DOUG CHRISTIE

Condolences & Memories (46 entries)

• My condolences Cathy, I just found out recently of Doug's passing. I will always appreciate his mentorship, friendship and laughter. I can remember a charity baseball game out in St. James between clinics; I was able to hit one over him that day, but his next up to bat, he simply creamed that ball over my head. Later, he said to me with a smile, 'you still have a lot to learn kid' and put his arm around me. I truly appreciated his mentorship as an employer, colleague, 'elder' on the PPPMI Board and friend. RIP Doug - Posted by: Chris Bisignano (colleague) on: Jan 05, 2023

• I just found out today of Doug’s passing as I googled the clinic to make an appointment to see him. To say I am shocked is an understatement. This is terribly sad news and my heart goes out to his family. He never missed a chance to talk proudly of you all and lit up when speaking of his grandkids. He will be sadly missed. He was always such a professional and healer. I knew I could count on Doug to fix what hurt. Even though we are similar in age I will always remember how he would call me “kiddo” at appointments!!! Many hugs to Cathy and the rest of his family. He will be missed. - Posted by: Cheryl Ridley (Client) on: Jan 30, 2022

• I did not know Doug well, our paths crossed briefly when Doug was a student physiotherapist. I was shocked to hear of Doug’s sudden passing. I am sending heartfelt condolences to Cathy and your family. Take care. Kathie Beach Nelson - Posted by: Kathie Beach Nelson (Colleague) on: Jan 11, 2022

• I knew Doug from high school and beyond. He was a great guy with a good sense of humour and would do anything for you. I fondly remember the Y socials at the Copa with Doug and Sid, they were special. Doug died way too young. He will be remembered fondly. - Posted by: terry douglas (friend) on: Jan 10, 2022

• Cathy and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Although I was never treated by Doug, I have several friends who were his clients. All had nothing but great things to say about him as a person and physiotherapist. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Gloria Mactavish (Client) on: Jan 10, 2022

• I was deeply saddened to hear of Doug's passing. My most sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to Cathy, Grant, and family. My memories of Doug date back to EK YMCA days and the many antics we would get into including leadership and fun activities and participation In Men’s Water Polo team. Although separated by time and distance, we were connected by a friendship that dates back to the 1960’s. Doug was a good man always looking after others before himself and will be missed. Rest in peace, my friend. My mother Stephanie Kupskay of Winnipeg also expresses her deepest sympathies for your loss. John Kupskay, Sidney BC - Posted by: John Kupskay (long time friend) on: Jan 09, 2022

• Dear Cathy, I'm so very sorry and deeply saddened for you, Trevor and your whole family! Dear Doug he was such a loving, wonderful and caring man and yes it's a shock to me to hear of his passing, like it must be for so many other people, family and friends who knew him so well! To me, he was so sweet like a "Caring Father" and always he would say to me before I would get up from the table: "Now take good care of yourself young lady" holding my face in his hands ever so gently! With much calmness and compassion in his voice, always he lifted my spirit with chuckles of joy that would make my day! Me and my Mom saw Doug for so many years, he was our number one physiotherapist and the very best at that! Doug was very caring to my Mom and for her he was so very special as she would tell me of his kindness! When no longer she could come to see him every time he would ask me how she was doing at the nursing home! I'm so very thankful to have known Doug, I will really much miss him! Doug Christie was truly the most special gift to all who have known him! "I pray to the Lord to take Doug in his arms and especially comfort and console his loving wife, children and grandchildren that he loved so very much!" My sincere condolence to you Cathy, Trevor and all the Christie Family! Louisa Lalonde - Posted by: Louisa Lalonde (Patient and Friend) on: Jan 05, 2022

• Very sad for all of his friends who truly knew Doug's love for life. He was taken away to soon and he always wanted to do right by everyone close to him. Rest in Peace Doug. - Posted by: Joyce Tascona (friend) on: Jan 05, 2022

