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Brian Doucette Obituary
Born September 9, 1988 in Dover NH “Douce” was never idle. He was on the go all the time. Playing some kind of sport, whether it was football, baseball, lacrosse, finding shortcuts to Somersworth on his rollerblades or playing hockey. He was born with skates on his feet and a stick in his hand.
He attended Noble High School and graduated in 2006. He played football, lacrosse and was captain of his hockey team. He also played youth hockey for Somersworth/Berwick and for Dover. While at Bridgeton, Brian was on the hockey team, were the team nicknamed him “baby face” and “mosquito”. Brian loved everything about hockey, but mostly the penalty box and hockey hair.
In 2006, Brian was selected to play for an all-star team that traveled to Sweden for a week. He was planning to make the trip again in 2007. Thank you Coach Sheehan. Brian also helped the “Learn to Skate Program” in Rochester.
With the little spare time Brian had, he loved hunting and fishing with his dad, uncles and cousins. He was always ready to drag out dads eight pointer.
He was predeceased by his grandparents, Alvin (Bud) and Evelyn (Nin) Williams of South Berwick, ME, an uncle Richard (Dick) Williams of Barrington, NH and a very special angel, in his cousin Candace June Doucette of Berwick, ME.
He is survived and will be forever loved by his parents Dan and Ann Doucette of Berwick, his sister “little Yellie”, Danielle; his grandparents from Ft. Myers, FL Robert and Marcelle Doucette. He will remain in the hearts of his many, many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday January 12th from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church, 404 High St. Somersworth, NH.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Church with Rev. John Skehan, pastor of Our Lady of Peace Church, Berwick as celebrant. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Berwick.
In Lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to the Brian Doucette Scholarship fund in care of Ann and Dan Doucette 124 Berwick St. Berwick ME 03901.
Arrangements are under the care of Tasker Funeral Home 621 Central Ave Dover NH 03820. Please go to www.taskerfh.com for more information or to sign the on-line guest book.
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Danny Doucette
January 7, 2023
I miss you so very much my boy I wish I could see the man the father you would have been I sure you would have been an awesome dad I love you and always will keep looking after your little sister love you dad
Elizabeth Manning
January 8, 2018
You've been on my mind all day today Brian. 11 years... Your family has been on my mind all day today. Miss you Brian. Too young but still in the hearts of so many!
TJ
February 9, 2016
Thinking of Brian and his family today.
Mike Pouliot
August 22, 2015
I was just remembering Brian today. I miss him.
September 20, 2013
My mom asked me why I never write to you anymore. Its not because I forgot about you Bri, its because I want to forget that you're gone. There's something about this page that makes me remember how long you've been gone and how much you've missed. You'd be 25 now, I'm almost 22. The last time I saw you I was 15 but yet I remember you like it was yesterday. I graduate college in May, I become an aunt in January, and I just wish you were here to celebrate all of the joys our families finally been given. I think you'd be best friends with little Charlie by now, and possibly even have kids of your own. I wanted to visit you on your birthday but decided to remember you at better times. I miss you Bri and I hope you're ready for hockey season up there.
Love Linny
September 14, 2013
Happy 25th Birthday Bri!! I wish you were here, I would make you the biggest cake and give you the biggest hug you have ever had. I miss seeing you go by in the red dakota and laying on the horn. Sometimes I see the dakota go by and I think just for a minute their goes Brian, but it's Uncle Pete going to work. That little red truck always reminds me of you. I feel lots of signs of you with us especially the day at the hospital with your dad. I know for a fact you were there. I love that you let us know that your still with us. There have been many times when I could feel your presents. Stay close Bri we all miss and love you so much! Sorry the birthday wish is so late but as you know we're getting ready for a new addition to the family. (building a new nursery) I'm sure you already have met our precious little girl. We love you Bri Aunt Denise
dad
September 9, 2013
Hey Brian today you would have turned 25 I just wish I could still hug You event though you would now be a young man. I still miss you every day and pray that I will see you again and get that hug. I love you little buddy watch over your little sister she misses you too. Love you dad
January 8, 2013
Another year has come and gone without your beautiful smile. Linny and I talked about how much we missed you today and everyday. You will be forever in our hearts. Love you Aunt Denise xoxo
Nancy Fontaine
September 9, 2012
Thinking of you and all your family on this special day.
Laure McGurren
September 8, 2012
Hey Brian,
Your family is going to have a rough weekend coming up, so if you could just give them a nod, or wink, or better yet a smile from up there to help them heal, it would certainly be welcomed. Hope the ice is smooth and brisk while you're getting your hockey legs underneath you again for the upcoming season. Baseball season went to hell this year for the Sox, but opening day for the Patriots is on your birthday. (Keep that Hail Mary pass in your thoughts, if needed). And, hockey season is stirring up. So anyway, keep shining down on us, because there are still SO many people looking up to you and missing you from afar.
Elizabeth
April 20, 2012
Brian,
Its been a while since I have thought of you. Every time though, that I pass the church where your wake was held I can't help but think of you. There were so many people there that night. I just saw your mom's facebook status about 'Dine for douce" and it reminded me of you and so I thought I would come by and say hi. I know we never had the chance to meet, and for that I know my life is sadly lacking an amazing thing. Its been too long since you passed away, it shouldn't have happened like this... I don't know if you know her or not but Johanna Timberlake came to join you on the 6th. Please keep her safe and comfort her if she needs it like you did for so many other people. She couldn't be in better hands, even if you didn't know one another. It breaks my heart that you aren't in the world today Brian. Rest in Paradise.
January 8, 2012
God bless you my sweet nephew. You are so missed and loved by so many.
Linny
September 15, 2011
It’s that time of year again Bri, when all the hockey boys begin rushing around, eager to play on the ice. I saw the hockey team practice a few days ago, all young men that reminded me of you. I can picture you out there skating around with the other guys. You’d be the smallest, but also the toughest...I miss you and sometimes I get feeling kind of lost at that school. I left the field house today after practice and so many memories came flooding back to me. I saw the Bridgeton Academy bus parked outside, and I watched as the team walked past me. I wanted to stop them, tell them all about you but then I would of probably looked a little crazy. I’m not sure why they’d park the bus there and not in front of the ice arena, but it helped me more than you’d know. Little things like that remind me of you they make me think you’re with me giving me small signs just to let me know you’re here. I pray I’m making you proud. I miss you and Candice, and I wish you guys were here with us, especially with Chels getting married next week. I miss your humor Brian, I want you to dance me around my kitchen again, I want to hear you cheering for me like you always did. I’ll never let another opportunity pass me by because I know in a second I could be gone away. It’s your favorite time of year Brian, when hockey practices start and hunting begins. I love you, and happy late birthday...23 seems old, you’ll always be 18 in my heart.
Diane Goodwin
September 9, 2011
Thinking of you all today.
Jeanette (Fleming) Netzel
September 9, 2011
Happy Birthday Brian, They say when your heart is empty filling it with happy memories will help one smile again. I often come here to see your beautiful smile. You will never be forgotten, my grandsons Danny & Derek will always honor you & your special days.
Amanda Brooks
September 9, 2011
Happy Birthday Brian. <3 Sometimes I wonder who you'd be today.? Always Missed but never forgotten.
Keith Cincotta
June 9, 2011
I was just sitting here pondering life, and to let everyone know how impossible it is for me to forget about Brian. I just wanted to let everyone know he was still in my thoughts and prayers and I still have not met a kid more deserving of my thoughts and prayers than Brian W. Doucette.
