SWANSON, Doug
Born Thursday May 22, 1958. Passed away Thursday December 01, 2022.
Passed peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer.
Dearly loved and loving husband of Carole for 42 years. Devoted father of Melanie, Adam, Rebecca and Adele. Father-in-Law and friend to Mathew, Justin, Matthew and Tina. Proud Poppy of Isabelle, Hamish, Everlyn and Georgia. Special friend to Harry, Emily and Charlie.
Funeral notice
Friday December 09, 2022
The Funeral of Mr. Doug Swanson will be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Gellibrand Street, Colac on Friday, December 9, 2022 commencing at 1:30pm.
The Funeral will leave the Church at the conclusion of the service for the Colac Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Peace of Mind Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the Church.
Please note there will be no live-streaming.
Tributes
Leave a tributeSending my love to all Doug’s family. Doug was a great bloke and a good mate to my brother Rock. Flying high with your old mate Rock now. RIP Doug.
December 20, 2022 1:22 pm
To Carol, family and friends, a good bloke gone to soon.
Helen Greening xDecember 13, 2022 11:07 am
Doug from primary school to secondary school and beyond you were always a great mate and good for a chat and laugh, we may have been born 2 days apart which you reminded me often, RIP in peace mate , say hi to grub for me
Kim Graham
December 13, 2022 10:21 am
Sorry to hear of Dougs passing, within the little time we knew him “as our very friendly mower man” he seemed to always be happy with a big smile and friendly pat for our furbaby.
Sending love to Adele, Justin and families.
December 12, 2022 11:56 pm
Deepest condolences to Carole and family.
Doug was such an amazing person and he will be deeply missed in the community.
December 09, 2022 2:03 pm
Dougy
As you young fella you imagine what it will like to meet you father in law. I could have never dreamed that we would end up mates and for that I’m a very lucky.
They amount you have done for us to over the from the gardening, to the free labour renovating out houses can never be repaid.
The way you loved cared for it and protected you family is so thing a admired about you and something I hope to emulate with our family.
I will never forget your stories that you told us. When I miss you I remind my self if those stories and I smile.
I will miss you but never forget you
Cheers JustinDecember 09, 2022 9:51 am
To all of the Swanson family our sincere condolences to you all on the passing of Doug.
December 09, 2022 8:43 am
Dear Carol Mel Adam Bec and Adel, words cannot express our sorrow, our family will always have a connection, Doug was so very proud of you all.
Rest easy Doug,
The Dent family ❤December 09, 2022 8:12 am
Dad,
I love you more today,
More than I did yesterday,
And I’ll love you more tomorrow,
More than I already do today.Mel x
December 09, 2022 6:21 am
Dad
To me you are a legend, one of a kind, never to be replaced.
You taught me to appreciate the little things and that life is for living but find a balance.
You always told me I was capable, deserving and you would be there helping without needing to be asked.
I’ll miss the days of you calling Bub or knobster while you would give a horsey bite or a punch in the guts.
Without you dad I wouldn’t have a backbone, good taste in music or love the smell of freshly cut grass mixed with petrol.
My girls will always have their camcorder of you, their Poppy and we promise to look after Nanny x
So, today is your day.
Today you see your Dad.
Today you see Nan and Pop.
Today you fly high.
But the music does not die!Love you Dad,
Love Adele xxoDecember 08, 2022 11:21 pm
My deepest sympathy to the Swanson family, on the loss of a treasured Husband, Father & Grandfather. He will be solely missed by everyone that knew him. I've got great memories, of working with Doug, in my younger days at Target. Your in my thoughts Carole. 💔💔
December 08, 2022 9:11 pm
Doug, a hard working man devoted to his family gone way too soon.
To Carole, Melanie, Adam, Bec and Adele our thoughts are with you all.
Kerrie and Paul Schroder.December 08, 2022 7:56 pm
Deepest sympathy to Carole, Mel, Adam, Bec, Adele and Family, a good friend gone to soon. Doug you were fun, loving and always up for a beer and a laugh. We had many good times together.. you will be missed by many.
Love Damian, Jenny, Zac and Courtney xxDecember 08, 2022 4:51 pm
Dad
Having breakfast with you every morning as a kid,
One day I thought you’d left for work and I missed you.
You came out and said it’s alright I’m still here.
This morning I ran to the kitchen but you were already gone.
