McEwen, Douglas Charles Passed away peacefully at the Smiths Falls Hospital following a lengthy illness on Friday, July 1, 2016 at the age of 73. He was predeceased by his parents Wilbert and Margaret (nee Giles) McEwen. Beloved husband and best friend of Colleen (nee Kennedy). Devoted father of Doug and Mark (Janis) McEwen. Cherished grandfather of Jordan, Carson, Peyton, Kendra and Brady. Doug will be sadly missed by his brothers Murray (Sharon), Michael (Barb) and Greg (Bonnie), as well as his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m. A service to celebrate his life will take place in the Chapel on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Smiths Falls Hospital Foundation ~ Palliative Care.