DELAMAR, Ramsey Douglas "Doug" - 82, Hackett's Cove, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 8, 2004, in the Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building, QEII, Halifax. Born December 17, 1921 in Bootle, England, he was the youngest son of the late Edward and Emily (Rankin) Delamar. During the Second World War, Doug joined the British Army; as a member of the Royal Signal Corps his postings took him to Burma and India. He followed his grandfather and great-grandfather as the third generation serving in India in the British Army. In 1956, Doug immigrated to Canada, with his family joining him the following year. His employers included EMI Cossar, Hermes Electronics and the Nova Scotia Research Foundation. Doug played an active role in the community. For many years, he could be found performing duties as a lay reader, Sunday school teacher and a choir member of St. Peter's Anglican Church in Hackett's Cove. He was a member of the Seabright Legion, Branch 116, holding the position of president and later chaplain. Upon his retirement, Doug, along with his wife, Joan, founded the St. Margaret's Bay White Caps Club for Seniors, serving as president for 10 years. Doug was an avid gardener and loved nothing more than working in his garden. He also enjoyed travel, bowling with the gang and playing in the White Caps Band. Doug is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joan (Blundell); daughter, Susan (Frank) Reid, Truro; son, Stephen (Margaret), Rosedale, B.C.; grandchildren, Lisa, Rebecca, Richard, Melissa, Bobby, Jody Lynn, Joseph, Jennifer; great-grandchildren, Keith, Lena, Jenae, Malachi, Jonah; sister, Muriel Smith, Halifax; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother, Edward; sisters, Irene and Audrey. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors Monday from 7-9 p.m., the Seabright Legion No. 116 will hold a Legion service at 7:30 p.m., both in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon. A celebration of Doug's life will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Hackett's Cove, Rev. Tom Kerr officiating. Committal will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building, QEII or a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be made at: www.rawalker.ca