Educated at HMS Worcester (1953)

Served his time in Clan, then to South Africa lines, on to The Cook Strait ferries, but became a director of Funeral Services in Fiji, accredited to cater for burials at sea!.

New Zealand Herald - 25 March 2017

McLEISH, Douglas Christie (Doug). Captain ex Merchant Navy. On Thursday 23 March 2017. Peacefully in his sleep at his home, Sigatoka Fiji. In his 81st year. Dearly loved husband of Ethel, Much loved father and father in law to Rory and Stephanie, Euan and Julie. Loved Papa to Jacob Isabella Declan Georgia and Kieran. Great grandfather to Eli. Doug's service and cremation will be held today Saturday 25th March 2017, at the Cuvu Cemetery, Sigatoka, Fiji