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DOUGLAS JAMES Obituary

DOUGLAS JAMES - JAY - Douglas James, 63, of Jay, beloved partner of Margaret Loux, passed away suddenly in Newport on March 5, 2012. Doug was a retired sergeant of the Vermont State Police, former member of the Jay Peak Ski Patrol and founder and current Fire Chief of the Jay Volunteer Fire Dept. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 12, 2012, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Rd., Newport, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Friends may also call at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral.

Published by The Burlington Free Press on Mar. 7, 2012.
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Peggy, I was so sorry to hear of Doug's passing. May God bless you with peace at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Doug's family.

Susan (Hunt) Wielt

May 4, 2012

Doug was a very good friend to my dad. He will be missed

Jack revoir

March 14, 2012

I worked with Jamesy for 10 years and never heard him say anything bad about anyone, not even me. He was a gentle guy and will be missed by everyone who knew him. Our condolences and Godbless you. Doug and Janet Webster, Morris,Ct

March 13, 2012

Jasmine and I wish to extend our sincere condolences and sympathies to Doug's family and the Jay Volunteer Fire Department. Doug was a very pleasant man and will be always be remembered.

Cyndi & Jasmine Tetreault

March 12, 2012

Peggy, Through the shock and sadness, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Douglas, as you referred to him, was such a prominant presence in the community, and his absence will be felt by so many.... My deepest sympathy.

Linda Prue

March 10, 2012

Paul & I are saddened by your loss. Doug was an integral part of Jay and will be missed by the many lives he touched. Gob bless,

Paul LeGrand Donna Scata

March 8, 2012

Dana and I were saddened to hear of Doug's passing. Our thoughts are with you Peggy and all of Doug's family.

Dana & Kelly Cota

March 7, 2012

Marion and I are very sad over your (and ours) loss of Doug. Doug will be missed by all.

Real & Marion Robillard

March 7, 2012

Doug was one of the first Troopers that I met when I reported to Derby back in 1973. I worked with Doug until his retirement and learned so much from him. He loved Jay and was so proud of the Fire Department.
God Bless you Doug. You will be missed.

Richard Armitage

March 7, 2012

Our Condolences to Peggy and Doug's family. He will be greatly missed by many. He was a great person. Al served in the Fire Dept and worked Bingo with Doug for many years. He was always enjoyable to be around.

Albert & Norma Baraw

March 7, 2012

My sympathy Sue Rivard

March 7, 2012

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