Jessica Foxlow
March 31, 2011
Brian,
I've been thinking about you a lot lately. I went to visit you for the first time a few weeks ago since the funeral. Tears came instantly once I saw your name, still thinking it was unreal. I went to your house for New Years for a bit, I always feel so comforted in that house. I love seeing
your parents, your dad gives the best hugs and your mom as well always bringing a smile to my face. It bothers me knowing a tragedy brought me closer to them. I remember going to your house all the time. My sister babysitting all 3 of us while our parents went out partying haha. I think about that all the time and how
I feel robbed from knowing you even longer for some reason I still dont know. Just one day I stopped going over
and never saw you or Danielle again. It haunts me all the time. But sometimes I'm glad, because of how hurt I am now, I can't even imagine how I would be if our families were still close. I've wanted to write to you for awhile now but for some reason I was scared too. I just wanted to let you know that I never take the "Skate for Douce" bracelet off, it is on
my wrist at all times, I try and make it to all the fundraiser events in your memory, it makes me feel better knowing I can be a part of that. I think about you and your family every day. Keep sending them signs, Brian, they love them. Just know that you're still missed, and always will be missed from everyone who knew you.
ann doucette
January 19, 2011
Brian I didn't even write to you at Christmas or New Year's Eve. If there as ever been a time that I've felt more alone it's now. Someone told me that we're a family that's unbalanced. Yes, we are unbalanced from loosing you. Your grandmother told me that I have you everywhere in the house and that I should take you down from the walls and pack you away. I did that 4 years ago and I will never pack you away again. Dad asked me on Saturday what was the last thing I remember before the accident. You coming out from the locker room before the game with no shirt on and hugging us, dinner and laughing after the game, you telling us about the "buckaroo" song and then it coming on, and your last phone call to me on Monday Jan.8, 2007. I can still here you, Brian, telling me you loved me. Your signs I see everyday. You and Yellie have been the light of my life and that is something that I can always smile about. May there be happier days ahead, Brian, for us. Keep an eye on your sister, she's doing ok in school, but I worry about her. Please keep her safe. I don't need to tell you how much I miss you and wish you'd come home. Peacefully rest, Brian, for I will see you soon. With all my heart and soul, Brian, I love you, my little boy, my angel, my son.
Ashley
January 12, 2011
I miss you sooo much... For some reason, I feel like having you everywhere will help me cope and possibly make my heart happy that you're in a safe place, looking down at us; but if I can be honest I feel very selfish when I'm sad that you're not here. You're not here to talk to about things I would never tell anyone else. You're not here to tell me about your crushes (Emily) and you're not here to live your life and make decisions, have fun, go hunting, be with us physically. I litterally have you everywhere in spirit and in a photographic form. I have you above my bed framed.. in my car... on my car as a decal and on my body... It's not enough Brian.
Diane Goodwin (Ashburn)
January 9, 2011
Thinking of you all as another year passes, Knowing your hearts still ache so much, Always keeping you in my prayers.
Elizabeth Manning
January 8, 2011
Brian, this is my first message to you directly. I don't really know what to say besides you are missed. I miss you. reading all these stories i feel like I knew you. I feel like you were the one there for me when i need someone like you were for so many people I know. I do talk to you once in a while Brian, when i am scared or just remember you. You were such a light in people's lives and it breaks my heart that I didn't ever know you. Please be with your mom and your dad and your sister today. . . Its been four long years since you left this world. Yet you still come to mind so often and I am sure 10X more often for those closer. It breaks my heart to think about the things that you never got to do. But I know the things that you did were incredible. Rest in Paradise Brian and never let go of us because we will never let go of you.
Linny
September 23, 2010
As Fall begins to set into our lives I sit here and think of you. Not a day goes by that you're not on my mind at some point, but these days just remind me so much of you. Because I always knew I could find you somewhere in hunting clothes with your Dad. The last time I saw you Brian I told you not to hug me because you were sick...I'm glad you didn't listen. You were always the one visiting me Bri, but as these years pass by I find myself visiting you. The hockey season is beginning here at USM I see people carrying bags and sticks complaining about how much pain they feel after practice. Every boy that walks past with 'hockey' hair and their hat tilted I find myself staring at them because for an instant it's you. I'm a freshman again and I remember four years ago you said 'If anyone gives you trouble just tell them they have to deal with me' I wish you were here again. You'll forever be in my heart Bri...and thank you for everything. Keep smiling with Candice I'll see you again someday. Love you.
when it was fresh
September 12, 2010
Hey brian, I am over in afghanistan and not a day goes by that i dont think about you man i truely miss you bud i saw your dad in the store in wells the other day when i was home on leave and we talked for a bit but i cant imagine what hes going through. I miss you buddy stay with me ok brian love you buddy
your friend,
PFC Nick French
Diane Goodwin
September 9, 2010
Thinking of all of you today, sending love and prayers.
mom
September 9, 2010
Happy Birthday Brian!! I know this isn't how you want to spend your 22 birthday. things will work out for us, Brian. I promise. We're just having a rough time, but this too, shall pass. So, the whiffleball tournament?? Crazy!! The Ready's came up, I mean, just about ALL the Ready's showed up. What a great family. Michael James got sooo burnt that all you could see was the whites of his eyes, but I'm sure later that night those whites were just a red as the rest of him. I didn't feel bad for him, he refused sunblock. We had a new championship team. Those upper classman, Matty Chap, Johnny Jalbert, Trevor Hodgdon, and Paul Dyer.
It was a great day and it's only getting bigger and bigger, thank you for your support.
So, where you there with open arm for Uncle Harry and Billy?? Their families miss them so much, tell them to give their families signs like you do for us. It does help.
I was thinking about the day I went into labor with you. I really didn't want you to share your birthday with your cousin. It was 11:55pm on the 8th and the nurse told me to push one more time and you would be here. I told her no, we had to wait 5 minutes. She couldn't believe it, she told me that no one ever said "wait", but you were born 12:11am on the 9th. The first day that I was ever called a mother, my proudest moment.
I met that young girl from Philbrick's sports, Kat?? She's a very nice girl and I'm not supposed to tell you, but she had a crush on you.
Bethany is missing you very much, just let her know you're with her. She's going thru a tough time, right now. Kayla seems to be missing you too. Show her that you would leave her. then there's Yellie. Please protect her the most, Brian. Hunting season is just right around the corner, give dad some signs to know that you would never miss opening day with him.
I love you, Brian, and still wish you would come home. My heart aches and will always feel this way. I just wanted your dreams to come true and now I dream that this is not real.
You are the best son and you still make me proud everyday. Give me strength to go on.
With all my heart and love, Happy Birthday.
Ashley
September 8, 2010
Tomorrow... it is September 9th 2010
Douce, I miss you so much
Gemma Dyer
March 30, 2010
Its 1:41 AM and im sittin here reading thru all these entrys. I dont know how it came up in my mind to check back on here, but something made me think of you. Bri, i still miss u everyday. I know we werent as close as i wished we were, but its like i can still feel ur pressence. I still tend to clean off my passenger seat just incase you wanted to sit in it and mess with my CD player and break everything again. haha. Or, i clean it off and ask you to keep me safe if im driving thru a snowy storm, or lately the floods. I know its alot asking for you to slip away from your family for 5 mins to guide me home, but i know that you being there makes me feel safe.
THREE YEARS?! Its like im still tryin to imagine your still around and i havent bumped into you yet. I wanted to write on ur 3 yr aniv. but, i wasnt sure what to say. I guess till this day im stilll not sure what to say to you. All i can say is i miss you pushin me into my locker. lol. You know how i loved it when you tripped me in science also. haha.
I miss u bri.. I always will. And i know everyone else will also. Seeing your picture on here just brings that same smile back to my face like when I use to hear your good mornings to me every morning.. Please continue to watch over everyone! I know your doing just fine! Love you, Miss you, and ill always come back here to say hi! Words cant describe how much i miss u bri.
Lynn Goss
January 11, 2010
Brian, you the young man with the handsome smile, your Mom has said it all. Yes you are loved & missed so very, very much. I often think about you running through my house (yes running as a crazy teenager) full of so much cheer and energy.
Truley miss you & love you *Brian*. xoxoxox
~ Lynn
mom
January 9, 2010
Oh my son, how I hate reality!!! It's been a rough couple of days around home. Lots of tears, still, yet we were able to crack a few smiles when remembering you and your antics. Your friens came over to be with us, we had many phone calls and tons of emails saying you will never ever be forgotten. (so true, so true).
Brian-as the days, months, years go by I still wait for you to come home, so I can just give you a big hug or bite your forehead like I use to when you were younger. I think that I will wait forever and never give up waiting and maybe (oh please) maybe someday you'll come back home.
Dad and I went to the cemetary to visit you today and as final as that place is, we had to smile. We saw at least 4 or 5 sets of footprints going towards you. The rest of the grounds are smooth, except for your final resting place. You still live in everyones heart, Bri. How special you make people feel and how proud we, your family, are that we were blesses (for such a short time) to have you in our lives.
Keep giving us those signs, I haven't missed one yet.
