Service
WEDNESDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER 2025. COMMENCING AT 10.30 A.M.
WEDNESDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER 2025. COMMENCING AT 10.30 A.M.
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Allan “Sholto” Douglas
Passed away peacefully with
loving family by his side
on 21st August 2025.
Dearly beloved husband
of Jean for 60 years.
Loving father of Allan, Mathew & Ben,
father-in-law of Lisa and Luhtu.
Much loved Grandpa & Poppy
to all his grandchildren
& great grandchild.
One of nature’s gentleman.
A Funeral Service for
Dr. Sholto Douglas will be held at
David W Bull Pakenham Funeral Home,
190 Princes Highway, Pakenham on
Wednesday 3rd September 2025
commencing at 10.30 a.m.
A private cremation will follow.
Should you wish to send your personal condolences
to the family, please leave a message on the
“Leave a condolence” link located on this page.
Dear Dr D’s family
Sorry to hear
I have worked with him for nearly four years at the HFP. He is a very nice person, He likes my son’s car, a 21-year-old Mini Cooper. He told me my wife has one, too.
We will miss him . RIP
God bless you all.
Condolences to Dr.Douglas family I have known him for over 60 years, Langton Medical, Hallam family practice. He saved my life, he was a very Special Dr.
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of our beloved family doctor Dr Douglas. He was more than just a physician; he was a trusted friend and confidant who cared for our family for over 40 years. He provided exceptional care and support to me and my husband Brian, who battled terminal cancer, as well a great Dr to my sister Lorraine and her husband Bill, He also looked after Myself with great care, and I will always remember him as a wonderful doctor with whom I could share a laugh. His caring nature shone through, even to the end, when he personally called to inform me he would be away for a while due to his own illness and upcoming surgery. His kindness, compassion, and dedication will never be forgotten. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.”
Thank you Dr Douglas…
For Looking after my Mum in law for many yrs…
and your kind words after she passed.
Rest In Peace.. you will be missed.
My dear Dr ‘D’
I will never forget how you made me laugh. Working with you was a blessing. I feel so lucky to have had you along side me for so many years. You will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with your family. May you RIP my friend. You are sadly missed. GO BOMBERS!!
To Sholto Douglas family Gerry & Sylvia would like to give you our condolences on the passing of Dr Sholto Douglas & we’ve known him because we had him as our doctor for many years rip Sholto Douglas love from the De Groot family Sylvia & Gerry
Sholto was a pillar in the Hallam community and such a beloved friend to all of us at Hallam Family Practice. He will be missed by everyone but his stoic legacy of patient care will always live on in our practice. You will always be an absolute LEGEND ! All our love to your family.
We were so saddened by the passing of dear Dr. Douglas. You looked after our mum and dad (Bill and Janet Robinson) for over 50 years and became more like a friend… dad used to bring you a couple of bottles of “home brew” and you often asked mum for a recipe she’d cooked. Our beautiful mum passed away in December and she used to say “don’t retire until I’m gone”. We hope you got to put your feet up with your beloved Jean and I know mum will have a cuppa waiting for you. Rest in Peace Dr Douglas. Condolences to your family. Jan and Jackie
Dr Douglas thank you for your care and attention provided to us as our family doctor for over 56yrs. Your professional advice was greatly appreciated as was the time you made for a friendly chat on any number of topics. We will always think of you as a truly caring person with a heart of gold and are most thankful for having known you.
Deepest sympathy to your family at this difficult time. Len & Jan Smith
known Dr Douglas since Langton Medical centre then to Hallam Family Practice.
a truly wonderful caring helpful doctor who really cared about his patients he helped my husband with his diabetes and me with my Rheumatoid Psoriatic Arthritis, he persuaded me into taken medication l was scared of taking it with amazing results in 6 months, l’m so very thankful and very appreciative he also got me to see Dr Crantock many many years ago never looked back, Dr Douglas also saw Dr Crantock. Dr Douglas will be sadly missed our deepest condolences to the family and his wife, who he often talked about and was so proud of.
my sincere and humble condolences to my best ever GP whom saved me from becoming a cripple and only found about his passing only today also cataract surgery I was too devastated to have both eyes done and encouraged me to have it by twinkling his beautiful blue eyes at me and now he’s gone just like that MAY OUR HEAVENLY FATHER PUT HIS ARMS AROUND HIM Saying
YOUR WORK IS DONE TIME TO REST RIP (untill we meet again) GOD BLESS
Condolences to Dr Douglas family, friends and colleagues.
Great doctor.
RIP
To Jean & Family. We thank Dr Douglas for being an amazing Doctor for our Family for over 40years. You will be sadly missed. In the early days I loved his variation in Ties. (A new star is born in our heavens now.) Our heartfelt sympathy to you all. The Plunkett Family.
A true Gentleman, a wonderful Doctor and a beautiful soul.
Such a absolute pleasure to work with, and
Deeply honoured to have called him a friend.