I miss you Dad
Love your son AdamDecember 08, 2022 3:32 pm
On behalf of all the staff at JDMC Constructions, we wish to give our deepest sympathy to Justin, Adele and the Swanson family on the passing of Doug.
Doug has been a friend, colleague and inspiration to all the members of the JDMC team. His laughs and warmth will be sorely missed. His fighting spirit was and will always be the legacy of a great man.
December 08, 2022 3:19 pm
Thank you Doug for all your kindness, strength and caring for me and our family.
Forever loved, forever missed. 💙
December 08, 2022 12:41 pm
Deepest sympathy to Carole, Melanie, Adam, Rebecca and Adele and the Swanson family on the passing of Doug (Swano).
Great memories of fun times at the SEC. Always up for a chat, a joke and a laugh. Gone too soon.
Faye FoxDecember 08, 2022 12:00 pm
To My Dad
If I could give you one thing in life
It would be the Ability to see yourself through my eyes
Only then would you realise how special you are to me.Thank you for believing in me more than I believe in myself
Thank you for your constant support, endless love & for being my loving father/dad and friend.I will always be your loving daughter and you will always be my Greatest Hero.
There are no words that explain the feeling of loss I have, and when you finally hear my song make sure you are there waiting for me as promised.
Your loving daughter Bec ❤️
December 08, 2022 9:30 am
To all Doug's family please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences on his passing. Doug was a ripper bloke who had the knack of putting a smile on your dial whenever in his presence, a hard toiling, proud family man who always had time for others. Fought the hard fight and now at rest. RIP Doug from the Cartwright family.
Rod CartwrightDecember 07, 2022 11:06 pm
Deepest Sympathy to Carole and family on the passing of Doug. He was always a happy, fun loving person. We have always appreciated the help and care he gave to my mum.
Kind regards
Anne and John Abbott.December 06, 2022 9:24 pm
Our Pop
You told us stories
You made us laugh
You took us places near and far
You were brave, loyal, strong and smart.
You were our Pop we loved you so much.
You made us laugh and our faces glow,
If we searched the world we would never find a Pop like you.
We will miss absolutely everything about you, our Spiderpop our Hero.
You were our one and only, we love you so much.
You are and always will be our Pop
❤️
Isabelle and Hamish 🦖🦕December 06, 2022 7:57 pm
Deepest sympathy to all of “Swannies “ family . Got a memory from way back from my mum and dad yesterday that Doug was the one that took my brother to get his first tattoo ( unbeknowns to my mum and dad ) 🤣 . I’m sure you all have lots of funny and wonderful memories that will be held close to your hearts .
Jo & Michael (Mary) 💙 JamiesonDecember 06, 2022 9:06 am
What a great mate always ready to help some one.will be deeply missed Doug.what a great family and my love to the family Larry.
December 05, 2022 8:37 pm
Whenever we crossed paths, always had a great chat about life and whatever was happening at the time and always finished on a joke about mum, which are everlasting memories.
Deepest condolences to Carol, Adam, Mel, Bec , Adele and extended family, My thoughts are with you all.
May you rest in peace Uncle DougDecember 05, 2022 3:04 pm
Deepest sympathy to Carole and family. Doug was a colleague who always added made the work environment enjoyable with his joyful nature. Liz Weedon
December 05, 2022 1:08 pm
To carol and all the Swanson family, our deepest sympathy goes to you all on the passing of Doug.He was a friend to all who new him .Fond memories of running with him at the Colac leisure runners.R.I.P Doug. Jennie and Gavan Nicholls and family Warrnambool
December 05, 2022 12:45 pm
To Carole and family. So sorry to hear of Doug's passing. We were neighbours years ago in Morrison Street then worked with you both at Colanda. Doug was a hard worker but always loved a chat and told lots of jokes. May he be at peace now. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Chris and Matthew Tippins.
December 05, 2022 12:01 pm
Dougie (cupcake) you were one of a kind, great workmate, great friend.
Always ready to help, never a dull moment.
You fought a good fight, always positive and you always made us laugh.
Thanks for your friendship, text messages, we will miss you mate.
Our love to Carole and family
One in a million, rest easy now
Catch you later cupcake
Wendy , Ricky, Bek and HaylsDecember 05, 2022 11:23 am
Fond memories of cousin Doug who is now resting peacefully after a long battle. Deepest sympathy to Carole and family on your loss. You must be so proud of the man he obviously was and how loved by all who knew him. We regret we are unable to be at the service but will be with you in spirit. Love from Lynton and Lyn Mott.