I love you, my son!! I will always kiss you good night!!!! (and good morning too)
January 8, 2010
As another year passes, I want you to know I am thinking of you all. Hoping comfort for you in knowing that your still in so many thoughts of others and Brian is still loved and remembered by so many.
With Love,
Diane Goodwin
Mike Chabot
September 10, 2009
Happy 21st Brian, not a day goes by that I dont think of you, Its been a while but I know that someday ill see you agian..its seems like just yesterday I could call you and see what you were up to and we would go shooting or go spoting, or just go hang out and find something to do. I still remember when we went spoting on christmas eve..and only you would think to play jingle bells on a grunt tube and of course for only you it would work..haha goodtimes Brian I miss you alot...every year as we inch towards november I could only imagine the as you would call it "monster" that you would shoot this year..I still wait for that phone call every year and that one word voicemail saying "MONSTER"..but it doesnt come anymore..I also still remember how every chance you got you would say.."hey remember that time I went to sweeden"..there is alot of things I remember and that I will never forget..I wish I Could just pick up the phone and talk to you and tell you everything thats been going on since you have been gone..I know that you have been watching from up above and keeping an eye on everything we do with a smile on your face as always..Miss you Brian you are forever in our hearts, #2
September 8, 2009
Well, Brian, in two minutes from now, 21 years ago I gave birth to my pride and joy!!! Wow, it doesn't seem real. Not much in my life seems real anymore. 21 years old, Bri!! What would be doing on your birthday, today?? Your friends would probably take you out for drinks, but I'm sure they would be the only ones drinking, like always. I can't believe that this how we have to celebrate your birthday, well, any holiday!! Just writing in this damn guest book. I think about you every day, Bri. I do try to not think about you ALL the time, but whatever I think about just relates to something, somewhere, someone that you've done, been, seen, touched. You are everywhere in my life. As I look back on your birthdays, I remember your first birthday and how you just went in face first into your cake, what a mess. You shared your cake with everyone, you'd grab a fistful and offer to anyone that would take some, but it was only your dad and me that dare to eat out of your hands. That was the best cake I ever had. I remember how mad you used to get at me when I'd have them annouce your birthday at football games. Then your 16th birthday party, surprise 16th. Only Kevin Sullivan told you about 10 minutes before you got home. Jamie Fradsham and Ryan Dominque still talk about that party. I wish you where right here with me, right now, Brian, so I could just tell you Happy Birthday!! Sept 9th is a double edge sword, I'll always remember how quick I delivered you and they handed you to me and for nine months your name was Jeffrey and when I looked at you, you weren't a Jeffrey, you were a Brian. My dear, sweet Brian, who I was going to protect forever!!! Forever!!? Well, forever was only 18 years and that I'm sorry, my son.
Just remember that I will always love you and hold you closest to my heart.
Now, close your eyes, rest my son, sleep tight!!!
Happy 21st Birthday, Brian!!!
Mom
Diane Goodwin
September 8, 2009
I was thinking of my daughter wishing comfort for her, as her friend was taken on Friday night. so many of our babies are taken, I want you to know that I think of you 3 (4)all the time I pray for some comfort in your hearts, I know Brians Birthday is tomarrow as my best friends daughters was also, Just know Brian is always in so many hearts. Love to all, Diane
Gemma Dyer
April 29, 2009
Today i was just lookin thru some pictures and actually found one of me and bri senior year. i was holding him up in my arms like a baby cause he insisted for 1 whole hour on doing it. I remember he was sittin on the floor doing work and the bell rang. Him being brian and being lazy asked me to pick him up and carry him to his locker. He said he was "king B" and i had to do it. haha. I miss him so much. Not a day goes by that i dont think of him. I always stumble across to look at his photo's. Ann, i look up to you as a mother. I recently just gave birth to my daughter and i couldnt imagine going thru what you did. Bri always told me how much of a strong, caring and loving woman you were. He was dedicated to you and always wanted to make u proud. He asked me for help on a project one time in 10th grade so he could get a good grade. His words were "my mom makes me proud every day. Now, its time for me to make her proud." He was so loving and i miss him with everything i had. I still feel like one day i'll bump into him. And every time i pass that chruch i think of his beautiful face and looking at you and telling you how much your son changed everyones lives. We love and miss u bri! I'll send you the pic ann! I know he's probably smiling and blushin cause i just told you how he wanted to impress u! haha. Love u brian!! Forever u will live in our hearts. I will NEVER forget you!
Elizabeth Manning
April 26, 2009
Whitney Lizotte passed away this past week and it got me thinking about you more and more brian. I have been sitting in my bed reading all these entries and i realized that i don't think mine went through... I never had the chance to meet this amazing young man that lives in the hearts of everyone I know... My mother herself did know him... And she told me many stories of him stopping in to her office just to say hi... And his smiles she always talked about his smiles... I know because I didn't know brian my life isn't as good as it could be... Many of my friends knew him so I have heard so many stories... And I have thought about how many people he has touched and it amazes me... An 18 year old man has touched the lives of hundreds and he lives in everyone's heart... He lives in my own heart... From the stories I have heard I feel like I know only a little about this amazing young man... And not a day goes by where even I don't think about him and what he did for everyone he knew... His life is an example of the life every one should lead... This remarkable young man has impacted me just from his impact on Noble... Brian's life was cut too short and I know that... But looking back on what he did in his life is amazing... I remember driving by the church and seeing cars filling the parking lot and parked on the road and seeing hundreds of people linned up outside the church waiting to say they loved him... That sight impacted me in a way that I will never forget I can't go by that church anymore with out thinking of him... I think about him every day and think of his parents and his sister... And I thank god for each and every one of them... And for everyone's time on this earth... I also thank god every day for my time on this earth and I hope and pray that I can be up there with brian and make a difference in as many people's lives (which I know I can never do in all of my years) and I pray for god to watch over your family... No one will ever forget brian never! He lives in the hearts of every one who knew him and those who didn't know him... You all are so brave for everything you have done... I wish there were just those magic words that would make all the pain and hurt go away and fill the void... every year i see all three of you get up to present that scholarship and its so hard to see you upset... it makes me cry... I can't even discribe how i feel when i see people who love brian ... it hurts me to know that i can never know this amazing person who was loved by so many... I mean 90 pages of entries! 90 pages... and they are all well deserved because your family and the treasures you brought into this world both Brian and Danielle... May brian and god be with all of you.
Brian You Will NEVER Be Forgoten... Its Not Possible!
Mom
April 13, 2009
Hey Bri--Well, a week ago we returned from Sweden. To be honest with you, I was afraid to go. I was afraid to go somewhere that you had been and had the time of your life. I was afraid to see the places you've been, afraid to meet the people you met. But I got on that plane and went. Dad was coaching, like you said he would. He hasn't lost a beat. He had your old skates remolded so they would fit him and he skated like a pro. The tournament wasn't at the rink you played in, but the team had practice there. I didn't go, but I didn't know the tournament had changed locations. Coach made Hanna come get me, so I could see where you played and guess what? The only place that I could really see the ice the best was when I sat in the penalty box, just like you. I could hear you there, Brian. We met Tommie's mom and dad, but it felt like we've known them forever. We met Connie and Vivaka and the sons. I didn't realize that you and their son, Robin, kept in contact weekly, thru email or facebook. Robin really, really misses you, he could hardly look at me. Hanna told me that your team had the most fans to ever show up at the games, well, the most girls to show up at the games. Hanna said that when you guys had to go to the school, you were the one who went up to the girls and told them to come and they all showed up to see "that hot American boy-Brian". We had a cookout at Tommie's dad's house. We talked about the ceremony they had for you in 07, then he talked about you in 06. He and Coach Sheehan talked about you like you were their son. Brian, I was afraid because this trip wasn't about you, it wasn't about me missing you. I was afraid to go because I thought you might be forgotten. I'm on the verge of tears everyday and I didn't want to take anything away from the kids and families. It's hard to explain. Coach took Dad and I into the Catherdral, where in 07, he took the whole team before the tournament, and they all lit a candle for you. We did the same thing. I guess I was afraid for nothing, Bri. You haven't been forgotten. You're remembered everyday in Sweden, just like here at home. Everyday, Bri, I hear something new that you did and I still wonder why you. I'm just as confused as I was on THAT day. Thanks for the memories, Brian. We had a very nice trip. Sweet dreams my angel!! I love you!!
