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Douglas Seelye Obituary
Douglas Stuart Seelye II of Newington and East Berlin; a beloved son, brother, nephew and Worlds Greatest Uncle passed away suddenly on January 4 2014. He was born on October 25 1960 to Gail (Collins)and Morgan Seelye. Doug graduated from Vermont Academy where he caught the acting bug. Doug was a member of The Hole in The Wall Theater in New Britain, where he practiced his craft with most productions but also worked with other community theater groups. Doug was an avid reader and enjoyed going to the movies. He is predeceased by his mother Gail (Collins) Seelye. He is survived by his father Morgan Seelye, a brother Roy Seelye and partner Alison Hollo, a sister Elizabeth Seelye, a sister Abigail (Seelye) Napier and husband Al, and his uncle and aunt John and Alice Seelye, and Doug's pride and joys, his nieces Sarah and Heather Napier, Hannah and Katharine Seelye, Jessica Seelye and Shelby Leone, his grand nephews Justin Joshua Negron and William Morgan Venezia, his step nieces and nephews Barrett, Stephen and Whitaker Hollo, Chandler Wagner, Joshua and Kennedi Venezia. A gathering of friends and family to celebrate Doug's life will be held at The Hole in The Wall Theater, 116 Main Street, New Britain Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 7pm. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Hole in The Wall Theater, P.O. Box 942, New Britain, CT. 06050
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Jennifer Crooks
January 8, 2014
To Morgan and his entire family,
Our prays and thoughts are with you today and always. Rest in Peace Doug.
Jennifer Crooks & John
Christopher Cote
January 8, 2014
To The Seelye Family - Please accept my deepest sympathy at Doug's passing. I have so many fond memories of Doug, Hubbard School, East Berlin, Cub Scouts, etc. He was a truly unique soul and anyone who ever met him is a better person for the meeting. He made me laugh, we made each other laugh. Rest In Peace, old friend. Heaven is now a Happier place. Christopher M. Cote
January 8, 2014
The Hole in the Wall is letting in just a little less light. Peace.
Corina Belle-Isle
January 8, 2014
As a classmate at Vermont Academy, I never knew a kinder person. Doug was confident in his uniqueness, and joyful, no matter the circumstances. I can imagine how much he will be missed.
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John Kawecki
January 8, 2014
Rip, buddy you taught me how to understand director's like Ted, and appreciate theater, see you in heaven.
Johnny Peifer
January 8, 2014
I've got a new song for you, dear Friend. I'll play it for you Saturday. ((Don't forget to bring those fabulous donuts!))
<3 -Johnny
Heidi Weinrich
January 7, 2014
Doug always had a smile and a kind word. He will be missed. A lovely gesture to donate to Hole in the Wall..
Joe, Anne & the girls
January 7, 2014
Dear Morgan..we are thinking of you and your family as always. We offer our deepest condolences to you and yours.
Beth
January 7, 2014
I love you Dougie! We all miss you and will always think of you fondly!
January 7, 2014
You family is in our thoughts and prayers at this time. He has such a beautiful smile and know he is smiling now as he is heaven as an angel. Love to all, Dianna and John Orvis
Nancy Landon
January 7, 2014
Sorry for your loss.
Abigail
January 7, 2014
The Seelye family like to Thank everyone for the support at our time of need. Dougie will be deeply missed.
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