Douglas Halcro 1942 ~ 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our dear husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Douglas James Halcro passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Victoria Hospital, on March 30, 2022.

Doug is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Sylvianne; his son, Derril (Kim) Halcro and their children, Celeste Halcro, Colton Halcro, Josh Hustej, Lacey Fisher (Willis Sin) and their children, Brantley, Reo & Willa, Rayelle Fisher (Justin Hirtle); his daughters, Debbie (Terry) Newell and their children, Keisha Newell, Tyson (Cassidy) Newell and their son Bentley, Karter Newell and Karson Newell; Wanda (Roy) Armstrong and her children, Jade Dreaver (Rod McHarg) and her daughter Violet, Chaz Dreaver (Melanie Hicks) and her daughter Sophia. His brothers, Leonard Halcro, Floyd (Lucy) Halcro, Carmen Halcro, Bruce (Dori) Halcro; his sisters, Audrey (Rick) Barber, Joan Barmby-Halcro; his brother-in-law, George Rabut (Cory); his sisters-in-law, Lucy McDougall (Craig Inkster), Irene (Wayne) Miner, Annette (Greg) Chicoine, Norma-Jean Halcro, Jackie Halcro; and his aunt, Iona Lepine. As well as numerous nieces, nephews, and their families.

He was predeceased by his parents, Austin & Marjorie Halcro; his brothers, Ken Halcro, Leslie Halcro, Don Halcro, Cyril Halco; his sister, Lila Halcro; his parents-in-law, Rene & Anna Rabut; his sisters-in-law, Doris Halcro, Raymonde Royer; his brother in-law, Stanley Royer; his nephews, Eddie Royer and Sheldon McDougall and his niece, Gail Halcro-Gobeil.

Doug was born on December 1, 1942, to Austin and Marjorie Halcro. Doug was raised on a farm in the Gerrond District south of Prince Albert. He attended school at Gerrond, MacDowall, and Prince Albert Composite High School. Doug’s first full-time job was with the RM of Prince Albert. Doug started working for the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool (Livestock Division) in 1961 at Prince Albert. Doug married the loved of his life, Sylvianne Rabut, on May 4, 1963, and together they raised three children, Derril, Debbie, and Wanda. Doug and family returned to Prince Albert in 1984, after moving several times for his work with the Wheat Pool. He retired in 1996 after 35 years. Doug also drove highway bus for Prince Albert Northern, school bus for Saskatchewan Rivers School Division, and cab for Grey Cab, which he truly loved doing. Doug so enjoyed driving school bus, and seeing all the kids smiling faces every day. Whether It was driving semi-trailer, bus or cab, Doug was always happy when driving. He always talked about the people he met and the adventures he had. Doug loved being at White Swan Lake where him and Sylvianne had a seasonal site. They spent the whole summer there usually enjoying the company of all their children and grandchildren. He loved being at the lake and you would often see him waiting at the shore till everyone was back in off the lake. Doug loved fishing and was always ready to hop in the boat when one of the guys would stop by to take him out fishing.

Due to a decline in his health over the last few years, he went in to care at the Herb Bassett Home in 2019 for a few months, and then moved to Mont St. Joseph’s Home, where he resided until his passing.

The family would like to extend a very special thank you to all the staff at Mont St. Joseph and Herb Bassett care homes, as well as the staff at the Victoria Hospital for the wonderful care Doug received.

The Celebration of Doug’s Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at River Park Funeral Home, in Prince Albert, SK, with Father DJ Vu officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Doug’s name to Parkinson Canada, 4211 Yonge Street, Suite 316, Toronto, ON, M2P 2A9. Online condolences may be left at https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/riverpark/obituaries/douglas-halcro/81295 . Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of River Park Funeral Home, (306) 764-2727, Paula Hanson, Funeral Director.

• Date : 2022-03-30
• Location : Prince Albert, SK