Douglas Maxwell Mixer

Douglas "Doug" Maxwell Mixer, 75, of Porter, M.E., passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H., surrounded by his family.

Doug was born on May 4, 1949 in Wolfeboro, N.H., the eldest of 4 children of the late John and Orilla (MacLean) Mixer. Growing up in Tuftonboro and Wolfeboro, Doug attended local schools, including a then-new Kingswood High School, and graduated from North Yarmouth Academy in 1969. In his youth, Doug excelled at football, skiing, and baseball, where he was known for his lethal palmball. Growing up on Lake Winnipesaukee, Doug could often be found on the water, including in his mailboat.

After graduating from prep school, Doug briefly attended Nichols College before entering the workforce, spending the majority of his career in the toy industry. He spent time in both Maine and Massachusetts, working at Boston Baby, Child World, and most recently Toys R Us, from which he retired in 2006 as Store Director. After retirement, Doug spent time co-owning a sandwich shop in Rochester, N.H. and working as a transporter at Lakeview in Effingham, N.H.

In 1981, Doug married his wife Roxanna, and they eventually settled in Porter. Together they raised seven children and created countless memories. An avid fisherman, Doug spent many days fishing Winnipesaukee, West Grand Lake, Lobster Lake, Chesuncook, Aziscohos, and many other fishing holes in Maine and New Hampshire. Later in life, Doug was involved in the Porter town planning board, many town committees, Sacopee Valley athletics and football boosters, and enjoyed going on drives to places like Screw Auger Falls. Doug was a talented artist and terrific storyteller. He was always happy to tell a story to anyone willing to listen. Doug's greatest pastime was watching his children and grandchildren play sports.

Douglas is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Roxanna; children, Jessica Mixer of Porter, M.E., Amanda Mixer and husband Jory Bailey of Silver Lake, N.H., Tegan Mixer and partner Troy Peavey of Raymond, M.E., Nicholas Moulton and fiancée Molly Lydigsen of Port Orange, F.L., Lane Melanson and partner Joshua Guptill of Baldwin, M.E., Carla Wakefield and husband Michael of South Hiram, M.E., and Duncan Mixer of Portland, M.E.; grandchildren Boone, Natalie, Dodge, Cameron, Allison, Sage, Royal, Abel, River, and one grandson on the way; cherished sisters, Mardy Bogar and husband John of Farmington, M.E., and Judy Stockman and partner David of Wolfeboro, N.H.; Roxanna's brother Jeffrey Snipe and sister Georgina Moran; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends. Doug was predeceased by parents, John and Orilla Mixer, and his sister, Joan Mixer.

A memorial service will be held on April 5, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Melvin Village Community Church in Tuftonboro, N.H., to be followed by a celebration of life at Purity Spring Resort in Madison, N.H. If you wish to send flowers, please send to 14 School Street, Porter, M.E.