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Douglas Cleough
April 16, 1962 - August 25, 2012
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<div itemprop="description"> <p> Doug Cleough </p> <p> It is with extreme sadness that the family of Doug Cleough announce his sudden passing in Truro on Saturday, August 25, 2012, in Colchester County Hospital. He was the beloved son of Douglas and Isabel Cleough of New Annan. Besides his parents, Doug is survived by his adoring and loving wife, his soulmate, Miriam Louise (Durling); sister, Valerie Fetinko (Cleough); nephew, Joel; nieces, Tabitha and Holly Fetinko of Dartmouth; paternal grandfather, Leonard R. Cleough, of Chemanus, B.C.; his mother and father- in-law, Ret&rsquo;d. RCMP S/Sgt Russell and Marian Durling, of Malagash; numerous aunts and uncles across Canada and the United States; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Karen and Brent Stiller, of Ontario; nephews, Erik and Thomas and niece, Holly. Doug also leaves behind Chelcey Gibeault 'Cleough' his chosen daughter. Doug was predeceased by maternal grandparents, Laura (Benoit) Guthro and James Guthro and paternal grandmother, Dorothy (Paterson) Cleough. Doug was born in New Glasgow on April 16, 1962. He completed his education in Dartmouth, and in 1984, joined the Royal Canadian Navy. He was posted to HMCS Iroquois, which was commissioned into service by his father Doug (Sr.). In 1987, he joined the RCMP after serving many years as an Auxiliary officer, and was posted to the Marine Division in Sechelt, B.C. While posted there, Doug enjoyed an appearance in Red Serge in an episode of the Beachcombers television show. Doug was transferred to 'B' Division, Newfoundland Marine Division, where he enjoyed many years of service and leaves behind many friends. Doug returned to Nova Scotia as Detachment Commander of the Cole Harbour Detachment. He retired from the RCMP in February 2012 as Sergeant of the Integrated Halifax Regional Court Section, having served for more than 24 years, and qualifying for his Long Service Medal and bronze clasp. Doug was passionate about motorcycling with his 'biker babe,' and exploring the back roads of the Province. Doug and Miriam were in the process of building their dream retirement home with the help of Doug&rsquo;s childhood friends Arthur Swan and Craig Kirk, his dad Doug and fatherin- law Russ. Doug was loving every minute of it. He will be sadly missed by everyone whose life he touched. A celebration of his life will take place on Friday, August 31 at 2:30 p.m. in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Biker Down Society. </p> </div>