Patti maddocks
January 11, 2009
DANNY AND ANNE, PATTI MADDOCKS HERE AKA MATHEWS. I HOPE ALL IS WELL AND GOD IS HELPING YOU ALL W/ YOUR TRAGEDY. I'LL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS. LIKE TO LET YOU KNOW THAT KAYLYN GOT A RING FOR XMAS. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU BOTH AT THERE SPECIAL DAY WHEN THEW TIME COMES.
GOD BLESS AND LOVE PATTI
Bear and Nancy
January 10, 2009
Ann, Danny, and Danielle,
You all and Brian are in our thoughts so often. Know are prayers are still with you. And Brian, we know you are watching over your family and keeping them safe and giving them the strength they need to go on.
Love to you all.
Daniel Doucette
January 10, 2009
Hey buddy I cant beleave that it has been two years sence I have seen your wonderful smile and that gleam in your eyes.Brian I miss you more and more every day , Every day I think of something that we would be doing together . I missed you hunting with me this year as I would walk through the woods I would think of you being with me and I would just sit down by a tree and dream of you . it seems to get harder every day when Im doing things around the house I want to ask you to help me but I cant I have to do things alone now . I miss you my son and I thank you for the signs that you give me when Im alone and thinking of you .These are the only things that help me go on with out you .I love you for ever Brian love Dad.
Terri Nelson
January 10, 2009
Hi Ann, Dan and Danielle
Please know that your awesome son and brother is thought of so often. His presence in my classroom is still so vivid. My thoughts continue to be with each of you!
Terri
Diane Ashburn/Goodwin
January 9, 2009
What I wanted to say first was, I know time will never ever heal your broken hearts. He will always be your angel watching over all of you
Diane Ashburn/Goodwin
January 9, 2009
I think of you all often, I know time will never ever heal your brokens, Know that so many people will always be praying for you, Thinking of you, And you know better then anyone Brian will always - always
be with you.......
Chelsea Wozmak
January 8, 2009
Douce, in reality it is two years later but it stills feels like yesterday we were in 8th grade and I sat behind you in Mr. Dugan's class and poked at your extremly gelled hair just because it drove you crazy, but I still managed to get that beautiful smile of yours out. I think about you everyday, you have inspired me to live life like it's my last day but to also be safe at the same time. I have three pictures of You and I hanging on my wall, everytime I look at them I remember what are good friend you were. You truely were a one of a kind kid and I am extremly blessed to have spent the time I did with you! I miss you terribly, rest peacefuly. <3
mom
January 8, 2009
Hi Brian--It's mom!! This pain in my stomach won't go away. As I write to you, I'm looking at your picture to the right of me and I know it's been two years, Brian, but I can't believe all of this nightmare. I still want to call you, I still have your number on my phone. You still amaze me, kid. I go into stores and people see my wristband and they ask if I know you, I tell them that I'm your mom and, of course, they know you, somehow. You are everywhere, which warms me, I can't deny that. I saw two people in Manchester, NH the other day, they had even heard of you. I still ask God why, even though I'm told I'm not suppose to ask, but it just boggles my mind. So much sometimes I think I'm going crazy. I watch other parents watching their kids at events and how proud they are. I'm soo jealous!! Yellie has made me very proud, but she is just half of me, you made me whole. You made our family whole. The days are soo long for me. It seems from Aug, Pat's birthday until now, the pain in my heart is overhelming. It has taken over me. I miss your voice, your laugh, your smile. Every hockey game, I see you on the ice. It's very hard to watch hockey now. I don't really get excited to watch any sport, except soccer and softball with Yellie. In the fall she'll be off the Curry College, another challenge for me. I worry that she'll stay safe. Our house will be empty, more quite than it is now. I love the signs you give me and I love that when a friend needs a sign, you're always there. You are a good boy!! Gosh, I wish someone could erase the last two years to Jan 7, 2007. I'm very sad without you, Brian, and I know that you, me, no one can ever change that now, but oh, how I wish someone could. My heart is broken forever but I will love you forever, Brian. Please protect your sister for me and stay with her, she misses you so. Let her know your with her, hold her hand. Brian, just know that your are always on my mind and if I could I would talk about you and Yellie every waking moment because I'm so proud of my kids. Rest well my son!!! I love you!!
Nick French
December 19, 2008
Hey Brian
i never got the chance to tell you how much you ment to me but ill take that chance now: you were the nicest guy i have ever met and you were so sincere i bet your parents are proud. I miss watchin you play before the spaulding games i used thought you were such a fascinating player to watch. You touched everyone to the deepest part of their soul. Not a day goes by that i dont think of you and at least once i try to play Kenny chesny song Who you'd be today. I think of you everytime i hear that, and when i do i just cry and miss you even more. I dont know what to say. Im really at a loss of words right now. Did i tell you i joined the army national guard, please stay with me bro i'll need you for this journey as i look to turn my life aound. I want you to look out for me and keep me safe along with everyone else around me. I'll be getting a tattoo about on my back it will look so sick i'll stop by and show it to you when i get it done you will be the first to see it. I promise. Anyway i know it's late but happy 21st birthday dude. keep the party goin up there and wait for me, haha. Anyway i miss you so much man i keep on thinkin about callin you and askin to hang out but i always remember we will play together in heaven again. You against me just like its always been. Except this time i want to be with you, we will take down anyone. Me and You. Anyway bro i lov you with all my heart and i look forward to seein you again. I miss you tons and i hope the best for you and your family. Keep us safe and I'll see you soon . I love you dude!<3
nancy leary
September 14, 2008
Happy belated Birthday Brian. Thinking of you always. Dan, Ann, and Danielle, Hopefully you can find comfort with all these entries of people who knew Brian. He was a very special young man. Always know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I visit Brian everytime I visit my Mom. Take care and know that you are not alone. He is with you always. nancy leary and family
Brittany Moore
September 12, 2008
Happy 20th Brian.
Ann,Dan and Danielle, thinking of you always.
Stephanie Tarr
September 11, 2008
Ann, Danny and Danielle...
I wanted to let you all know that I was thinking of you and Brian this past week. I know the past few days must have been unbearably hard for you all. When it hit me the other day that Douce's birthday was approaching (the little bugger wrote it on my desk calendar in my classroom to be sure that I would never forget!! :), I was immediately brought back to the times I spent with him in jr high and the person I saw him become as a young adult. This summer I saw his hockey jersey at the rink in Dover, and I cried, thinking of how proud I know he made you all as he wore it. As I look back at many of the entries in this guestbook, I am still struck by the enormity of the influence Brian had on people's lives. He touched people in so many ways, and I know he is doing the same now as he is guiding from above. His physical presence may be gone from us, but his spirit is living on in everyone that he touched.
You're all in my thoughts all the time....
--Stephanie
Lynn Goss
September 10, 2008
Happy 20th Birthday Brian.
We love you.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Lynn, Geoffrey & Eric
Nancy Fontaine
September 10, 2008
The whole Doucette family is in our thoughts and prayers every day. Especially we prayed for you yesterday and hoped Brian gave you the strength to get thru his birthday. We're always thinking of you.
MOM
September 10, 2008
Hey kid, happy 20th!!! Do you like the flowers, I know not your first choice for a present but that's all I could think of. At least they're not purple, right?? Brian, I can't stand you not being home with us. I still reach for my phone to call you. I think, gosh that kid hasn't called me yet and then it all comes back to me. I'm kinda in my glory, when I think I"m going to hear your voice.
Aaron and Terri had their baby, a boy and his name is Eli Brian Williams. Pretty cool, huh?? He's so cute. He looks like Terri, thank God for us for that!!!! Keep an eye on him, Brian. Make him strong!! Were you glad to see Mickey. I still hear her barking. Dad calls JD, Mickey all the time. She's a good girl!! Don't forget to make her sit pretty before you feed her. I have to tell you, Brian, that I don't think your dad is too excited for hunting this year. He just doesn't seem into it as much. Would you give him something to let him know you'll be with him every time he steps into the woods. Hunting for him will never be the same, without his little buddy. 20 years old, Brian!! All I wanted was just more memories of us, as a family. I'd take just one more, happy memory. What did you think of the whiffleball tournament?? Coach Umile finally met you and he thinks the world of you. Thank you for making that work out. Please keep an eye on your friends, Brian. They still are hurting so much, just like me. Alec, Timmy, Shane, and most of all, Yellie. She's just so confused, lost, angery. Poor thing. I don't know how to help her anymore, Brian. You have no idea how YOU brought so much joy and happiness into peoples lives. You're an amazing kid, I always knew that!! You're just like your dad. Eric wrote another poem:
Twenty Years Ago
It’s hard to believe it was twenty years ago…
Two proud new parents who were all aglow,
Thank you, Mom and Dad, for loving me so,
I appreciated it far more than you’ll ever know!
