I will never forget your kindness when my nephew passed away. Rest In Peace Sensei.