Will miss his quick wit, his sense of humour and the care he showed us all.
Deepest Condolences and love to Jean and family .
May the roses bloom always in your heavenly garden
Hepburn Family xx
Thankyou for all your care over the past 40 plus years. We will miss the chats, your humour and the stern words when needed. Our deepest condolences to Jean and all the family. Rest in peace Dr D, you will be missed
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Douglas. Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss.
Dr. Douglas has been a constant and compassionate presence in my life and that of my family for over 42 years. He cared for my parents, my sister, and later for my own husband and 3 children with unwavering kindness, professionalism, and dedication. His gentle nature, wisdom, and reassuring presence meant so much to us across the generations, and we always felt safe and supported under his care.
He was more than just a GP — he was a trusted confidant, a steady hand in difficult times, and a truly remarkable human being. His impact on our lives has been profound, and his memory will remain with us always.
Wishing you comfort, strength, and peace in the days ahead.
With deepest sympathy,
Kylie Semple
RIP Sholto Douglas
A great man that gave so much to the Hallam community. Local Hallam Dr. for over 50 years and a Life member of The Hallam Hawks .
Condolences to all the Douglas family and from this old Hallam boy Thanks Doc.
Dear Dr D
I worked with you for 16 years at Hallam. With caring and kind nature you had your own way of making people laugh. Working with you was a blessing and I am very lucky to have worked with you. My thoughts are with your family. May you RIP.
Our sincere condolences to the Douglas family on the loss of Sholto. Much loved doctor to our family for over 40 years. Will be greatly missed.
Andrea and Steve Osborne
Dr, Douglas was our family doctor for over 50 years. One would live or die by his prognosis unlike doctors of today that rely on computers to diagnose ones ailments. We always laughed at his banter enjoying a gift of a good Shiraz at Christmas. He diagnosed my diabetes in 1998 keeping me alive to enjoy life into my eighties. When I join him it will be good to know he will continue his invaluable work in heaven. The Whitings family sincere condolences to the Family enjoy the peace and rest as God knows you have certainly earned it.IF WORDS COULD BUILD A STAIRWAY AND MEMORIES A LANE WE WOULD COME RIGHT UP TO HEAVEN AND BRING YOU HOME AGAIN.
Dr Douglas you were a true gentleman who will be greatly missed and one of the most honest people I have ever met, it was an honour to have known such a great man RIP now Dr D
Saddened to hear of Dr Douglas passing Condolences to Family, friends and colleague’s he was our family GP for over 40years and a great doctor. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Naomi & Di Yates
deepest sympathy to Jean and family on the passing of Sholto.
Our condolences to the family of Dr.Douglas. You were our family doctor for 3 generations spanning over 40 years. I was your last patient on the day you left HFP. I wished you all the best, but it was not meant to be. You will be greatly missed by many.
We have lost one of the best with the passing of Sholto. I worked as a Receptionist at HFP for a number of years and always enjoyed the banter with him. He had the cheekiest grin! His dry sense of humour made me laugh. His patients over the years were his priority, and his golf!
my sincere condolences to Jean and the family. we will miss him.
It was a pleasure to know you and work alongside you for so many years.
Your knowledge, wit, compassion, strength and friendship have been a constant ……will miss you.
To Jean and family, our thoughts and love are with you all.
Chris and family
For over 42 years, you have been our trusted Doctor — caring for my husband, myself, our children, and our grandchildren.
You always put our health and well-being first, offering your care with unwavering dedication and compassion.
You will be deeply missed.
My heartfelt condolences go out to your wife and family during this difficult time.
Christine and David Elliott
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Douglas.
He will always hold a special place in my heart for the genuine care, kindness, and patience he showed me over the years.
Brooke Elliott
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Dr Douglas our family doctor and friend for nearly 50 years. We thank him for his excellent care and thoughtfulness. One of nature’s gentlemen at rest. We will miss him. Jacqui and Norm Hosmer
All my condolences to your family. It was very sad news to received. I worked with you for many years in the old surgery in hallam.
A great man with a strong work ethic. Kind with a funny wit, strong work ethic, always would have the time to listen.
You will be missed by all. RIP.
Val Lyons
Thank you for the amazing care you gave my family for 37 years, you saved mu life mor e than once. You will be sadly missed. Heartfelt sympathy to. your wife and family. Robyn Bowman
First saw Sholto at Langton Medical Centre over 60yrs ago and when he opened his own practice in Frawley Rd he asked me to draw a street map of the area which of course was new. Alan and Paul played in the same team at Hallam juniors and Sholto became a staunch alia and friend ever since. Will miss our talks about the Bombers who we both supported. To Jean and family our deepest condolences
Rob (Bob) Worrell and family.
Thank you, Dr Douglas, for the care you have shown to all your patients. You were an incredible doctor who was genuine, funny, matter-of-fact, and warm. From The Malings
Dear Jean & Family, Please accept our sincerest condolences. We were so very saddened to hear about our dear Dr Douglas. He cared for all of us, including Mum and Dad for well over 50 years. Dr Douglas was always caring, considerate, compassionate and deeply committed to his patients. We are forever grateful for his lifetime of service and devotion to his profession.
