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SUMNER: Douglas Burris. Peacefully in Ottawa on Monday, November 9, 2015, age 94 years, beloved husband of the late Elaine Currie. Loving father of David. Dear brother of the late Donald Sutherland Sumner. Survived by his sister-in-law Betty Sumner and her children Diane, Roy and Ross. Doug was a graduate of United College, Winnipeg (later to become the University of Manitoba). He received a second degree from Queens University before starting a long career with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation on the Radio side. In addition to a busy family life, Doug was an avid sports fan, always cheering for the Detroit Tigers baseball team and rooting for any southpaws in baseball or golf. A Memorial Service to celebrate Doug's life will be held at Woodroffe United Church, 207 Woodroffe Ave. Ottawa on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation or Woodroffe United Church would be appreciated. Condolences/Tributes/ Donations at www.hpmcgarry.ca 613-728-1761
As published in Brandon Sun on Nov 14, 2015