Douglas Michael Pitman

Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas Pitman on Saturday 6 September 2025, after a long illness. Doug was a beloved husband, father, brother and friend, and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Doug was passionate about all things classic — from elegant yachts to vintage cars, he had a lifelong love of timeless design and craftsmanship. He also cherished his family above all else, and his warmth, humour, and kindness enriched the lives of everyone around him.

Doug was so proud of DP Medical Systems, the company he founded and spent his life building into the successful business it is today. He took great joy in seeing it grow and thrive, in supporting his team, and in the lifelong friendships he formed with many of his customers. For Doug, it was always about the people and the care he could offer them.

Doug’s legacy lives on both in the hearts of his family and in the company he founded, where his passion, vision, and dedication continue to inspire.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Royal Marsden, a charity close to his heart, supporting the care and research that made such a difference to Doug and so many others.

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September 26, 2025

As a teenager, Doug was always there to make sure we got home safely after nights out and late night flights — our trusted taxi driver and protector.
Later, when I had children, his kindness shone through again. He was their lifeguard at the pool, teaching them to swim, building them a wooden car to race around the garden, and above all, listening to their dreams with encouragement and belief.

Thank you, Doug, for the love, care, and inspiration you gave so freely to my family. You were a truly great man in our lives, and we will always remember you.

The Lovell family xxx

Kerry Lovell

September 26, 2025

A true Gentleman, that made huge contribution in the medical industry. He was passionate about his work and looked for the best in people.

Rahul Roy

September 26, 2025

Doug was an amazing business colleague and friend over 50 years. His dry sense of humour brought fun to any situation but, above all, he was a very kind man and we will all miss him.

Galvin Mould

September 26, 2025

A truly wonderful man who was so much more than a business associate. We met when we both worked for Downs Surgical and continued to speak (and trade) fairly regularly. He was always diligent, extremely helpful but above all just a really lovely man. Kind and thoughtful and always able to put the work to one side and talk about many things with both interest and empathy. Bless you Doug; you will be sorely missed.

Piet van der Westhuizen

September 26, 2025

An amazing man - great to have got to know him -albeit very briefly

Dom Spicer

September 25, 2025

Doug, one of life’s great gentlemen, he was so interesting to talk to, but more importantly he was interested in other people’s lives. He will be greatly missed x

Jackie Thomas

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