From the very first breath that I ever took …
You were the reason for my smiling look,
You were there for me every step of the way,
Every second of every minute of every day!
I shall always thank God for each one of you …
For Dad and Mom and, of course, Danielle, too,
A more loving family I could have never had,
I’m ever so blest, ever so proud, and ever so glad!
Thank you for all that you did and still do for me …
An endless list that could go on for all of eternity,
Thank you for the huge sacrifices that you made,
A tremendous debt that shall eventually be repaid!
Every day I hold your hands and walk with you …
I smile and give you the strength to make it through,
It’s much easier for me because now I understand,
As I see the infinite wisdom of God’s perfect plan!
There’ll be a joyful reunion many years from now …
But until that day we’ve got so many fields to plow,
In ways you can’t understand, I’ll always do my part,
So continue on, knowing I’m deep within your heart!
Loving you even more and more each and every day …
Listening to all of the things that you have to say,
Sending you lots of little signs all along the way,
And joining you as you sing Happy Birthday today!
Continue smiling and laughing as you always do …
Knowing that I’ll always be right there with you,
And I promise, together we’ll all make it through,
I love you so much, Mom and Dad and Yellie, too!
Well, happy birthday, Brian, my fine young man!!! I'll talk to you tonight and thank you for my birthday gift!!! It's my favorite!!
The proud mother of YOU!!!
Aunt Denise & Lindsey
September 9, 2008
Happy Birthday my sweet nephew (cousin). I saw your dad tonight he seemed very sad. He didn't sleep much last night. I know it was because he was missing you on your birthday like everyday. Please be near dad, mom, and Danielle as much as you can. I know they feel it when you are. We all love and miss you and Candice so much!
christy richardson
September 9, 2008
Happy Birthday Bri.. miss you kid.
thinking of you ann, danny & yellie <3
Diane Goodwin
September 9, 2008
Thinking of you all today,
Meredith Santello
March 29, 2008
i didn't know brian at all really but i have heard many things about him and how good of a kid he was. i am glad to be signing this because i know if means alot to his family.
Brent and Dawn
March 28, 2008
Danny, Ann and Danielle,
As I scrolled the the guest book to sign an online obituary I saw Brian's name and read some recent entry's. We can only imagin the greif you endure every day, but please know that Brian will never ever be forgoten by many friends and family. Your celebration of Brian's life will live in our heart's forever. Danny and Ann you are awesome people and loving parents. We think of all of you often. May God Bless you. Love Brent and Dawn
Diane Ashburn/Goodwin
March 26, 2008
I just want you all to know I thought of you Easter Sunday, I prayed for some peace in your broken hearts, I think of you all so often.
Karen Leach
February 22, 2008
Ann,Danny, Danielle,
As I sit here and read all these entries crying like I always do, like many always do, I still never know what to write to say. But I will say, not a day goes by we do not think of you guys or Brian. We cry when we hear certain songs, we wear his bracelet. I can't imagine how you feel and what to say but please know we love you all and we are always here for you, and remember he will never be forgotten, never, he touched to many people too many lives.You as a family also touched so many lives. Stay strong, I do understand its hard beyond what we could imagine. we love you guys.Everyone is here for you whenever you need any of us.
John, Karen, Amanda, Jennifer
Mary Wilkinson
February 16, 2008
Ann, Dan and Danielle...I just want to say that not a day goes by that I don't think about you guys. My heart breaks for you. I hear songs and see things that remind me of you and your family everyday. I wish I could have met this good hearted man...he touched so many lives...if only there were more like him; this world would be a much better place.
Thinking of you always...Mary Wilkinson
Brittany Moore
January 17, 2008
Brian: It's been a year, and noone has forgotten you. Noone ever will. That's the great impact you had on everyone. Every time I see a picture of you, I remember that smile, or the jokes you always made. God needed a hero, and that was you. You fill the spot perfectly. You are such a kind person. Your forever missed.
Danielle: It was nice to see you the other night at the game. I loved the shirt you had on with Bri's picture on it. I'm sorry we couldn't make it to your house the night after the wake that night, to much was going through my mind that I couldn't. If you ever need to talk, I'm here.
Ann & Dan: You are the strongest people I know. I'll never know how hard it must be. Danielle has many people to take care of her, her friends are all so great. God Bless you all.
Kaylyn Lambert
January 13, 2008
Brian,
Already a year has gone by, and I still cannot believe it. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think about you. And as everyone else has said you have touched so many people and I only wish I got to know you better. Hearing all the stories about you and seeing how many people you have truely touched It shows what a wonderful person you are and you will never be forgotten. I saw your mom and dad the other day and I got a knot in my stomach and did not know what to say. When I gave your dad a hug I had to stop myself from crying because it was the first time that I had seen them since everything happened a year ago. It was so hard to find something to talk about with out bringing you up. Some day we will meet again, but until then please keep watching over us.
Love
Kaylyn
KDC
January 12, 2008
Ann, I just wanted you to know that I just read your entry and hardly a day goes by when I don't think about Brian.. Every time I watch a hockey game, and it doesn't matter who I watch, or when I'm talking to Danny or when I'm out hunting especially by myself I find myself, always thinking of Brian. I can't believe the impact Brian had on me in just the short period of time that we spent together. I like everyone else just wished we had more time to spend with Brian. Someday... I just wanted you to know that Brian will never be forgotten.. and I mean NEVER..
Shelby Hennelly
January 11, 2008
Brian ...
Its been a whole year and I still don't quite understand why this had to happen to you. After all the wonderful stories I've heard about you and what an awesome person you were, and still are to this day, I wish I had gotten the opportunity to get to know you like I know Yellie. Through the years you made many people's lives so much better and will continue to each time someone tells one of the many stories of you. I now know what it feels like cherish my family and friends and not take them for granted. I thank you, and also your family, for impacting so many people in such an amazing way. You are truly loved and missed more than words could ever explain. Rest In Peace, Brian.
Yellie ..
I love you girl. You are such a strong person and I admire you so much for that. I'm not going to say I know how hard it is, because I don't and I never will. I'm so thankful to have such an amazing friend like you, try and stay strong .. we all know that you do it for Brian and will continue to because of the unconditional love you have for him.
Danny and Ann ...
I think I speak for the many kids when I say that you two are two of the most wonderful parents anyone could ever ask for. I wish I could take away the pain or do something to make everything better, but I know that no one can and I'm sorry. Seeing you two so upset makes me hurt inside, but when you smile it just makes everything better. Thank you for teaching us all about what a wonderful person your son is, although I wasn't as close to him as I am with Danielle, I know how awesome he was :) His positive spirit and wonderful smile still and will always live on in all the lives that your family touched. I love you both
aimee viel
January 10, 2008
Brian, one whole year and a few days have come and gone. but it still feels like just yesterday. you are truly missed by soooo many. me, yellie and a few of the girls came to see you the other day. it was all snow..but we werent goign anywhere without going out t osee you first. soo, i decide that idc what it takes im going out there..so i take of my shoes and run through the snow in just my socks. it was up to my knees. but well worth it. its not getting any easier for yellie and i can tell. its still extremely hard for her to talk about you without getting emotional. but shes strong and we take good care of her and she knows your helping with that. stay with her bri, she needs you more than ever. and your parents as well. they had a little get toghether on the 8th. i unfortunatly couldnt make it. but your moms right. it did happen on the 8th but it hit us all the next day. as all i pulled up to the hosue that day there wasnt even a parking spot along the whole road. your friends and family swarmed the yard and the house. i walked in and just could handle it. everyone crying and talking..and then..on the couch curled up in a little ball was yellie. i wish sooo much that i could take her pain away. it killed me to even see her that way. shes so stronggg brian and i know your watching over all of us. we love you and miss you so much. i keep your picture hanging in my car. the other night it was really bad outside. and i almost lost control of my car..i turned on the radio..and the song that reminds me of you was playing..i held onto your picture the whole way home, you got me there safely. your our angel for ever.
