John-Douglass, Sr.-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Douglass Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home

John B. Douglass, Sr.

Oct 15, 1936 - Mar 21, 2026

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Mr John Douglas was a true gentleman who always went out of his way to help others regardless of their means, I was proud to call him colleague, may you rest in peace, for your good works go before you, I ask the Douglas family to accept my deepest personal sympathy on your loss and my genuine solace.

This book of memories is to serve as a record of the services you entrusted to us. We hope it will help to preserve treasured memories and that we, in some small measure, have helped to ease your burden and bring you comfort.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Douglass family during this sad time.

Thanksgiving with the family!

A Remarkable man who led a Remarkable life! I’m so thankful to have known John during his Marriage to my Grandmother Patricia. We connected on many shared interests but most notably our passion for the water and boats of all kinds. I will miss our family Gatherings and the love he had for everyone he called family!

John,
With deepest sympathy to you and your entire family on the passing of your father.

Dear Pat and all of John’s family,
We were shocked and so sad to hear of John’s sudden passing a few days ago. We had visited with Pat and John here at our house in January, and I’m very glad we got that chance. John was such a warm and generous man with an unmatched sense of humor. We met up with him and Pat for dinners throughout the years and always thoroughly enjoyed our times with them - sharing lots of laughter. We will miss him very much. We send our heartfelt condolences to you...

Wherever John was his presence was mightily felt. Through his conversation he brought joy, through his action he brought comfort to the grieving, through the life he lived in the church and community his character. I enjoyed playing the Hammond organ for some of the services. Our sympathy to all of the family. He will be missed. Our loss is heavens gain.

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John's Obituary

John B. Douglass, Sr., of Reading, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, while on vacation in one of his favorite places, Stowe, Vermont.  The love of his life, Patricia, was at his side.  He was 89 years of age.Born into a long lineage of funeral directors, John...

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