Douglas Charles Judson

Born in Toronto, ON to Wilfred and Elsie in 1933, Doug grew up loving sports. He played many and was proficient at most including hockey and baseball.

Doug spent his life working in the food business where he started working for Campbell's Soup for many years before working with several independent food companies. Doug was instrumental in setting up an annual "Buyers vs. Sellers" hockey game for the industry that soon morphed into a game for charity with some NHL Oldtimers.

Doug and Anne and their young family lived in Etobicoke, ON before moving to Aurora, ON where they spent many years together. It was during his time here that he became a local celebrity by broadcasting local sports. With his infectious smile, witty personality and love for sports, he followed up broadcasting the games with hosting "Sportsbeat Aurora" on cable tv for many years.

Anyone who was lucky enough to eat with Doug would know not to fall for the "What's that?!?" and when they turned back would notice missing french fries or ice cream or cookies. He would also proudly gift you with a seemingly infinite number of Dad jokes. There also may never have been another person who loved ice cream more than Doug. Which flavour? Didn't matter.

If you wanted to find Doug there was a good chance he was on a tennis court. It became a passion of his which he didn't give up until after his 90th birthday. He cherished a game with the guys as he liked to play golf with his son and grandson. When asked how he played the answer always came with a smile and a sigh. "Some good ones and some bad ones."

Anne and Doug later moved to Thornhill, ON and spent many a cold winter under the sunshine in Florida. It perfectly suited Doug's love of tennis and Anne's love of shopping.

Doug loved dogs. He was a soft touch if you needed a dog sitter. The furry loves of his life were a cocker spaniel named Maggie and, later, a golden retriever that Doug and Anne rescued named Max. He had little resistance to the pleading eyes of a dog sitting at his feet during Christmas dinner.

Unfortunately, in the summer of 2023 Doug lost his beloved daughter Susan to cancer, but was fortunate to have been able to travel down to Florida to visit and spend time with her in the Spring.

He was very proud of his grandchildren Cassie, Brittany (Dan), Mackenzie and Cooper and great grandchildren Ember and Eira and was always ready to make them laugh.

Doug passed away from cancer in Oak Ridges in his 91st year with his son and wife by his bedside.

"I've had a good life. I wish it was longer but I've had a good life."

-Doug Judson

A celebration of Doug's life will be held at Oakview Terrace Reception Centre, 13256 Leslie St, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 1A2 on Friday, September 13th from 2:00 pm till 4:00 pm