December 05, 2022 10:01 am
Dear Carol, Mel, Adam, Rebecca and Adele and families.
Doug was a wonderful friend over many years, he was always there if you needed him the courage he showed over the past few months was inspirational but not surprising. He was a great family man one of a kind, never to be forgotten.
Rest in peace SwannieRoss and Wendy Jackson and family
December 05, 2022 9:45 am
Dougy,
It’s hard to believe you’re gone. Your were always a constant source of strength and reliability to everyone. Your dedication to your family and the people you love was inspiring. You have given so much and asked for so little.We will miss you at our ‘May I’ nights, mostly because we enjoyed taking your money!
Thank your for all the memories, kindness, hilarious stories and rude jokes. We will miss you, but never forget you
Rest easy Dougy,
Love Molly and Dean
December 04, 2022 8:21 pm
Deepest sympathy to Carole and Family on the passing of Doug. We will never forget Doug for his happy and caring demeanour, and positive outlook on life. Sadly missed. Sincere Regards
December 04, 2022 5:37 pm
So very sad to hear of Doug s passing
Thoughts are with you Carole and family at this very difficult time
Doug always had a smile whether at work or when you lived around the corner and we would cross pathsDecember 04, 2022 4:56 pm
Our Heartfelt Sympathy to Carole and family on the loss of your dearly loved husband and father Doug.
He was a real character and a hard working man, with a great work ethic.
I will always remember how good he was to my mother and she also thought a lot of him…. “Doug could do no wrong!”
I also have great memories from the old SEC days.
John and Rhonda DanaherDecember 04, 2022 3:14 pm
To Carol, Adam, Mel, Bec and Adele, sending you all much love and support. Thank you for the time I spent with Doug recently.
As you know, my brother Barry and Doug were good mates at school and they played baseball together for Colac in the early years.
He sends his heartfelt condolences from Sydney.
Growing up, the Davis and Swanson families were neighbours, sharing great stories with Doug over the back fence at Morrison Street.
Many years later working at Colanda with Doug and Carol, we would reminisce about those times and share a lot of laughs.
Then, most recently moving into Colac only to discover my neighbour was Adam, and so the family connection continued.
From our family to yours we will always think of Doug’s smile and laughter and the many stories told.
A great neighbour, friend and work colleague, you will be greatly missed by all who knew you mate.I guess we never did get to take that cardboard cut out car thru the Maccas drive thru, but boy it would have been funny.
Journey well Doug.
Sandra Davis and family.December 04, 2022 9:32 am
Most loved and admired Brother-in-law of Barry,Heather and family.
A true family man who will sadly be missed but never forgotten.December 04, 2022 9:12 am
To Carole and family, sending our Deepest sympathy and condolences to you all. Great mate and friend to many.
RIP Doug.
Bill and Debbie Melville. Innisfail. NQLD.December 04, 2022 8:20 am
Sending condolences to Carol, Melanie, Adam, Rebecca, Adele, and extended family.0
Such a happy and joyous man.
Rest in Peace Doug.December 03, 2022 9:48 pm
Dear Carole and family, we are going to miss the banter from across the road like hey u r mowing your lawns the wrong way, your shout for a 🍺.a great neighbour and more importantly a good friend.RIP mate gone way to soon,Jason, Jodie and family.
December 03, 2022 9:42 pm
No words I can say or message I can send to you will express how much my brother meant to me. Our hearts are broken. To Carole and family -0 we are truly sorry for your loss.
Kevin and MargaretDecember 03, 2022 9:16 pm
Dear Uncle Doug,
Gosh you really will be one never to forget!
Full off jokes and laughter 👍
You have been a huge part of my life and always will!
But never forget uncle Dougie!!!!!!!!
Words can’t express how sad I am to hear you are not with us and that you are finally at peace.
Will miss you forever and ever
Dad and you are the BEST!! 💜❤️👍❤️❤️❤️
Lost of love to the family and friends .
