Douglas Gowans Ness Obituary
The memory of Douglas Gowans Ness (Niagara Falls, Ontario), who passed away on February 23, 2026 at the age of 72, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Andrew Ness and Mona Ness (Rivard); his sister Lori Wood; his parents-in-law, Edgar Hardy and Audrey (MacCaull) Harkness (Doug); and his siblings-in-law, Stanley Hardy and Linda Hardy.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara (Hardy); his children, Christopher (Lauren), Katharine, GrandGirls Cassandra and Rebecca; his brother Randy; his brother-in-law Derek Wood; his sister Jody Biamonte (Sam); and his brothers-in-law, Stephen Hardy (Christine), William Hardy (Darla) and John Peter Harkness (Pam).
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 6th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, March 7th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Hetherington & Deans Funeral Chapel (5176 Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2E4E3). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 7th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 7th 2026 from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM at the Royal Canadian Legion Br.# 479 (5603 Spring St, Niagara Falls, ON L2G1P7).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Walker House - Hospice Niagara; Stamford Presbyterian Church or Royal Canadian Legion Branch #479.