• Cathy, Trevor, Karen, Brett and family. We are so devastated to hear of Doug’s passing. Our deepest condolences. I had known Doug since I was 18 years old, from our baseball games in E.K., to the socials in the basement of the “Y”, to our Frisbee tournaments at Moose Lake and the Danny MacKenzie golf tournaments. Doug was a kind, caring and sensitive person to his friends and patients needs. Especially for me over the last few years. I don’t know what I would have done without him. I will truly miss and never forget Doug. Our deepest sympathy. Doug and Darlene Chestley. - Posted by: Doug Chestley (Friend) on: Jan 03, 2022

• Cathy, Trevor, Karen, Brett and family. We are devastated to hear of Doug’s passing. Our deepest condolences. I have known Doug since I was 18 years old, from our baseball games in E.K., to the socials in the basement of the “Y”, to our Frisbee tournaments at Moose Lake and the Danny MacKenzie golf tournaments. Doug was a kind, caring and sensitive person to his friends and patients needs. Especially for me over the last few years. I don’t know what I would have done without him. I will truly miss and will never forget Doug. Our heartfelt sympathy. Doug and Darlene Chestley. - Posted by: Doug and Darlene Chestley (Friend ) on: Jan 03, 2022

• It was with unbelief that we heard of Doug’s passing. We were neighbours for 32 years, great neighbours. He looked after our house for many years while we wandered the southern states during winter months and came over and helped us when we had muscle aches. We saw him just a week before his passing and he was so excited about the arrival of their new granddaughter. He will be missed. - Posted by: Wayne and Pat Moore (Friend, neighbour) on: Jan 02, 2022

• My sincere condolences to the Christie Family, I was a friend of Dougs in the early 70s and always maintained a friendship although only seeing each other once in a blue moon, a wonderful man and friend, my heart was saddened to hear the news. Take care, Kay - Posted by: Kay Coupland (Friend) on: Jan 01, 2022

• My condolences to Cathy, Trevor and all of the Doug Christie Physio Group. Doug was a kind man and I would hear him treating other patients and he always took time to listen and everyone always seemed grateful for his help in alleviating their pain. My deepest sympathies to everyone. - Posted by: Barbara King (Client of Doug Christie Physio ) on: Dec 30, 2021

• Cathy, Trevor and Christie family. I am so sorry for your loss. May the good times you shared with Doug help to carry you through this difficult time. I was so shocked to hear of Doug's sudden passing. I had only seen him the day before in the clinic. He was not only a great physio, he was so kind and caring and treated me like a friend. I will never forget that and I will truly miss him. Sincerely, Wendy Zaplacinsky - Posted by: Wendy Zaplacinsky (long time client) on: Dec 30, 2021

• I was very shocked and saddened to hear of Doug’s sudden passing. My sincere condolences go to Cathy and their family. Besides helping alleviate my back problems for over 20 years, Doug and I spent considerable time discussing our children and hockey. He was a very sociable person and cared very much about his patients. He will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Donna Masson (Patient ) on: Dec 30, 2021

• I first met Doug back in the late 1960's at Rossmere Curling club during all nite Junior bonspiels. I do not recall the team I was on ever winning against Doug's team but I may have won some money at the never ending poker games. Luckily when we moved back to Winnipeg in the mid 1990's we joined a Friday nite mixed curling league at Rossmere which, as luck would have it, Doug and Cathy belonged to same league. Once again we do not recall too many wins against the Christie's during our time in that league. Lots of laughs and memories from parties during our High School years. When Doug's son Trevor married our niece Hilary we often laughed how our lives had become interwoven over the 50 plus years we knew each other. Doug, truly was one of the good guys, a gentleman and will be missed by his many friends, relatives and extended family. RIP Doug - Posted by: Al Raine (Friend and shirt-tail relative) on: Dec 30, 2021

