WESTVILLE – Douglas Ralph "Doug" Dwyer, 67, Westville Road, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, surrounded by his family. Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of the late Carl and Nora (Dwyer) Spears. Doug was a butcher and was employed for a number of years with IGA, Whitby, Ont., from where he retired. He was a free spirit who enjoyed spending time with his family, watching his favorite team, the Blue Jays, and having a beer. Surviving are his wife, Marie (Joyce); son, Jeff (Bonnie) Dwyer, Toronto, Ont.; daughter, Jen (Mike) Gregory, Truro; Jannet Dwyer, Cobourg, Ont.; Jacqueline Dwyer, Oshawa, Ont.; stepson, Mike (Cheryl), Sarnia, Ont.; stepdaughter, Laura (Dale) Facey, Woodburn Road; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Charmaine (Donnie) Snell, Mount William; brother, Carl (Bea) Spears, Westville; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Greg, Jimmy and Norman; maternal grandparents, Matt and Maude Dwyer, whom he lived with in his earlier years. In keeping with Doug’s wishes, a graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 3 in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, Stellarton with Father Barrett Clare-Johnson presiding. No flowers by request. Donations may be made in Doug’s memory to the Aberdeen Palliative Care Society or any charity of choice. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Douglas Ralph Dwyer, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.