Denis Michel Doucet – 27, Bible Hill, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, as the result of a motor vehicle accident on Kellys Mountain. Born November 16, 1987, in Yarmouth, he was the son of Michel "Mike" and Cheryl (d’Eon) Doucet.
Denis graduated from CEC in 2006 and then went on to take a welding course at NSCC, Port Hawkesbury Campus. He was a member of Boilermakers Local 73, working as a boilermaker and was in his last six-week block for obtaining his Red Seal Certificate.
Denis’ interests were numerous and he gave his all into whatever he did. Growing up, he was involved in numerous sports and worked as a life guard, ski patrol and hockey referee. He was a lover of the outdoors, nature, yoga, animals and fire spinning. Denis had a huge heart and many will remember his awesome smile, radiating energy and for standing up for the little guy or anyone who needed help. Although he worked away, he took the time to keep in contact and catch up with everyone though personal visits, phone calls or computer.
Along with his parents, Denis is survived by his sister, Danielle Doucet, Bible Hill; several aunts, uncles and cousins across Canada and United States. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, André and Cecile d’Eon; paternal grandparents, Gerard and Marjorie Doucet; uncle, Denis Doucet.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m., Friday, December 12, 2014, in Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 669 Prince Street, Truro, Father Dariusz Miskowicz officiating. Reception will follow in Campbell Hall.
Denis will be transferred to Yarmouth, where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2 p.m., Monday, December 15, 2014, in St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church, Ste. Anne du Ruisseau, Father Albeni d’Entremont officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery. Reception will follow in Club Acadien. In lieu of flowers, Denis’ family request that you make a donation in his memory to SPCA or Truro Boys and Girls Club.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private message of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Denis’ obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
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