• Cathy, Trevor and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry to hear of Doug's passing. Doug was a wonderful man with a great sense of humour. He will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Hal & Denise Beckett (Patients ) on: Dec 29, 2021

• To you Cathy and your family. Such a shock to read of Doug's passing. Cherish your memories. This is so sad for all of you. Prayers. Anita - Posted by: Anita Moyse (Cathy's patient) on: Dec 29, 2021

• Sending my love and thoughts to the Christie family. I have very fond memories of Doug, and he was on my mind of late. I was lucky to be part of Physiotherapy Services while we were on Osborne Street, and he encouraged me always. I am so sorry for your loss. Mila - Posted by: Mila Tettero (Friend) on: Dec 27, 2021

• Dear Cathy and Family, I'm so shocked and saddened by Doug's sudden passing...I've known him for over 30 years and will never forget the great memories we had golfing at Rossmere...especially The Danny Mackenzie tournaments! Our condolences, thoughts and prayers to You, Family and Friends. Beau and Sharron - Posted by: Beau Fritzsche (Friend) on: Dec 27, 2021

• I was very shocked to hear of the passing of Doug. He was very caring, kind and helpful. I was a patient of Doug’s for over 38 years. I liked listening to his stories about his family, especially his grandchildren. He was very sweet and patient when he looked after my mother. He will be sadly missed. Rest In Peace. - Posted by: Aline Harding (Patient and friend) on: Dec 27, 2021

• My sincere condolences Cathy, son Trevor and family. I am shocked to hear of Doug's passing. Whenever my hip would give me trouble I went to see Doug. One treatment usually took care of the problem. Doug also became a good friend and we both enjoyed golf and would always have conversations around golf. I will forever be grateful for fixing my hip issue. Al Kehler - Posted by: Al Kehler (Friend and patient ) on: Dec 26, 2021

• A series of sessions with Doug Christie over the course of five to six years has me beginning my day with a regime of exercises that keep various parts of my body working properly. The exercises I am sure are nothing special, but the advice and direction metered out by Doug during my visits to his clinic were exceptional. He cared about his patients and took great joy in making us better- both in body and mind. He was direct and precise with his recommendations and quick to dispel any questionable treatments we offered up that would be useless or harmful. He contributed to the well being of his patients in a meaningful way and will be missed. Condolences to his family and friends. Ted Muir-patient - Posted by: ted muir (patient) on: Dec 25, 2021

• Trevor- I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine how sad your Christmas will be. “When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.” - Posted by: Candace Goossen (Patient of Trevor’s) on: Dec 25, 2021

• Cathy, my sincere condolences to you and your family. I was shocked and saddened to hear of Doug's sudden passing. I will be forever grateful for the care I received and the friendship that developed over the many years as a client. Doug truly was a great human being who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Rest in peace my friend. - Posted by: Greg Joss (Client and friend) on: Dec 25, 2021

• Cathy, Trevor, Karen, and Brett, Gregg and I am so very sorry, saddened, and shocked to learn of Doug’s passing. Being cottage neighbours with the Christie Family, we became not only friends but family. Doug introduced me to windsurfing many years ago, and I have fond memories of surfing with him at Otter Falls. Although we have not spent a lot of time together since the Christies left Otter Falls, we still have wonderful memories of time spent with our “extended family”. We will always remember Doug as a kind, gentle, caring man who lived life as it should be lived. He loved his family dearly and spoke of his kids and grandkids with pride and a twinkle in his eye. Wishing you strength during this very very difficult time. Desiree & Gregg Derlago (friends & cottage neighbours) - Posted by: Desiree Derlago (friend & neighbour) on: Dec 25, 2021

• Rita and I send our love and heartfelt condolences to Cathy and family at this very difficult time. Doug was my physiotherapist, golf mentor, co-member of the EK Y's Men Club, but most of all a good friend. His professional manner at the clinic, along with his soft, calm voice, and infectious laugh enhanced the wellness of anyone needing treatment. Doug will be missed by many. Rest in peace my friend. - Posted by: John Wasney (friend) on: Dec 25, 2021