Casey xxx❤️💜💝December 03, 2022 7:40 pm
Tugger you fort the fight but your time has come deepest sympathy to carol and family we will meet again one day and have a good old laugh another good bloke gone to soon tucker & anne
December 03, 2022 7:37 pm
RIP Doug,
Deepest Sympathy to Carole & family.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Chris DellDecember 03, 2022 7:31 pm
Our dear mate and best friend .So many great times shared travelling over seas and caravanning and many a Friday night in your shed .Our hearts breaking to know we will never get to see that fantastic happy smile and cheek you throw at me (Wendy).What we would give to hear that laugh .Many a road trip with Brian on the motor bikes and so many family events we have shared .Cheers mate every cheer will have your name on it .Such a great dad ,husband and poppie you will never be forgotten.Our thoughts and love to Carole and family .All our love swannie from Wendy ,Brian and family
December 03, 2022 7:01 pm
Thinking of you Carol and family Doug was a light to behold alway happy willing to stop and have a chat.
Doug was do proud of you Carol and his family .
He will be missed by many
Sandra RookeDecember 03, 2022 5:01 pm
Knew you from way back when, Doug. You fought hard. Thank you for the laughter you always shared. Rest easy.
December 03, 2022 4:46 pm
To Carole and Family ,our deepest condolences to you all on the passing of Doug. May treasured memories comfort you all at this sad time
Wanda and Terry McNamaraDecember 03, 2022 4:01 pm
Heartfelt condolences to Carole and family,
Hopefully the cold beer is flowing up there, many stories will be getting told. You had a great work ethic, always happy to lend a helping hand and have a chat about the kids etc. You were extremely proud of your family. Many happy memories to speak about and also hold close to our hearts. You will be sadly missed by all.
Love Rach, Shaun, Liam and JaiDecember 03, 2022 3:07 pm
My deepest sympathies go to you Carole and family on the passing of Doug. So sorry to hear this news..I remember Doug as a very, kind, caring person who I had great respect for.
Julie Patterson.December 03, 2022 2:53 pm
To the Swanson family my Deepest Condolences on the passing of Doug , what a shock hit me when l received the sad news, Doug was a very funny guy and had
time fora chat to everyone, l cherish the time l worked with him at Colanda , left this world for heaven far too soon,
RIP Doug
Bryson Hodge
BrisbaneDecember 03, 2022 2:35 pm
Deepest sympathy Adele! I didn’t know you dad but he must of been a ripper to breed and rear an incredible daughter like you. Thinking of you, Justin, Evie and Georgia xxx
December 03, 2022 2:07 pm
Deepest sympathy to caorol and family another good man gone to soon you put up a good fight tugger we will miss the bullshit stories peter& anne
December 03, 2022 2:06 pm
Deepest sympathy to carol melanie,adam,rebecca & adele on the passing of doug.wherever a beautiful soul has been theres always a trail of beautiful memories.you always managed to sneak up & scare crap out of me in the supermarket can still hear you laughing now saying sorry bo.rest peacefully swanie. Love from mandi,jon,trent,luke,josh,bryony,april &aria also leonie bowen & family
December 03, 2022 1:43 pm
Sincere sympathy to Carole and all Doug's family, you put up a great fight mate, you can now rest in peace. Thinking of you all. Love Rhonda and Ray Bateson
December 03, 2022 1:05 pm
Deepest sympathy to Carole and the Swanson Family i will remember the good times we had in the early target days all the lawn mowing jokes as you left your laughter but most of all your friendship a great bloke who will be sadly missed RIP 'SMILEY' say hello to Frank
December 03, 2022 10:36 am
Thinking of you at this very sad time Carole, Melanie, Adams, Rebecca and Adele
Your partners and grandchildren
A great neighbour for many years.
Go forth now Doug your work on earth is done.
Much love and hugs 💔
Bernie (dec ) Colleen O’Shannassy and familyDecember 03, 2022 8:05 am
Dearest Carole and Family
It was my absolute privilege to care for Doug. He was always full of jokes and entertainment as soon as he walked through the door for treatment, it was never about him, he wanted everyone else to have a good time when he was in the room. . A kind and caring husband, father and grandfather, I hope all the wonderful memories of great holidays gone by help you through the tough days ahead. Lots of Love Charlotte & Lucy Henry & Family xxDecember 03, 2022 7:54 am
Fly high Digby you will always be a legend ❤️
Condolences to Carole and family
So long mate
SaurasDecember 03, 2022 1:13 am
Rest peacefully Doug. Sending love to Carole Mel, Adam, Rebecca & Adele.
Julie and Brian Menzies and family.December 02, 2022 11:27 pm
Sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to Doug’s family.
