June 10, 2010, Merlin, Ont. – A memorial service will be held Friday, June 11 for industry veteran Doug Pillon who passed away suddenly on June 8 at the age of 44 years.

Mr. Pillon was an owner of FloraPlast Inc., a Chatham-based manufacturer of horticultural containers.

Mr. Pillon’s family will receive friends on June 11 at the Secord & Smith Funeral Home, 8 Aberdeen St., in Merlin, Ont., from 1:30 to 4, and from 6 until the start of the memorial service at 7 p.m.

The following is Mr. Pillon’s obituary notice:

 PILLON, Douglas Vernon — It is with profound sadness that Doug's family announces his sudden passing on June 8, 2010 at the age of 44 years. Doug leaves behind his wife and best friend of 20 years, Pam (St. Pierre) along with their sons, Nick and Connor. Doug loved life and the outdoors especially spending time on the quad or on the water with his family and his friends. He leaves to mourn his mother Judy Pillon and siblings, Margaret, Roger, Les (Khone) and Lisa (Denny) and sister-in-law Helen. He was pre-deceased by his father Rene (1989) and his brother Bob (2006). Doug's "outlaws" will miss him immensely, he was one of their "own" and an all around great guy. Along with nephews and nieces who loved Uncle Doug, he will be missed by his many friends, especially his best friend, Tom Reaume. Doug, Tom and Scott Blackmore opened and successfully operated FloraPlast, Inc, in Chatham. Cremation has already taken place. Family will receive friends at the Secord & Smith Funeral Home, 8 Aberdeen, St. Merlin, (519-689-4261, 519-689-4261) on Friday, June 11, 2010, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. until time of the memorial service at 7:00 p.m. on Friday June 11, 2010 at the funeral home with Pastor Eric Skillings officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to an education fund set up for Doug's boys Nick and Connor. www.secordsmithfh.ca.