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He was the husband of Kathleen (Taylor) Curtiss for the past 25 years.
Born in Barre, VT, he was the son of Marjorie (Wilbur) Curtiss of Medway and Phillip Curtiss of Royal Palm Beach , FL
Mr. Curtiss was a 1974 graduate of Algonquin Regional High School of Northborough and a 1978 graduate of the University of Massachusetts of Amherst. In 1977, while he was in college, he started his landscape business, Doug Curtiss Landscape Designing, of Southborough with a single truck, which has continued to grow successfully after 29 years of being in business. For a while they also had a retail store, called Curtiss Garden Concepts, which sold items pertaining to gardening. He enjoyed restoring antique Jaguars with his sons and relaxing at their summer home in Peacham, VT with his family.
In addition to his wife and his parents he is survived by four sons, Phillip, Garrett, Gregory, and Eric Curtiss all of Southborough; a sister, Pamela Jackman and her husband Daniel of Hopedale; two brothers, Mark Curtiss and his wife Joye of Milton, VT; Richard Curtiss and his partner Charles of Medway; and many nieces and nephews
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, November 16, from 4 to 8 PM at the Morris Funeral Home, (Morrisfuneralparlor.com) 40 Main Street Southborough.
Funeral and burial will be private.
Memorial contributions may be sent in his memory to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 495 Old Connecticut Path, # 220 Framingham, Ma. 01701.
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Ellen Bruder-Moore
November 15, 2006
Richard, We are all so sad about the loss of your brother Doug, and want you to know we are there for you and your family during this very difficult time. With Love, Ellen Bruder-Moore and everyone at SMOC BHS
Cathy& Mike, Michael, Scott & Caitlin Duchesneau
November 14, 2006
Kathy, Phil, Garrett, Eric & Greg,
Our sincere sympathy is with you. In time, we hope you will find comfort in all those great memories you've shared. Take care.
Christopher Mader
November 14, 2006
My thoughts are with all of you, take care of yourselves and I'm sure I'll see you soon.
The Mullins Family
November 14, 2006
Our prayers go out to everyone in the Curtiss family.
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November 14, 2006
Kathy, Phil, Garrett, Greg and Eric-
Our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you at this difficult time. We are so happy that Pam and Dan introduced us and our kids to you. The memories in Vermont will always be remembered.
Mindy, Brian, Pat, Chrissy and Lindsay
Charlie Downey
November 14, 2006
Kathy & Family: I am so sorry for the loss of Doug. I not only considered Doug a client, but a friend, because thats how he came across and was... as a true friend. What a guy. we will all miss him. With Sympathy, may GOD Bless you this day. Charlie Downey
Forrest & Claudette Manning & Family
November 14, 2006
Our deepest sympathies are with the entire family and we hope the memories will heal the pain.
Michelle Norcross
November 14, 2006
Our deepest sympathy in your time of sadness. We wish you all peace.
Shelli & Mike Norcross
Dianne Simmons
November 13, 2006
My thoughts and prayers and deepest sympathies are with all of you
Peter Norden
November 13, 2006
The norden Family sends their heartfelt sympathy in your time of grief.
The Staff of Morris Funeral Home
November 13, 2006
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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