Douglas Bartlett

         It is with great sadness that we share that our beloved Douglas Bartlett passed peacefully at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer on Thursday January 15, 2026.  He was 87 years old.

          Doug was predeceased by his loving wife Katie Bartlett (February 2, 2008).  Amazing Dad to Janet Reiser, and Darlene Lounsbury.  Much loved Grandpa of Jason Reiser, Michelle Camacho, Adam Lounsbury, and Ashley (Luke) Swanek, and great grandpa of Christian, Olivia, and Charlie.  Survived by his sister Olive (Jim) Holmes, and many nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by his parents Harry and Selena Bartlett, siblings Maurice Bartlett, Lloyd Bartlett, Muriel Ketchabaw, Marjorie Whitehead, Helen Harris, Irene Chatterson, and by his son-in-law Brian Lounsbury.  Doug is also survived by his best friend Diane DeRoo, her children Terry, Marlene, and John, her grandchildren, and her great grandchildren.  They all held a special place in Doug’s heart.

          Dad spent many years as an auto body man. He started his career at Grant Motors, Straffordville, and then built a business of his own, Bartlett’s Auto Body in Straffordville.  He was well known and respected in the community for doing excellent work.  In later years you could find Dad spending his time washing his car, or perhaps on his knees manicuring his lawn.  He was a jack-of-all-trades and he loved to take things apart and fix them.  Dad loved to visit and his quick wit would bring laughter to anyone who knew him.

          We extend a huge thank you to the Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre, Dr. Southcott, Dr. Vincent, Dr. Laba, and nurse Kristen for their excellent care.  Thank you to the Woodstock Chemo Wing for their excellent care while Dad was in treatment.  Thank you to Dr. Abdalla, nursing Staff, and especially nurse Tara at Tillsonburg Hospital.

          In keeping with Doug’s wishes there will be no formal services.  Memorial donations made to the Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre, or to the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital Foundation are most appreciated. 

Wareing Cremation Services, 161 Broadway St., Tillsonburg has been entrusted with Final Arrangements.  Your messages of remembrance and condolence may be shared at wareingcremation.ca