Obituary of Douglas (Dougie) Pike

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Douglas Pike of Lewin's Cove announces his passing at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Center on Tuesday September 1st, 2016 at the age of 70 years. Leaving to mourn with loving memories sisters Beatrice Green, Alice Brewer and Margaret Pike; brother George Pike plus a wide circle of other family and friends. Predeceased by parents Robert & Elizabeth Pike, brothers-in-law Robert Pike, Frank Brewer and William Green. Born on January 11th , 1946, John Douglas Pike (Dougie as he was called) was one of 5 children born to Robert and Elizabeth Pike of Lewin's Cove. The childhood home where he grew up was where he remained as an adult. He was a simple man who enjoyed the simple things in life like watching a game of soccer or hockey. In his younger days he could be found alongside his dad in the woods cutting firewood, or walking to the shop for his can of root beer and a yarn with the store owners. He loved fishing especially on May 24th, when he would spend the day trying to catch the big one. His family was very important to him he especially enjoyed his little visits to him sister's houses. He loved his nieces and nephews as if they were his own, and in later years his great nieces and nephews came along, he had even more family to love and to love him back. Dougie made a lasting impression on anyone who ever met him. He loved to tell stories and would talk the ear of who ever would listen to him. He was a kind hearted man who will be missed by everyone who knew him. Visitation to take place Saturday 10am to 9pm and Sunday 1-9pm. Funeral service to take place from Serenity Chapel, Burin, September 5 Monday, at 2PM with interment followed at United Cemetery, Lewin's Cove. Donations in his memory may be made to Hope United Church, Lewin's Cove or flowers gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Burin.