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Posted Aug 22, 2024 | 11:58 AM
Royce Doxtator passed away at Quinte Health – Belleville General Hospital on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Leola Doxtator (nee Higgins) for 69 years, 70 years together. Loving father of Stephen Doxtator of Ameliasburg, Dwayne (Kim) Doxtator and Todd (Tayna) Doxtator both of Consecon. Proud grandfather of Heidi Doxtator (Steve Chekmar), Josh (Lindsey) Doxtator, Robert (Kristy) Doxtator, Jessica, (Keith) Chesterton, Jacob Doxtator and Jordan Doxtator and great grandfather of Griffin, Harry, Will, Jack, Blake and Willow. Royce is survived by his siblings, Les (Dianne) Doxtator, Everett (Karen) Doxtator, Beverly (Mert) Maven and Louri (John) Franklin. Brother in-law of Coleen Doxtator, Reta (Dennis) Brooks and Debbie (Roy) Thompson. He is predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Muriel Doxtator, his siblings, Thelma Mason, Marilyn Hanthorn, Nancy Wesse-Seymore and Joe Doxtator, and Leola’s siblings Elvin and Claude Higgins. He is fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and extended family.
A Graveside Service will be held at Albury Church Cemetery on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 1:30 pm.
If desired, Memorial Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Steele Funeral Home, 613-968-2273.
Some Notes from the the family:
He’ll be missed mostly by the love of his life, his “dear” Leola, wife of 69 years and partner of 70 years.
He was a gifted carver. Beginning with decoys and a variety of other birds, and then he embraced his Mohawk ancestry and made flutes, drums and other traditional items .
His art brought him joy and he gifted many pieces to his family and friends.
He loved the outdoors …hunting from his handmade blind…fishing in the bay of quinte and watching the birds.
He loved watching his 6 grandkids and 6 great grandkids grow up and cherished all the times spent with them at his home and cottage.
He was also an avid lover of all sports. He enjoyed, hockey, bowling, archery to list just a few.