In Memory of
L. Col Doug Riddell
September 2, 2020
Death Notice of L. Col Doug Riddell
L. Col Douglas Howard Riddell, of Durham, passed away at Chapman House, Owen Sound on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 in his 88th year. Beloved husband for 66 years of Marilyn (nee Alexander). Loving father of Alex Riddell and his wife Eva of Alton, Steven Riddell and his wife MaryEileen of Orangeville, and Rebecca and her husband Warren Blain of Rockland. Cherished grandfather of Jason, Marie and her husband Justin Madonia, Benjamin, Laura, and Cassandra. Brother-in-law of Sanne Riddell. Predeceased by his brother Hugh Riddell, his sister Sylvia Reid and her late husband Bruce. Doug was born on December 21, 1932 to Morrow and Laura Riddell. He and Marilyn were married in London, Ontario on August 14, 1954. Doug joined the Canadian Air Force in 1952, he flew as an instructor pilot and had two overseas postings in Germany and France as a fighter pilot. L. Col Doug Riddell had staff positions in North Bay, Ottawa, NORAD headquarters in Colorado Springs, Senior Staff position in Trenton, Canadian Forces staff College in Toronto, was the Chief Flying Instructor and Squadron Commander in Chatham, New Brunswick. Doug was an elder at Latona Presbyterian Church.
A funeral service celebrating the life of L. Col Doug Riddell will be held at the Durham Legion on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. Private family interment at Latona Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Owen Sound Hospital Foundation or the Durham Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home.