Douglas Guinn
| Douglas Guinn | |
|---|---|
| Died | 2017-08-02 |
| Occupation | Auto body repairman; business owner |
| Employer | Thunder Bay Appraisals |
| Partner | |
Douglas "Doug" Guinn (died 2 August 2017, aged 84) was a Scarborough-born auto body repairman and businessman who ran Thunder Bay Appraisals and stood as a Conservative candidate in 1997.[1][2]
Life and family
Guinn was born in Scarborough, Ontario, and moved to Port Arthur in 1966. As an auto body repairman he owned and operated his own business, Thunder Bay Appraisals, from 1972.[1] He was a long-time member of Kinsmen and K40, honoured for 50 years of service, and was active in politics, running for the Conservative Party in 1997, serving as president of its riding association and sitting on the boards of the Lakehead Conservation Authority and Foundation.[1]
He enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing and was a well-known storyteller. He died in hospital on 2 August 2017, aged 84, survived by his wife Darlene, sons Darren and Ian, four grandchildren and his brother William. His parents Orville and Gladys, a daughter, a brother and a sister died before him. The funeral was held at Trinity United Church.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Obituary for Douglas Guinn, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), August 2017, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ The Chronicle-Journal, 4 August 2017, p. 8(B)