Douglas Christopher Pelton

1. Douglas Christopher Pelton
2. Age 72
3. #412-2100 Sherobee Road 
4. Mississauga,Ontario 
5. L5A 4C5
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7. Died in Mississauga Hospital on May 23, 2026.
8. Survived by three cousins: Linda Pelton; Arthur Pelton; John Pelton.
9. Predeceased by his parents.
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Doug died suddenly in hospital from a cardiac arrest (of unknown cause but likely a pre-existing heart condition). He was in hospital for a fracture from a fall he had taken a few days previously. Doug was a first cousin but we grew up in different cities, so I really just got to know him a few years ago when I moved to Toronto. I am looking forward to hearing from his friends who knew him much better than I did.

We did talk every Sunday evening on the phone, and he let me know about his long-standing interests in Japanese and British Sci-fi, and in wrestling and hockey. And he regaled me always with his wordplays, especially his puns. He emailed me weekly and I can’t think how many different ways he played on his own name and our “cuz” relationship. I know he was also deeply into the music he loved, and an avid follower for decades of bands he had known and often had met.

I also am aware of how generous he was with his friends over the years.  Please add your memories and photographs to the tribute wall.

Linda Pelton