• To Cathy, Trevor and families, So shocked to hear of Doug’s too early passing. So honored to have known him within the Physiotherapy profession since he graduated and from the EK YMCA My sincerely condolences. - Posted by: Cynthia Grant (Physiotherapist ) on: Dec 25, 2021

• My deepest sympathy to Trevor and his family. Your father was a kind caring man that I got to know when I came in for treatments. I was so shocked to hear of his passing. He will be missed by all who knew him. He loved life and he adored his grandchildren. - Posted by: Judy Shkolny (Client at Doug Christie Physiotherapy ) on: Dec 25, 2021

• We are very sorry to hear of Doug’s death and your very painful loss. We remember Doug as a person who always had a smile, a wonderful laugh and a never ending willingness to help anyone and everyone. His heart and soul was so generous. Doug would light up a room when he entered. Doug possessed all those qualities that one would wish to model themselves after. Doug later cared for members of our family. He was a physiotherapist’s physiotherapist! We are grateful for his time in our lives. - Posted by: Juliette and Wayne Wood (Friends from the EK YMCA going back to the mid sixties) on: Dec 24, 2021

• Dear Hilary, Trevor and family, I was so sorry to hear of your sudden loss and my heart goes out to you at this time of grief. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Suzanne Nolette (former patient of Hilary) - Posted by: Suzanne Nolette (Former patient of Hilary ) on: Dec 24, 2021

• We are deeply saddened to hear about Doug's passing. He was a lovely man who helped us through some very tough times with his kindness, caring, and compassion. His calm and reassuring baritone voice was always soothing. Our thoughts are with Cathy and all of Doug's family. He will be greatly missed. Norah Richards and Tibor Bodi. - Posted by: Norah Richards (client) on: Dec 24, 2021

• Dear Cathy my sincere condolences to you and your family. I'm very shocked to hear about Doug's passing. I'm very grateful to have known him. Doug was a very caring physiotherapist not only to myself but everyone of clients. With my recent operation. I was very happy and pleased that he helped me. Gain the mobility in my left hip. From having a total left hip replacement. Again Cathy my sincere condolences to you and your family. Rest in peace Doug. We will meet again on a golf course in the sky. - Posted by: Leo Carriere (Fellow client ) on: Dec 24, 2021

• Doug Christie, physiotherapist, was introduced to me by my family doctor about 20 years ago. I had a number of vertebral fractures and no one had been able to help me. The first time I went to see Doug, I was in so much pain that I could hardly move without crying.. I believe that I was a challenge even for an experienced practitioner like Doug Christie. Yet, from that same day, he gave me hope of recovery. Having seen Doug regularly, I can say that at 83 years of age, I am almost pain free and still able to get around. Over the years, our friendship grew and each time after a fall or fracture when I thought recovery was impossible, Doug was always there for me, giving me not just treatment, but hope and encouragement. He was very positive no matter how bad my physical situation was and he was always right. Doug was a very kind and gentle person not just to me but to all his patients. He cared not only for our physical needs. Going to see Doug was like going to meet a friend. We chatted about just anything. Knowing I am a Catholic and a church goer, Doug would ask me to pray for him and his family sometimes when there was a need and update me on my next visit. I sure will miss him. I pray the Lord to grant him eternal rest and comfort his wife, family and friends who will surely miss him a lot. Doug, say "Hi" to Jesus for me. - Posted by: Claire Chenier (Doug's patient and friend) on: Dec 23, 2021

• I am shocked and saddened to hear about Doug's passing. Doug has been a golf friend of mine for over 45 years. He has also been my physiotherapist for many years and has helped me through numerous injuries. Cathy and familiy I am truly sorry for your loss. Larry Grant - Posted by: LARRY GRANT (Friend) on: Dec 23, 2021