May his soul RIPDecember 02, 2022 11:18 pm
What a ripper of a mate gone way to soon , you fought a courages battle Doug . All our love to Carole, Mel ,Adam, Bec , Adele and their families Bull and Vicki
December 02, 2022 11:11 pm
Omg we do I start you will be missed by myself Mick and the grandkids I will miss driving down the street see you and the wife walking home and I stop get in you two and of we go and take you both home and the time you was mowing the lawn across the road talking about the good old days
So my heart goes out to you wife and your kids a this very sad time
Until we meet again RIP DougDecember 02, 2022 11:06 pm
Sincere sympathy to you Carol and all of Doug's family, you fought a great fight Doug, may you now rest in peace. Our thoughts are with you all. Love from Rhonda and Ray Bateson
December 02, 2022 10:40 pm
Doug you were one in a million. A great work colleague and you had the greatest sense of humour. You eill be greatly missed. Deepest of condolences to Carole, Adam, Adele and family. RIP
December 02, 2022 10:12 pm
To Mel, Rebecca and Adam and family I’m so sorry to hear the loss of your loving father husband uncle he was a wonderful guy. He was always for a lot of remember hanging out with you guys when he was when we were young when we used to live up the road on Wednesday and we always hang out here. Always say hi to us so I would like to say rest in peace Doug You are going to miss by a lot of people rest in peace. I’m so sorry to hear about your eyes. My thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time. Love from Catherine and Claire and all my family. So sorry to hear about your loss rest in peace, Doug.
December 02, 2022 10:09 pm
To the good times and laughs that we had there was never a dull moment. You enjoyed your life whether it was work or play. The hardest worker I have ever known. Time for rest now Doug. You will be missed by family and friends. I will keep the positive thoughts as you did and make the bad seem good.
Beano.December 02, 2022 9:44 pm
Dear Doug
I will miss your smiling face
I will always remember your kind words when talking with you at work and how you told me you were proud of my life plans.Thank you for being you.
Love Jerrica, Gavin and Dante
December 02, 2022 7:05 pm
Condolences to Carole and family.
RIP Swani , great memories from years gone by forever kept.
Spike…..December 02, 2022 7:05 pm
Our condolences to you Carol Melanie, Adam, Rebecca and Adele Partners and grandchildren.
A fantastic neighbour of many years you will be very sadly missed Doug.
Go forth now. Your work on earth is done.
Rest in peace.
Bernie( Dec ) Colleen O’Shannassy and familyDecember 02, 2022 7:00 pm
So heartbreaking to hear. Sending all my love to the beautiful Swanson family. Doug was a great man, a character and dear family friend. No doubt he was surrounded by his most loved and cherished over the last few weeks. Xo
December 02, 2022 6:56 pm
To Carol and Family ,deepest sympathy on the passing of Doug
Wanda and Terry McNamara and FamilyDecember 02, 2022 6:45 pm
Such a lovely man. Deepest sympathies to you all
December 02, 2022 6:36 pm
RIP Douglas you were such a funny bugger and I m glad I have loads of great memories
Condolences to Carol and the family
Have a beer with FrankieDecember 02, 2022 6:24 pm
Deepest sympathy Carole and family on this very sad news of Doug's passing, way to young. A work colleague over many years up on the hill, rest peacefully Doug after a courageous fight. Julie Campbell
December 02, 2022 6:22 pm
Condolences to the Swanson family I remember working with Doug and he was a such a great fella. RiP Doug
Barbara van BreugelDecember 02, 2022 6:19 pm
So long our beautiful friend, taken from his loving family and friends way too soon, we’ll remember you fondly Doug your friendship, that raucous laughter and story telling will never be forgotten. I’m gonna miss “ hey Nowellsy what’s happening?” Hope dads got the Darwin stubby open 😜. Carol, Mel, Adam, Bec , Adele and families we offer our love and heartfelt sympathy and support. xoxo
RIP Doug we were privileged to call you our friend ❤️
Lorraine ( Nowellsy) Gaz & familyDecember 02, 2022 6:18 pm
Doug, great workmate and friend, always ready for a laugh and to tell a joke or two. Deepest sympathy to Carole, and family.
Jan Watson and family.
December 02, 2022 6:15 pm
Deepest sympathy to Carol and Family and extended family we go back to the early days of Target with Doug He and Frank use to get up to some mischief and we have been friends ever since Smiley RIP now you will be missed by so many people
December 02, 2022 5:46 pm