Captain Douglas “Sully” Sullivan Retired TFS – Former TFD (L-113)
Captain Douglas Paul Sullivan – Aug 1946 – Oct 2021
SULLIVAN, Douglas P. “Sully” Died Peacefully at the age of 75, at Margaret Bahen Hospice in Newmarket, Ontario on Sunday, October 17, 2021, holding hands with his family. Beloved father to Kimberley and the late Sandra Sullivan. Loving brother to Darlene White, Janice Malone (Maurice), Frances McLeod (Ron).
Doug was born and raised in Toronto’s East End. He graduated from Danforth Tech and pursued a career with the Toronto Fire Department in 1970. He moved up the ladder of promotions and retired as Captain. “Sully”, as he was called, had many fond memories working with various Fire Halls in Toronto and was proud to belong to such a coveted brotherhood of First Responders.
Doug was an avid reader and loved to keep people up to date on current events. He enjoyed spending time at his trailer during the summer months with his friends at Lyndhurst Park. Uncle Doug will be missed by his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and nephews at the family celebrations he so enjoyed along with the wide circle of family members and friends he cared for.
A Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Private funeral service to follow in the Peter Giffen Memorial Chapel.
Celebration of Life and Committal service to take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Douglas’ memory may be made to Margaret Bahen Hospice www.myhospice.ca/support-my-hospice. Online condolences may be placed at www.giffenmackdanforth.com
Sincerest Condolences from all our Retiree Groups, go out to his family and friends.
In Solidarity, Retired Toronto Fire Fighters Association I.A.F.F. Local 3888