May God bless him and all of you, and may you find comfort in the many special memories you hold, as well as in knowing how much he cared for so many people, for so long. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With deepest sympathy Ida & Ray, Paul & Family, Frank & Tania, Fabian and Isabella & Family
Dr Douglas was my GP in Hallam when I was a little girl then became a lovely neighbour when he moved to Bunyip with Jean. We were lucky that our time spent in Bunyip had such nice people next door always saying hello and stopping for a chat when either of us would get the mail. Tinkering in the garden and letting the kids come and feed the fish in the pond was just an extension of the already great person he was. RIP Sholto.
Dr D was my mentor and my teacher for so many years since I started out as a young GP in the Hallam area so many years ago. I will never forget all that he had taught me, especially those about how to truly care for patients. He was the most passionate doctor I came across and I will miss Dr D dearly. My most sincere condolences to Dr D’s family and Jean.
Dear Sholto, I will miss you as a colleague and mostly as a friend. I started working with you many, many years ago . I will miss your dry humour, your laugh, your last stomp on top of staircase coming up to ask me to type your reports or to sort something out . I will miss our chats and I will miss seeing your car everyday in the carpark.
To Jean and family, I send my deepest condolences .
RIP Dr D
Janette and Reg Tanner & family
We are very sad to hear of the passing of Dr Douglas, from the Langton Medical days ,to Frawley rd and finally Hallam family practice, Dr Douglas has been our long standing doctor through all the highs and lows that life has thrown our way. He will be sorely missed. Sending our condolences to the family.
Valerie Holland,
Vicki Poxon nee Holland.
Thank you for being a great Doctor for the familyand looking out and helping us all out from the parents the kids and the grand kids.Sad to see you leave us.May you Rest In Peace
Thank you for looking after us for the last 52 years. You will greatly missed.
Our sincere condolences to all the family on the passing of Dr Douglas. I had the privilege of working with Dr D for 12 years at HFP . Dr D had a gruff exterior but a very soft heart. Dr D I miss your chats at work and your unique sense of humour. I will always remember hiding from you at work after an Essendon loss !! Your passion and commitment to your patients will be your legacy. You will be sorely missed.
Condolences to Sholto’s family.He has been my GP for almost 50 years.He will be greatly missed by my family.RIP.
Dear Dr D, I was hoping you would come back in mid September but it wasn’t to be. You would get grumpy at me at times for not listening; thank you for being the most caring doctor. You have been in our family’s life since 1969. You delivered me at Dandenong Hospital 55 years ago last week. In our family you have cared for 3 generations who will all miss you. Hope you are enjoying some great rounds of golf in the dreamtime. My condolences to Mrs Douglas, your sons and grandkids. Thanks for sharing Dr D, he has made a lasting impact on our lives.
Hello Doc Douglas Family,
I was blessed to have Allan as my dr for over 30 years, he wasn’t a gentleman & to the point which is what I loved about him, no BS, he will be missed.
RIP DR Douglas
I only found out today that my beloved doctor and friend has passed way, he was a kind and caring man and someone who I respected for more than 35+ years RIP sholto you’ll be sadly missed by your family and your patients
Our thoughts are with the family. We first saw Dr Douglas in 1969 at Langton Medical Centre Dandenong. Then his Hallam clinic in Arcadia Avenue. Finally Hallam Family Practice. He diagnosed our son wth a major problem at 9:00am and arranged surgery at 11:am, brilliant. Thank you for the many years of kind service.
We will remember you until we join you.
Dr D, Thank-you for your care and friendship over the last 50+ years. Rest easy.
Our condolences to Jean and family.
SO SO SAD TO HEAR YOU ARE NOT COMING BACK TO LOOK AFTER US
BUT AFTER 56 WONDERFUL YEARS F YOUR DEDICATED SERVICE AND BRINGING
MY BEAUTIFUL SON INTO THIS WORLD 53 YEARS AGO I GUESS YOU DESERVE A REST
JUST SAD YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL JEAN COULD NOT HAVE HAD A FEW MORE QUIET YEARS TOGETHER .
CONDOLENCES TO JEAN AND ALL THE FAMILY.MAY GOD KEEP YOU STRONG
RIP Dr Douglas I was saddened by your passing . Condolences to your family . Thankyou for all the years .. from the birth of my daughter aged 43 . .
Dr. Douglas was an amazing doctor who looked after me for 53 years. He was always caring, thoughtful, and genuinely interested in my life. He also cared for my parents with such compassion and understanding. He wasn’t just my doctor — he was someone I deeply respected and trusted. He will be greatly missed.
To my wonderful doctor of 45 years so sad today when I was making a yearly check up to hear your passing. Thank you for all the care you gave me you great man
Forever your patient
Shane
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