Douglas Reed

SOMERSWORTH — Douglas M. Reed, 63, of Somersworth, formerly of Winthrop, Mass., died Monday, Dec. 27, at his home surrounded by family.

Mr. Reed was born on June 23, 1947, in Winthrop, a son of the late Lawrence S. and Madeline (FitzGerald) Reed.

Doug was raised in Winthrop and was a graduate of Winthrop High School with the Class of 1965. After high school, Doug earned his bachelor's degree in English from Unity College in Maine. He owned and operated a painting company in Winthrop for many years and was heavily involved with the local girl's softball league when his daughter, Geri, was playing.

Doug loved to fish, whether salt or fresh water. He loved sports and was a proud fan of New England teams. Doug was a hard-working man who enjoyed good times with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his daughter, Geri Reed of Somersworth; his son, Nicholas Reed of California; his brothers, Lawrence S. Reed, Jr. and his wife, Maureen, of Bridgewater, Mass., and John D. Reed and his wife, Janet, of Wallingford, Ky.; his sister, Joyce MacLary and her husband, David, of North Andover, Mass., many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Dec. 30, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life starting at 1 p.m. in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Seabrook. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made in Doug's name to a family friend suffering from a rare form of cancer. Please make checks payable to Jena Brown and mailed to the Caleb Cook RMS Fund, c/o Jenna Brown, P.O. Box 112, Dover, NH 03821.

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