ann, dan and yellie. i loveeee you so much. you have all been there for me, ann thank you especially for being there when my mom wasnt. i cant thank you enough for that. love you
January 9, 2008
My angel, my son Brian--one year, one whole damn year has gone by without you. We made it but honestly, I don't know how. Every day my heart gets ripped out, torn up, stepped on over and over again. All my memories of you are the best, but my memories of a year ago haunt me, Brian and that's what hurts. Danielle and I were talking about that just a few minutes ago. The accident was on the 8th, but to us our heartache started at 2am on the 9th of January. The knock on the door, I thought the neighbors were complaining about Mickey, so they called the cops. But the scream that came out of Yellies, that blood curdeling scream, I knew but I didn't want to believe and I still dont want to believe. Down the stairs I kept praying, just let him be hurt. Then I heard Dad, I thought he punched the cop. When I turned the corner and saw Louie and his face, my world stopped. Then they told us that another boy died too, how I knew it was Pat, I don't know, but I just knew. I looked at Yellie and she just lost it. Poor thing, her big brother and her big crush. Everything became so blurry, I became so numb. I don't remember who was here. People just told me what and where to go and I think I did it. My worst nightmare, Brian, is when we had to go identify you. I can still hear my screams, thinking about it makes me want to scream again. I remember shaking you, telling you to wake up Brian, wake up!!! Feeling your hair, your beautiful hair, it was so soft like your face. You didn't move, WAKE UP!!!! When we left, I knew the next time that I would see you would be in your at your wake. When I saw you, God, even in your final resting place, you were so handsome. Everything is still so blurry to me and I may never remember all people that came to see you. All I know is that you are still missed and loved by many and you are still touching the souls of so many, Brian. I do smile when people tell me that you had such an impact on their lives but then that gut wrenching feeling come right back when I think if only you where still here,you could have that same effect on so many more people. Brian, my greatest fear is that people will forget you, that breaks my heart. People reassure me that that will never happen, but for them life must go on. For me, life is life, whatever. Yesterday, as we cried and laughed, with many, many friends, I don't think and I hope that no one ever forgets!!!! Still in my heart Brian, every day I ask why, why to YOU, but like my song to you says: "If I knew the last time that I held you was the last time, I'd have held you and never let go. It's kept me awake nights, wondering, lie in the dark just asking why. I've always been told you won't be called home until it's your time. I guess Heaven was needing a hero, somebody just like you. Brave enough to stand up for what you believe in and follow it through. When I try to make it make sense in my mind, the only conclusion I come to. Is Heaven was needing a hero and that's you!!"
I miss you, Brian, and I'm sorry I miss a couple of night kissing you goodnight. Please give me strength through the next year.
I love you, my angel!! Forever, my son!!
Mom
Lynn Goss
January 8, 2008
Brian,
Things are so jumbled in my mind of thoughts as they were a year ago today. For sure I know I miss you very much. Sometimes it is really hard to believe that it has been a bit over a year since you have run through my home, giving me hugs & kisses. I have lost my Douce bracelet a few times, but have found it (Thank You Brian), maybe that is your sign to me.
Geoffrey misses & loves you Brian.
Danny, Annie & Danielle, thoughts of you will always be in my heart & my love will always be there for you.
Lynn
Cheryl Lausberg
January 8, 2008
Dear Ann, Dan,and Danielle,
I don't know where to begin. I think of all of you so often. When I run into you, I try to be cheery, but my heart aches for you. I'm sure that you sense it. I wish that I knew what to say... sorry.
I want you to know that Brian will always be remembered. Our family was so lucky to have known him. We have so many good memories of him and all of you.
As I was driving home, just a few moments ago, there was a beautiful sunset. I immediately thought of Brian and his radiant smile. He's watching over you.
I can't imagine how different life must be without Brian, but I hope that you are able to find some peace each day. Take care.
Love,
Cheryl Lausberg
Diane Goodwin
January 8, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers, I think of you all so often, My heart still hurts for you, And what you have to face each and everyday, Just know he is always with you...
Stephanie Tarr
January 8, 2008
I an unable to grasp the thought that a whole year has gone by now. Ann, Dan and Danielle, I think about you all so very often. I know the holidays must have been excruciatingly hard, and today is another extremely tough one. Please know that you are all in my thoughts. Brian has been on my mind so much the past few days and weeks. His smile and personality are truly missed.
January 6, 2008
Dear Brian
it's been a year and i can't say how many time we have all thought about you,mom,dad and danielle. i was so excited the day i was asked to be your god mother as i was called down to the gram's house on Old South Rd. for the news. i was very proud of you and always loved to hear how you were doing especially when we would meet at walmart where you would always have a BIG SMILE AND HUGS for me .. i sure do miss them and always look for you hoping you will just come around on of those corners to say hi .... we all miss you and love you very much and wear our sweatshirt with your name on it with lots of pride to have been a small part of your life...
with all are love
aunt mary and family
Nancy Fontaine
January 2, 2008
Brian, you are in the thoughts of so many so much of the time. I hope some how you can send your mom and dad and sister the strength and love to get thru all these difficult days. Christmas must have been so hard for them.. and now it's almost been a year since you left them.... somehow bring them peace and help them. There is no way any of us can even begin to imagine their pain, but hopefully you can lead them thru this. Your smile and spirit will always be with them and may they feel the warmth of you around them, as you will always be such an important part of their family.
Ann, Danny, and Danielle... hang in there guys. Brian must be so proud of you all. He'd want you to be happy again and to find peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers everyday but even more so during the past week and the next few days. Please know how many people love you guys.
Jennifer Sagris
December 30, 2007
Ann, Danny and Yellie,
I have thought so many times about writing, but just don’t know what to say. I think about you three every single day. I can’t pull into my driveway without thinking about you three. Brian was here with Danny working all summer before he left for Bridgeton. I will never forget the day Brian was driving the box van across the lawn and Danny yelling to him to watch out for tree branches and to not bottom out the van in the culvert, and Brian just drove on with that beautiful smile laughing back at his father. January 7th, Danny was here replacing the mailbox post that Tina had wiped out trying to back into the driveway (we don’t allow her to go in reverse in the car anymore!). Before he started the repair job, I was asking about Christmas and he told me about Brian letting you and Danny know at the last minute that he had a mountain of dirty laundry to do before going back to school and how you had to truck it all to the laundromat! How I wish every single day that January 8th had never happened. My heart still aches for what you have to go through every day just to get through each day. You put up a very brave front for everyone. I wish there were something I could say or do that would brighten your days. I pray that someday you will find peace. I love you all very much.
mom
December 25, 2007
Merry Christmas, Brian!! This has been the longest couple of days for me. I have not been looking forward to this holiday at all. I remember looking at you last year, you were soo sick, but I was so proud of you, Brian. I ache to see you again Bri. Every second of every day, you are on my mind and how I wish I had you home with me. My heart breaks and it hurts so much to smile. I want life back to the way it used to be, Bri. I ask "why" every damn day, I never get an answer. WHY??? You and Yellie are my heart and soul. I just don't have the strength anymore. Please let this be a bad dream, please. Brian, I'm just so tired, I don't know how much more I can take. This life is so unfair. No matter how hard I try, nothing changes. You're still gone, I'm still here, what do I have to do?? I'm soo sad without you. Can you, will you please help me, Brian??? Help me cope. Christmas to me, from now on, is just another day without you, hurts more than other days, but 24 hours later, another day will come and you won't be here, so that's my life. I'm such a downer, but that's how I feel today, Brian, sorry. Stay with Yellie, she needs you so much. Tomorrow is Dad's birthday. The best present for him would be a very strong sign that you're with him. He would smile.
You're the BEST, Brian. I love you!!! Merry Christmas.
Laure McGurren
November 9, 2007
Ann, Danny, Danielle:
I still drive by your house often just to see the lights shining in rememberance of Brian. I always know they're going to be alight just like Brian's love of life and his smile before I even turn the corner. Yet, I still always look forward to glancing over to saying goodnight Brian, love you, miss you...and pray that your family will get through another day with the strength to see tomorrow.
