MOORE, Richard (Doug) 🎥

Passed away peacefully at Lovely Banks, Cobden.

Aged 91

Loved and loving husband of Betty for 67 years.

Loving father of Shirley, Barb, Jude and families.

See you in the morning.

 

Funeral Notice

Private service

Private Funeral

A recording of Doug’s Service will be available to view from 5:00pm on TUESDAY (Dec 14).


23 tributes Leave your tribute

  1. Condolences to Betty and family on the passing of Doug

    Ian and Vicki Rethus December 10 2021 9:43 pm
  2. A patient and gracious man who taught me to play bagpipes. Fond memories.

    Gabrielle OBRIEN December 11 2021 12:27 pm
  3. Fond memories of a lovely man, learning to play bagpipes and in the Cobden Pipe Band.
    Deepest condolences to Betty and family. – Jen BRITTAIN

    Jen BRITTAIN December 11 2021 11:20 pm
  4. To the Moore Family, our Deepest Sympathy to you all on the passing of Doug. May he rest in peace. Tony and Jill Mallon

    Jill Mallon December 12 2021 3:19 pm
  5. Sympathy to Bet and family. Remembering all the fun times at Community House Love Maureen & Barrie.

    MAUREEN MACAULAY December 12 2021 4:19 pm
  6. To the Moore Family our deepest sympathy to you all. May Doug now rest in peace. Tony and Jill Mallon

    Jill Mallon December 12 2021 5:15 pm
  7. On behalf of the Members and Ex-Members and friends of Newtown Pipe Band, our deepest sympathy to Betty and Family. Doug was a thorough Gentleman. It has been many years of a happy partnership with Colac & District Pipes and Drums and Newtown Pipe Band. Playing at Pipe Band Contests, Band play-outs and Band Practices. Rest in Peace Doug.
    Newtown Pipe Band, Geelong.

    Jeannie Lugg, Secretary of Newtown Pipe Band Inc December 12 2021 7:22 pm
  8. Deepest sympathy to Betty and family. Great memories of Doug and our time in the Terang Pipe Band.
    Rest in Peace Doug.
    Gary Clifford

    Gary Clifford December 13 2021 8:30 am
  9. Please not that although the funeral is private there will be drinks and nibbles at the Cobden Golf Club from 2pm oneards and all are welcome

    Judy Moore December 13 2021 9:58 am
  10. Our sincere condolences to Betty, Shirley, Barb and Judy, and families on the sad loss of Doug. He was a true gentleman

    Toni and Jim Dalziel December 13 2021 11:24 am
  11. Deepest Sympathy to Betty and family. Will always remember the early morning walks and Doug would call out you girls flashing (Marg & I) and we would call back and say so are you. He’d stop and talk to Arthur and get the paper. They were the good times sadly missed. Thinking of you Betty my stitching friend.

    Gayle Kelson December 13 2021 11:49 am
  12. Deepest sympathy to Betty and family on the loss of Doug.
    A life devoted to his family, pipes, gathering friends, and a wonderful storyteller.
    Will be missed by many and remembered by many.
    Bev. Moore

    Bev. Moore December 13 2021 12:36 pm
  13. Thoughts are with the Moore Family on the passing of Doug, Thinking of you all.

    Denyse Clark December 13 2021 9:30 pm
  14. Sincere sympathy to Betty and the Family. One of nature’s gentlemen. I will always remember Doug as a Pipe Major who had the ability to get the best out of his pipers. I have fond memories of competing with Colac & District Pipes & Drums as one of Doug`s pipers over many years.

    Peter McLoughlin December 14 2021 1:05 am
  15. My Deepest sympathies to Betty and the family of such an outstanding individual. An incredibly patient and humble bagpipe player and tutor who would go to great lengths to get the best out of his pupils. A mentor and friend who will be greatly missed.
    William – Former pupil at Colac & District Pipes and Drums

    William Arundell December 14 2021 1:11 am
  16. Sincere sympathy to Betty and the Moore family on the passing of Doug. We will miss Doug on our morning walks and our chats about life and living as we pass near Peter Street or on the corner near the pool. Rest now Doug.

    Heather & Dallas Petrie December 14 2021 3:22 pm
  17. It has been a pleasure to know you and play the pipes with you. Rest in peace. May you play the pipes in heaven. Deb an Bart, Newtown Pipe Band

    Debbie Bartels December 14 2021 5:37 pm
  18. Heartfelt sympathy to Betty, and families, he will live on forever in your hearts
    A true and trusted friend of the Nicol family, one who you could always count on, rest in peace Doug

    Margaret Nicol & son Robert. December 14 2021 5:43 pm
  19. A loved Uncle and friend. A strong, loving presence growing up and throughout the years. Many happy memories. Love to Betty, Shirley, Barbara, Judy and families. Our thoughts are with you. Will always be remembered and cherished.
    Jill, Gary and family

    JILL FUZZARD December 14 2021 7:35 pm
  20. Deepest sympathy to Betty, Judy and all the Moore family. I have such wonderful memories of Doug as a member and Pipe Major of the Terang & District Pipe Band. A wonderful man who was very supportive to me during my years with the Pipe Band. R.I.P Doug and thanks for the cherished memories.
    Linda Bamford-Hicks

    Linda Hicks December 14 2021 11:42 pm
  21. The pleasure was mine to be associated with Doug during our time on earth, I look forward to another port coffee and cheese with him again one day and discuss the trials and tribulations of a man on the tools. Long may your chimney smoke as you sit by your fire in heaven. All my thoughts to your lovely family xxoo

    Gavin Fleming December 15 2021 10:49 pm
  22. Our heartfelt sympathy to Betty and your family at this sad time.. love to you all Ann and Roy Flintham xxx

    Ann Flintham December 18 2021 12:32 pm
  23. Doug was an active member of the Warrnambool Bushwalking Club for a number of years around 2004-5. He is remembered for being a powerful walker and for his sense of fun. The club extends its condolences and best wishes to Betty who often joined the group for a chat after a walk.

    Coralie Ginn April 7 2022 11:56 am

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