Horace Douglas Kelley was born March 26, 1925 in Aylmer, Quebec, Canada. He was the 3rd child of George (1890-1950) and Louisa (nee Metcalfe - 1898 -1979). George and Louisa had 16 children - only 6 made it out of childhood - the others - including twins - succumbed to early childhood ailments of the time - diphtheria, whooping cough, summer ailments etc. The vaccinations and medications of the time were not what they are today. Horace preferred and insisted on being called Doug - can’t say that I blame him. Doug was raised Anglican - his Mom was an avid church goer - his dad not so much. Doug’s Mom rarely touched alcohol - his dad was not allergic. Doug grew up in Aylmer, Quebec. He finished grade 6 and left school. His dad delivered
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