• Cathy,Trevor & Hilary, Karen & Bret, A great man has left us, a super therapist, a great employer, a friend. My heart goes out to all of you for the shock , the saddness you all feel. He always made me feel welcome from day one and was a friend. A fun boss making me and my family important to the clinic. An all around great guy that will be missed by many. Hoping all your memories of him help carry you through this most difficult time. Sending hugs to all of you. The Johnson Family - Posted by: Murielle Johnson (Friend) on: Dec 23, 2021

• My sincere condolences to wife Cathy and their son Trevor and family and his physio family . I was so shocked to hear of Doug’s passing. I know he loved his grandchildren so much. I loved talking to him when I went for Physio .He was always so pleasant and he will be missed by all who knew him. - Posted by: JUDY SHKOLNY (Client at Doug Christie Physiotherapy ) on: Dec 23, 2021

• I have been a client of Cathy Christie for more than ten years. I will miss hearing Doug’s big booming voice ringing through the clinic. My deepest condolences to Cathy, Trevor and the entire Christie family. - Posted by: Judith McFarland (Friend) on: Dec 23, 2021

• We went to school(REC) together for two years. In the later years our kids played hockey for the River East Royal Knights together. We would stand together at many games and cheer the kids as they played. Me and my wife Would go to Doug Christie physiotherapy office for much needed help. Him and Cathy helped us out greatly and that was greatly appreciated also he will be sadly missed as he was a great guy. My condolences to the family. Your friend Terry Beattie - Posted by: Terry Beattie (Friend ) on: Dec 23, 2021

• I was so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. Cathy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Marlene Graceffo (Friend) on: Dec 23, 2021

• So sorry to hear of Doug's passing. I had lost contact with Doug after my retirement years ago. I first met Doug & Cathy in the early 90's while I was the Branch Manager of a local Credit Union. Over the ensuing years, Doug & I became good friends, and always found time to have an annual home & away golf outing. Doug was very well known in his profession and I know personally that he mentored many up & coming Physiotherapists. I'm a little older than Doug, but this I know for sure, 70 is way too young to depart this life. No doubt he still had many things to do on his 'to do list'. R.I.P. Bob Stroh - Posted by: Bob Stroh (Friend) on: Dec 23, 2021

• Hard to believe another good old Y guy gone way too soon! Not quite sure what to say because we go back so far and so many memories. - Posted by: Sid Ruta (Long time old friend) on: Dec 23, 2021

• We are so sorry to hear about Doug's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones. Knowing we won't see his face or hear his voice again leaves a big hole in our hearts. He was so full of life, always so kind and generous with his smiles and handshakes. He is in heaven with Jesus and his angels and his loved ones who are no longer with us. Heaven has been blessed by another very special angel called Doug. He will truly be missed by all his golfing buddies at Rossmere. Memories of him will forever remain in our hearts. Rest in peace our dear friend. God bless you and your loved ones. With Love and Respect, Sylvia and Gordie Bowen. - Posted by: Sylvia and Gordon Bowen, (Friends at Rossmere Golf Club) on: Dec 23, 2021

• Trevor, I am so sorry to hear about your dad's sudden passing. Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you during this very difficult journey. Deepest sympathy to you and your family. - Posted by: Suzanne Johnson (Receive physio Trevor) on: Dec 23, 2021

• Dear Cathy and family, I am saddened beyond words to express my sympathy to you and the family. I was referred to Doug by Dr. Norm Hill when I was in university, with a concern that would permanently affect my lifestyle. Well, Doug worked with me all these years, and returned my quality of life to me with his exceptional skill, all the while with his lovely laugh to comfort me. I am forever grateful to him. Rennie Bodi - Posted by: Rennie Bodi (Patient and friend ) on: Dec 23, 2021

• Doug was a very kind and passionate man. He always put everyone first and never complied. He had a very loving heart and always had a smile. You will be missed dearly and forever in my heart. - Posted by: Janice Gray (Long time friend ) on: Dec 23, 2021