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Douglas Hassenmayer Obituary
Douglas Miles Hassenmayer of Durham, North Carolina passed away on February 14, 2019 at the age of 59. He was born on November 17, 1959 in Milford, Connecticut and graduated from Milford High School in 1977. He furthered his education at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 1982.
A member of the Mensa Society, Doug was known for his wit and zest for life, as well as his ability to converse intelligently on a wide range of subjects. He enjoyed a passion for organized, thought-provoking, mind-challenging games and was also an advanced collector of tobacciana. He was formerly a Mason in Ansantawae Lodge #89 AF & AM in Milford along with his father, brothers and several other family members.Doug will be greatly missed by his loving family and many loyal friends. He is survived by his parents, Walter E. (Skip) Hassenmayer and Ruth E. (Miles) Hassenmayer of Milford, CT; brothers Thomas E. Hassenmayer (Morgan) of New Haven, CT and James R. Hassenmayer of Orange, CT. He also leaves his sisters-in-law, Kathleen Hassenmayer of Milford, CT, Analida Hassenmayer of Fayetteville, NC and several nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his younger brother David D. Hassenmayer.A reception to celebrate Doug's life and memory will be held Sunday, April 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Orange Ale House, 517 Boston Post Road, Orange, CT.In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Duke Cancer Institute, Office of Development, 710 West Main St., Suite 200, Durham, NC 27701
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David Sakell
April 10, 2019
Doug was sweet, kind, caring and gentle. He found joy in being with his friends and enjoy the challenges of a good strategy game. His wit, humor and comradery will sorely be missed.
Randy Kerchmar
April 9, 2019
Sorry for your loss. Doug will be missed.
G. A.
March 29, 2019
I would like to offer my sincerest condolences to family, sorry for your loss. Jeremiah 29:11,12.assures us that God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us to give us a future and a hope and that if we come and pray to him, He will listen to us. May that bring you comfort in this time of sorrow.
Kathleen Kelly Coderre
March 25, 2019
My most sincere condolences on the lost of your son.
I remember being a your home at Ryders and all us kids playing. Those were the good times.
March 21, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your many fond memories of Doug . God keeps in his memory those we have lost because they are precious in his eyes.
S B
March 21, 2019
I am so sorry for the family's loss. You may find a measure of comfort through prayer and God's loving words found at John 6:40.
March 21, 2019
Those who pass on God keep in his memory because he cares for them sorry for your loss.
March 21, 2019
My condolences for your loss. May God bless the family with peace and kindness in the day ahead. 1 Corinthians 1:3.
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