I know they have, and they will, but it will NEVER be routine or easy.
You, Brian, are just too special to ever lose a strong grip upon. Everyone who has ever met you feels such a bond of happiness. Your parents & family got to see you at you at your best so often, that their bonds tear at their hearts so continuously.
Please remind them that there are so many other friends & acquaintances all around to take a tug, or tear, every other day or so, so that they can begin to heal their own empty hearts.
We know they'll gain strength & comfort through their closest friends & family in their own special way and time. Tell them that you're in a better place, and remind God that you miss them mostest.
Happy Belated Birthday!
Rest in Peace. You'll ALWAYS be a part of our lives.
Laure McGurren
P.S. Yellie, when you have some time and are ready to hear another story, I'd like to share some with you someday.
Cindy Allard
October 15, 2007
I have tried to write before this, but it didn't go through.
I am so sorry that you all had to go through this horrific loss. I, too, lost my son, Justin Allard, in 2005. And, you're right; it doesn't get any easier-how could losing a child get easier?? The pain and the emptiness and sadness will be with us for the rest of our lives. I don't understand why these things happen. I pray that your family finds some kind of life within your lives. I do understand your pain and grief and if you'd ever like to talk, please don't hesitate to call or write.
Best wishes
Cindy Allard
Mitzi (McLean) Coran
September 11, 2007
Happy Birthday Brian!!
Hi Ann, Danny, and Danielle,
I think of you often, and just wonder how you are coping! I asked my brother-in-law if he has seen you at the hospital Ann. I have been down a couple of times looking for you and asked if you still worked there, and no one seems to know. It was great to see you had signed the book. At least I know you are okay.
xoxo
Mitzi
Ann Doucette
September 9, 2007
Sept. 7, 1988.....It was our first night in our new home. Stuff still in boxes, I was soo unorganized, but this was our first night in our new home. We had a new baby coming in six weeks, I had to get the nursery set up for this wonderful new life that was coming. Sept 8, 1988, Danny was only working a half day, because he was going up Maine to hunt for a long weekend, that was until my water broke, all over my bathroom floor. I had no idea what had happened, I just thought I peed myself. So, I continued to get ready for work, but I couldn't stop peeing. I went to see my friend, who was expecting the day after my due date of Oct. 14th. She told me that my water broke and that we needed to go get Danny so that he could take me to the hospital. We drove up to the house that he was building and I yelled out the car window, "How would you like to become a Daddy today?" I can't remember but I think Danny jumped off the roof. Long story short,not really, we went to the hospital, they told me that I probably wouldn't have this baby until maybe Tuesday, today was Thursday. OK, what do we know?? So, we went to KMart, bought a crib and other mommy stuff. I feel great!!! Piece of cake. Around 8p that night, I kinda felt pressure, not much, but what do we know, so back to the hospital, the midwife was not very nice and once again she said not until next week. As we were getting ready to leave, the nurse came in and I asked her when do I know that I am in labor, she told me when it hurts so bad that you can't breath. Ok, no big deal, all I know is that I'm starving, so off to Weeks for french fries, gravy and toast. So, just as the hostess brought us to our table, I got this incredable pain that it took my breath away but then it was gone. We ordered, Danny ordered lasagna, I ordered my balanced meal and then oh my God, I can't breath. Oh my God!!! The hostess came back with our drinks and we told her that we needed them packed to go because I think I'm in labor. Only two hours had passed since we last visited the hospital. Who do we see first, but the nurse, she said to us that she knew that we would be back and she saved our room. The midwife, very anouyed with us, came into the room, checked me and I was 8cm dialated. She said well I guess you are ready to have a baby tonight, but she said it may be a long night ahead of us. My mother told Danny to go and eat supper while it was still warm. He did, but when he came back, I was getting ready to have a baby. I went from 8cm to 1cm in about 45 minutes, it's now 11:15pm. The midwife would tell me to get ready to push and my coach,Danny, who just ate lasagna, would get right in my face and tell me to push, I thought I was going to throw up, so he would have to coach me by turnig his head and telling me to push. At 12:10am, we became the proud parents of a 7lb baby boy. I remember holding him, looking at him, wondering what he was going to be like when he grew up. I asked God to protect him. Today Brian Williams Doucette is my hero. He grew up to be a man who cared for and loved many, many people. Overshowered his family with love and laughter. He became a leader to many and the only person he followed was his dad. I miss you that no one can even compare. My world has changed forever. And for everyone that asks, NO, it's not easier, it's harder and the void gets bigger and bigger.
Today, Brian turns 19. Happy Birthday, my son. Again, I asked God to protect you.
Always kiss me goodnight!! I do, Brian, I do!!!
The proud mother, who misses her boy, of Brian Willams Doucette.
July 12, 2007
Dear Doucettes,
Although i didnt know bryan very well, only met him once or twice, my thoughts are with you. He was such a nice kid, good looking too. I can't even begin to imagine what its like to loose that great of a person, well. . anyone at all really. I'm sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you. .
Jake Chamberlain
June 17, 2007
Brian,
It just still doesn't seem real. I think about it all the time, the thoughts never go away. It seems like yesterday when you, Shane, and I saw that deer and drove right out to it in that field..I'll never forget it. I miss you Douce, you changed so many lives.
Jessica Foxlow
June 12, 2007
Brian,
It has been over 5 months since the accident, and I still can't believe that this really happened. I know I only new you when I was younger, but I still new you, and that was good enough. You were such a great kid and had so many dreams.
I just wanted to let you know that you will always be in my heart forever and always.
Love Always,
Jess Foxlow
Kaylyn Lambert
June 4, 2007
Brian, I went to visit you the other day. It is still hard to believe that you are not here. We Lost My Boyfriend's Aunt almost two weeks ago that we were really close to, and she was still young and had a lot of years left of life, But we just dont have control over that. And having to go through all of that again reminded me so much of you and since then you have been on the top of my mind and think about you alot. I know we were not close but I have been told stories from My gram about how we would always play when we were younger and when the family got together. And from seeing what everyone has to say about you i have learned that you were an amazing person and really wish we could have got to know each other better. I hope that you are up there watching down on us all and guide us in the right direction.
Love Kaylyn
aimee viel
May 7, 2007
Ann, Dan and Danielle,
when i first met you all last summer i thought that u were the perfect family. i couldnt help but feel right at home anytime i was in ur house. i remember one night, a bunch of us girls were over and we wanted to take danielle out..this was the first night i ever met brian..and as soon as he walked in the door all of us girls just started blushing. we all sat around with you guys eating and hangingout until us girls left. thats one of my best memories of brian. there was another time i came to pick danielle up and it was just danielle and brian and a few of his froiends hanging outside playig hockey. i remember pulling up and brian was sitting on the tailgate of his truck. him adn his friends wouldnt let danielle get in the car with me until i got ouota the car and was introduced to everyone and brian made sure he knew where danielle was gonna be incase you came home looking for her. he was a great brother and an amazing person. i wish i could have gotten to kow him better. we had such short time from the time i met u till the accident. even now..when i come to your house i still feel the same welcoming i always have, you guys are so strongand i admire you for that. and oh yeah ann, im sorry for all the red bull on danielles birthday. but shes my best friend and i knew shed love itt! haha even though u werent too excited when i walked in with it. i love you guys and i know your doing amazing with this. keep it up.
danielle, best friends for life girly..ill never forget all our crazy times. i could never tell you how happy i am to have a friend like you. i love you darlingg always and foreverr
Cassey Bushman
May 4, 2007
Brian... still cant believe your gone, i would give anything to have you back here again. everythings just not the same.
You lived right across the street and i would always joke about sneeking in at night to see you :)
well buddy.. ill see you someday.
kyle dorr
April 10, 2007
Brian,
i cant believe its been 3 months.. it still feels like it was yesterday you were calling me up to come hang out at my school. ever since we were 4 years old, you were a brother to me. I'm thankful to have a friend like you in my life. you were always there for me and always knew how to make me and everyone laugh. i will never forget all the crazy and fun memories we had together. I'll never forget you buddy, i know you will be looking down on us, i cant wait to see you again bri.. miss you and love you bud
Diane Goodwin
April 9, 2007
Still think of you all everyday,
April 3, 2007
When a team of mostly high school hockey players from the area traveled to Sweden last week, sure, there were hockey games, but the most memorable moment for the local kids took place before the first puck was even dropped.
