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Douglas Ley

1958 - 2021

Douglas Ley obituary, 1958-2021, Jaffrey, NH

Douglas Ley Obituary

Douglas Ley

Jaffrey NH — Douglas Ley, age 62, died at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 10th, after a brief illness. Doug was known for his booming laugh, clever sense of humor, and dedication to helping others succeed. He was a husband, father, professor, labor leader, and legislator and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. His hobbies included trying unique beers (including those brewed by his son Isaac), watching the Bruins and Red Sox, taking road trips, reading, and listening to a wide variety of music.

Son of Helen and Arthur Ley, Doug was born on Long Island, NY on July 3rd,1958. He grew up in Valley Stream, NY and Newtown, CT and graduated from Gettysburg College (1980). Doug earned a master's & Ph.D. in history at University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he met Mary. Doug taught history at Franklin Pierce University for 30 years, served as a legislator in the New Hampshire House of Representatives since 2012, and was House Majority Leader in 2018-2020. He also served as president of AFT-NH since 2016.

He was beloved by family, friends and colleagues, especially his wife of 35 years Mary (Amherdt), sons Ethan (Maggie) and Isaac (Tayah), siblings Diana (Sam) and Spencer, mother-in-law Ann, siblings-in-law, and nieces and nephews. We will remember Doug when cracking open a beer, stopping to read a plaque at a historic site, and when hearing any Beatles tune on the radio. He will be dearly missed.

An informal memorial service for all will take place Saturday, June 19th, 10:30am-12pm, at Branch and Blade Brewing in Keene, NH. Light refreshments will be offered, and beer/wine will be available for purchase.

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Published by Monadnock Ledger-Transcript on Jun. 17, 2021.

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Margaret Campbell

February 16, 2024

It is now three years since we lost Doug and I still miss him. How much we have needed him in Concord and as a guiding light in the past few years. Rest in peace.

Alexander Caires

July 14, 2021

I was fortunate enough to have Professor Douglas Ley as both an academic advisor and history instructor into my senior year. His humor and authenticity will certainly be missed. My condolences to the Ley family, your friends, and his colleagues. The hole left by your loved one´s passing can never be filled.

Maureen MacAdam

June 19, 2021

Mary,
I am thinking of you at this difficult time of loss.

The Cournoyer Family

June 18, 2021

Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.

Amy Bidder O'Brien

June 17, 2021

Doug was a great man. I’m so sorry for your families loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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