Douglas Wray Lyne (10 Oct 1932 - 13 Apr 2020)

I have the fondest messages of 'Uncle' Doug from when I was younger. The whole Lyne family were friends with my parents and when we moved 'up north' we would occasionally meet up for picnics near Crick which was half way between Hertford and Wolverhampton, and I think we even had several holidays together. I remember especially fun times spent at Shire Hall in Hertford and we had so many adventures there. Doug was so kind and hospitable to us and he had an amazing sense of humour. My dad would say someting to him and he he would start laughing....and laughing, and laughing!!! He would be crying and it was the most infectious I will ever remember, everyone would be laughing! God bless you Doug and rest in peace, I hope to hear that laugh again when you and my dad are together in paradise!

I have such fond memories of Uncle Doug. I will never forget my time at Shirehall as a child with the Lyne family. We would spend our holidays together there and also I remember our holiday in Porthmadog. My parents were great friends with Anne and Doug and our families became close. I am so sorry I couldn’t watch the funeral live today as I’m a key worker in a school however I will watch the recording in a couple of days. My sincere condolences to all the family. They have lost a very special father , husband and friend. Uncle Doug was a lovely gentleman with a great big heart who Loved his family so, so
Much. May God Bless you all at this very sad time xxxx lots of love Rachel. X

Dear Uncle Doug.
So sorry i can't be there today to say goodbye.
I am thinking of you though and your precious family who meant the world to you.
Some of my best childhood memories are of you all in your flat. You made me feel like one of the family from the first time i met you. Such a kind and funny man... You radiated warmth to all around you.
God bless... Untill we meet again.. Selina xxxx

Hey big brother Doug, Love & miss you mate! The last time we saw you we walk in the door & you looked up & said its him! brought tears to my eyes. Sorry we can't be there today but the way things go @ the moment but we will be there in our hearts to give you a good send off. Thanks for being a lovely bro & you will be sadly missed. In our thoughts always. Love & miss you Mick, Lyn, Selina, Jim, Grace & Isaac God bless xxxxxx

Dear Grandad, I am sorry we cannot be with you today, but all my thoughts will be with you all the way from Pisa. I will always think of you when I see an ice cream van! Sending you lots of love wherever you are, rest in Peace Grandad. Xxx

Dear Doug...

I have to smirk when I remember Pauls stag night and we were on the train after our night out.
You didn’t have a ticket..
the conductor approached us and boys being boys couldn’t help to bring it to the conductors attention (who was totally ‘on side) and you scrabbled up into the luggage rack and pretended to be a sack of potatoes.

Rest in peace Doug, Much love follows you.

Sweet sweet memories of my early years when you would take me on those fun camping trips with Nanny. Thank you for being a kind and loving Grandad.
Rest in peace up there.
Big big hugs

My lovely Uncle Doug. Never to be forgotten. So many amazing childhood memories of fun and laughter. I'm sure you were worse than me and Julie! Hope you're having fun up there.....keep them on their toes with your antics. Lots of love Suzanne, Joe, Bex & Liam x x x x

We will always remember your love of fishing, for taking me on my first fishing trip, your cheeky smile, caravaning and gardening skills. Rest in peace Uncle Doug. Love David and Louise xx

I have loads of childhood memories of Doug (and Anne). They were great friends of our Mom and Dad. We moved back to the Midlands in 1969/70, but we still stayed in touch and i remember the one weekend in March 1974 we made the trip up from the Midlands and all stayed at the 'Shire Hall in Hertford - what a great place that was !!! My beloved Wolverhampton Wanderers had got to the League cup final at Wembley and Dad and i went, my first ever visit to the twin towers (i was nearly 12 yrs old). You and Anne always made us feel so welcome and i just remember the laughs we had and that weekend was special to me and i remember it so well is because Wolves beat Man City 2-1 to win the final. Great days. Thanks very much Doug, you were a 'top bloke' xxx

I will always have fantastic memories of Uncle Doug growing up as a child with our two families together - Christmases, birthdays, holidays and Sunday teatimes. Although I don't have memories of tight lines , I do of '99's' and the delight of having rides in his ice cream van.
Love Emma xx

A more gentle man you could not meet who was happy with the simple things in life. I have many fond memories of spending lots of time in Shire Hall and of Doug collecting Tracy and myself from one of our many evenings out, from the surrounding Hertfordshire villages. Listening to Doug’s tales about the large carp he had caught but had to put back and him stopping off for a pint.. I know he will be really missed by everyone but he has left behind lots of lovely memories. x

Kevin and Anne (in France), Charlotte (in Madrid) and Amaya (in Pisa) will be tuning in for the service today. With all our love!

Thank you Uncle Doug for all them childhood memories. Although not a blood related Uncle I made you a honorary one when you planted that seed in me for a passion for angling. (When I was 10 years old I think) I had a great dad who didn’t like fishing (every dad has their faults) but who loved football and photography. (I hated both) Uncle you filled that gap and I will always think of you when out on the River bank. It’s a pity you lived far away. So long Doug and tight lines. xxx.

We will always remember Doug as a true gentleman with a kind loving heart and a lovely smile.
Rest peacefully Doug love Neil, Wendy, Matt, Krista and Hannah xx

Thinking of my Uncle Doug today and feeling so sad that as a family we can't all be together to say goodbye to him, but my heart will be there. Suzanne and I have such great childhood memories of times spent with the family - particularly racing bikes around the ballroom at Shire Hall....... lovely memories of a truly lovely man. Rest in peace Uncle Doug xxx

Raising a glass to my much loved father-in-law. An uncomplicated, kind hearted and contented gentleman who was always a pleasure to spent time with. Especially fond memories of the hours spent fishing at West Street, followed by a "quick beer" afterwards. Rest in peace Doug, thanks for the memories.

Great memories of my dear brother in law. An all round good man.

Happy memories of a kind, gentle, loving family man. We feel privileged to have known you. Rest in peace xx

My lovely Grandad Doug. You were the furthest thing from ‘So So’. I’ll always remember your cheeky smiles and giggles. Miss you, sorry you had to go this way, but I know you’ll always be with me in my heart. Now go enjoy fishing somewhere beautiful... love you xxxx

"We’ll take no care when the weather proves fair;
Nor will we vex now though it rain;
We’ll banish all sorrow, and sing till to-morrow,
And angle, and angle again.”
Once wrote an angler on the river that gave us so many happy days.
Tight lines, Dad! With love, Kevin