That was when the host team from Stockholm paid tribute to Brian Doucette, a former standout at Noble High School (Maine) who would have been a captain of the team but was tragically killed in a car accident earlier in the year.
The ceremony took place on the ice before the tournament started. It featured three teams, seven torch-bearing figure skaters, a solo of Bette Midler's "The Rose," and a single red rose placed at center ice in memory of Doucette.
"I got choked up," said Coach Wayne Sheehan. "I couldn't believe they had gone to the extent they had for the tribute and the welcoming. It truly speaks to Brian as an individual."
Three teams were brought out on the ice. Team USA (the local team) lined up on one blue line. A team from the Czech Republic lined up along the other blue line, facing Team USA. And Ska, the host team, lined up along the boards between the two blue lines, forming a U on the ice.
Six figure skaters with torches then entered the arena while "The Rose" was being sung and formed a semi-circle at center ice. A seventh figure skater then came out and placed a red rose in the middle of the circle. That was followed up with a minute of silence.
Sheehan said he will give that rose to Doucette's parents this weekend.
"We were all tearful," said Sherrie Sheehan, Wayne's wife. "It filled you with love and sadness at the same time."
Dover's Josh Hager had played with Doucette in the Dover Youth Hockey League for 11 years and won two state championships with him. He actually received his acceptance letter to Bridgton Academy, where Doucette was going to school, the day of the accident.
"It was really hard seeing that rose there," Hager said. "I wanted to break down and cry. It shows how much he meant to a lot of people."
It would have been the second trip to Sweden for Doucette, who was still considered the lone captain of the team. Team USA went 2-3 in the tournament, finishing with two wins in a row after starting out 0-3. It picked up wins over Lev Slany of the Czech Republic and Varmdo of Sweden. The losses were to Swedish teams Ska, Jarfalla and Nacka.
Gemma Dyer
March 29, 2007
I know i've already wrote about brian. but buddy, I cant get you off my mind. You know, I sit here to myself sometimes and stare at your picture and I still cant picture you not being here... Im missing you more than I thought I would.. But its like this. You made a difference in alot of lives, and friends with each one of us. I think thats why its so hard. And boy not being able to see that gorgeous smile of yours. I dont think i can last one more day without it. I miss u bud, like ive never missed anything before... Come back home... May you rest in Peace.
Shannon McHenry & Mike Borowski
March 27, 2007
The Family of Brian Doucette,
I remember driving away from the Bridgton Academy Brewster hockey game and Mikey rolling down the window to say, "Babyface, I'll meet you at your house in a little bit." I turned around and their was Brian walking with a big smile on his face. Once we entered your loving home I realized that smile of his was permanent. It touched our hearts and it seemed he never took it off his face. I wish I had more time to talk to Brian but for the little time I had I appreciate it dearly. I hope to keep in touch with your family and Danielle you know how to reach me at any time.
Jannike Lindqvist
March 27, 2007
Brian,
when i met you in Sweden last year I really knew that you were something special. I liked you from the begining Brian. When they told me that you was dead I cried so damn much. I couldn´t stop. I really miss you. Those three days you were here was the three best days in my life.
Thank you.<3<3
March 26, 2007
Dear Ann -
You may not know me but I had to write to you. My son Kevin Canney is a member of the "Team USA" that just went to Sweden. Unfortunately I was not able to attend the scrimmage they played in honor of Brian because we were away at a hockey tournament with our younger son. Although, I looked at the pictures on Prints4us and got goosebumps when I saw the pictures of Danielle. I hope somehow she will find the strength she needs to get through this. Judging by the pictures, Brian's friends are with her every step of the way. When Kevin came home I saw he had the card you had given them in his hand - he hadn't read it yet. We read it together and we were both just speechless for a few minutes. I truly believe that somehow people we have lost have a way of communicating with us and after reading your story about the quarters you found, it appears Brian definitely is. Kevin wears #2 as well for Somersworth High School so I think of Brian often when I see Kevin play. I din't really know him other than when he played Squirts with Kevin but I have read every entry in this guestbook and I wish I had known him because he obviously is a VERY special person.
I have heard many stories through people that know you about your strength and courage - you are amazing! And at those times when you or Danny or Danielle just don't have the strength, talk to Brian - he'll help.
In my thoughts often,
Sheila Canney
Justin Marsters
March 24, 2007
Douce,
No matter how stressed out everyone else was you still had that ability to make us laugh. There hasn't been a day since I found out that I don't think that the world is missing out on another great human being. No matter what you were doing you were always striving for success and your attitude showed.
We all miss you tremendously unfortunately we won't be seeing you at the ten year reunion but you will be remembered.
"Don't morn the loss of Brian, but celebrate his life" - a rendition of a quote from Ladder 49
Mike Chabot
March 20, 2007
It is said that as time goes on things get easier, well Brian there is not one day that goes by that i don't think of you and miss you, I know that from somewhere up above you are watching over us, and that you will help us make it through life without you, although it is not easy to think of you without a tear coming down my face i try to laugh when i think of all the times we had together. and it will always be hard to think of you without crying. We are all waiting for an answer as to why god took you home, even though we know we probably wont get one we all know it must have been a pretty good reason to take a kid like you....I Love You and Miss You Douce
and every "trophy" that is shot, every goal that is scored will always be for you Brian.
- mike-
Travis Heaward
March 18, 2007
One may think that being two hundred miles away from everyone that knows who Brian is and was would make it so that I wasn't constantly reminded of it. With Brian though thats not the case, any good act or jesture or deed is the epitomy of Brian. He was the nicest kid you could ever meet, to anyone. He was just an inspiration to what everyone wanted there kid or their best friend to be like, and the good part about him was that he never could have too many friends. Which many it good when you needed someone to brighten your day.
Number one in our hearts
Number two in your program
Lauren Baker
March 17, 2007
Ann&Family,
I was thinking about you and your family again, and hoping the days ahead are getting a little easier for you as i know it takes time.When i saw you last week as i was out for my walk with Mike and ithought to my self that was ann, somehow i was hoping you would turn around and come back so i could give you abig hug and say how sorry we are for you and dan and danielle, butyou didnt so i want to let you know when you read this that you are in our thoughts all the time and we will stop by sometime to see you.Till then remember we are here if you just want to say hi! Love , Lauren& Mike
Danielle Doucette
March 16, 2007
Hey Brian...im writing again because i cant get you off my mind....i think about all the good times we had....Brian i have to say that im sick and tired of pretending everythings ok....my tears are starting to show and my smile is fading away...everything is going wrong without you....nothin is right....i just want you to call me...tell me some how some way you and Pat are ok....mom and dad are there for me but they dont understand some of the things that i would talk to you about...now i dont know who to talk to....no one understands Brian...im lost for now and forever....im in a daze and i dont want to be here without you...when i see your smile....tears run down my face....i know ill be with you soon enough but thats not good enough for me....COME HOME BRIAN
#1 in my heart
#2 in the program skating forever in the clouds
forever loved and always missed....stay with Pat and keep eachother in line....
I LOVE YOU MORE THEN YOU COULD EVER KNOW BRIAN
? Yellie xoxo
Anonymous
March 16, 2007
Though there is no way to erase the pain you are feeling, I want you to know that Brian has brought me back to someone that I thought I had lost forever. He is up there guiding us and watching over us all the time. He will forever be your angel and will always be watching out for all of you. Though time will not erase the pain, it will bring to light all the good that Brian can and will continue to do. He truly is an angel!
Christy Richardson
March 8, 2007
I know god was needing an angel, but why did he choose you. I miss everything about you Brian. Just knowing you were near me made me feel comfortable. I miss that funny laugh and your cute smile, I miss all the jokes you always played on people but most of all I miss knowing I could see you whenever I wanted.. I love you so much and wish you were right here again. Its been two months to many.
RIP, Skate Hard Baby!
♥ Christy
Shelby Hennelly
March 7, 2007
Danny, Ann & Danielle -
It's been basically two months already and I still cant believe it ... I just wanted to sign this again to tell you all that I still think of you and Brian everyday. You're all in my thoughts and prayers, I love you guys.
Brian; Rest in peace buddy ... everyone misses you more than anything, keep smiling <3
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