May 13, 2013
Ottawa, Ontario Two memorial services will be held to celebrate the life and public service of the Honourable Doug Finley. The first will be held Saturday, May 18, 2013 in Port Dover, Ontario. The service will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Port Dover Community Center. The second service will be held Monday, May ...
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May 13, 2013
Ottawa, Ontario “I cannot begin to express my gratitude to Canadians for the overwhelming outpouring of affection, thoughts and prayers since the announcement of Doug’s death. “Over the past couple of days, I have personally heard from colleagues and friends all across Canada, around the world and of all political backgrounds. “Doug was a humble ...
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May 11, 2013
Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of Senator Doug Finley: “It was with great sadness that Laureen and I learned of the death of Senator Doug Finley. Our Government has lost a trusted adviser and strategist. Canada has lost a fine public servant. I have lost a ...
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May 11, 2013
Ottawa, Ontario “Doug fought a hard and very public battle with cancer. His death is a loss to our family, our friends – and to the entire country. “Although further details will soon be announced, I do ask that our family have some privacy as we prepare to formally bid farewell to a great man.”
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May 11, 2013
Ottawa, Ontario – After a courageous public battle with cancer, the Honourable Michael Douglas (Doug) Finley died in Ottawa, Ontario, on May 11, 2013, age 66. He was married to the Honourable Diane Finley for over 30 years. Born in Exeter, UK on July 25, 1946, his parents quickly moved him to Scotland to ensure ...
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