Douglas died peacefully at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute with his loving wife by his side. Doug served for thirty five years with the Corps of the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RCEME) and Sylvie served for twenty years as a Logistic Officer (Finances).
Douglas' health was affected by a condition named Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CETPH). This condition could no longer be controlled by numerous medications. Thanks to the University of Ottawa Hypertension Pulmonary Clinic, in particular DR V. Contreras and his dedicated staff as well as to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Hospital`s staff for exceptional Palliative Care, and for providing us a comforting moral support.
He is survived by his much loved spouse Sylvie, their sons, Joel and David (Roxanne Lefebvre) and grandchildren Nicole Anderson and Jacob Anderson.
He also leaves his sisters Alice Sherritt (Gordon), Maple Ridge, BC and his brother Ronald Wingert (Edita Dioneda), Regina, Sask. along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents, Alfred and Fia Wingert (Kvaas). Alfred was born and raised in Regina, Sask. and Fia was born and raised in Pitts Meadows, BC.
Douglas was born in Regina, Sask. He graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in Chemical Engineering under the Regular Officer Training Plan.
He completed his Basic Training in Chilliwack, BC, in 1974 where he met his future wife, Sylvie Guillot, who was also completing her Basic Training. They were married in Arvida, Québec in 1976. Both completed a demanding and very fulfilling military career.
Douglas had numerous postings (to name some): Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, 73rd Coy of 1 Canadian Service Battalion, Canadian Force Base Calgary, three tours with 1 Service Battalion, The Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadian), Land Force Command Headquarters, and 89 Canadian Logistic Unit.
He also served at National Defence Headquarters in many directing positions, including with Director General Equipment Program Management and the Project Management Office Light Armoured Vehicles.
In 1977, he was in Egypt for six months including the Six days war. He served in Namibia during the UN monitored elections for a period of five months in 1990. He commanded the 202nd Workshop Depot from 2003 to 2005.
He was extremely proud of his native Saskatchewan. He did the promotion of his province at every possible occasion. This was highly noted, in 2005, when he proudly received the Saskatchewan Centennial medal from the Honorable DR Lynda M Haverstock, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan for having been a brilliant Saskatchewan`s ambassador.
In 2008, from the National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa, Colonel Douglas Wingert retired from the Canadian Armed Forces. Following retirement, he was a consultant with ADGA between 2009 and 2011.
In 2011, Douglas and Sylvie bought a condo in Maple Ridge, BC in order to be closer to his aging mother, uncles and aunts. Sylvie and Douglas spent a few months each year with them.
This last transition in the life of a loved one, still young at heart and in spirit made us realize how important the needs are to care for cardiac patients. The family would greatly appreciate that, in lieu of flowers, donations be to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation.
Our journey with this Institution made us realize how many more families could be helped with donations to the Foundation instead of flowers. We thank you in advance for your generosity.
There will be a celebration of Douglas' life at Beechwood National Memorial Center, 280 Beechwood Ave., Ottawa, Ontario on Thursday, January 18th, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. For messages of condolence please visit www.beechwoodottawa.ca
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