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Douglas Tucker
1943 - 2007
Douglas Tucker
1943 - 2007
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Douglas Tucker Obituary
Born in Dover on January 10, 1943 the son of Paul D. and Olive (Chase) Tucker, he was a graduate of Dover High School, New England Institute of Funeral Directing and Embalming in Boston and the University of New Hampshire. He also did graduate classes in Entomology at UNH as well as teaching part-time at UNH.
Doug was a former member of the New Hampshire National Guard, Battery “B” in Dover and was a member of Dover Post #8 American Legion. He was a 32nd degree mason and a member of the Strafford Lodge of Masons.
He owned and operated Tucker Pest Control Co. Which he founded over 40 years ago.
He is survived by his wife Anne Symonds Tucker, a son Todd Tucker and his fiancé Shelly Roberts of Dover, a daughter Katharine Tucker-Hensel of Dover, seven grandchildren John, Chris, Cameron, Tucker, Alicia, Sophia and Paige. He also leaves his stepmother Claire Tucker of South Berwick, ME, a half-sister Patricia Shackford of Madison, a stepsister Deborah Rice of South Berwick, a stepbrother Kenneth Tucker of Milton and his mother-in-law Dorothea Tyler of Durham.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with his family Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Tasker Funeral Home, 621 Central Ave.
Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers those who wish are invited to make memorials in his name to the Seacoast Cancer Center, 789 Central Ave., Dover, NH 03820 or your local Hospice organization.
Please go to www.taskerfh.com for more information or to sign the on-line guest book.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Bonnie Peterman/Richardson
October 7, 2007
Dear Doug's Family,
I was away for 3 weeks and just returned home to hear of the very ,very sad news about the loss of Doug.
Doug was a year ahead of me in high school and we were good friends. He has also been taking care of carpenter ants in my home for YEARS! Every spring I would call Doug to do his exterminating magic. What a relief to not have 100's of ants marching in my kitchen. Last fall he and Todd caught the flying squirrel that had nestled into my pocket book and then flew out as I picked it up. Again, what a relief to have Doug come to the rescue.
Doug was a great guy, happy to help and with the best sense of humor!
I will really miss him and I send my very deepest sympathy to you all.
Rollins Richards
September 26, 2007
September 26, 2007
loss is such a hard thing for the ones left behind,but we know Doug is in a restful, peaceful place.I will never forget the first time we met... i laughed for a good couple of days it was chris,paul,erica, and you.I knew from the first time i met you that your heart and soul was genuine..as i got to know you more i seen that i was correct..RIP Doug and feel good that you touched many peoples life..To kathy,anne,todd..thank you for being in my life i send my deepest condolence,and love you guys
Justin McKellar
September 26, 2007
Well I never met you but I went to your funeral with a friend for support. I know Kathy and the Kids very well and I feel bad for there loss. From what it sounds like you were an amazing guy to them and thats nice. RIP Doug.
Rollins Richards
September 26, 2007
loss is such a hard thing for the ones left behind,but we know Doug is in a restful, peaceful place.I will never forget the first time we met... i laughed for a good couple of days it was chris,paul,erica, and you.I knew from the first time i met you that your heart and soul was genuine..as i got to know you more i seen that i was correct..RIP Doug and feel good that you touched many peoples life..To kathy,anne,todd..thank you for being in my life i send my deepest condolence,and love you guys
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Sarah and Tom Swift
September 26, 2007
I didn't really know you but I knew your daughter kathy. All I can say is you did a damn good job raising her, and I know she will live upto all your expectations and beyond.
Natasha Torres
September 25, 2007
I Didn't Quite KNow YOu All That Well.. But YOu MAde An Impact On My Life And My Family's .... Gone But Never Forgotten
R.I.P Doug
Stefani Torres
September 25, 2007
you were an amazing person and i will never forget you sittin in the dark listening to the record player =] and how you called me and my mother cover girls haha ily and i will miss youuu =/
Bob Dearborn
September 25, 2007
Sorry to hear of Doug's passing. He and I were classmates and buddies at DHS. Even though losing contact over the years, I always look for the house on Littleworth Rd when passing by whenever I'm in town.
erika boulanger
September 24, 2007
i will miss you very much doug,,,,i will keep my promise and do all we said we'd do...ebay and all...i feel the same way about you as i do my own dad....thanks for caring about me and for being there for me...i love you and will never forget you ....erika
Marianne Gough
September 22, 2007
Cathy, Please know that you are in my thoughts as you mourn the death of your beloved Dad. I used to run into him often at Dicky Kay's and he was always so funny. Fondly,
david symonds
September 21, 2007
only Doug could make me laugh during a time like this. We once
attended a Funeral where the person
was really alive! I love you man.
best of luck in your next venture.
Love, David and family
Karen Miller
September 20, 2007
Anne and family,
Sorry for your loss.Our thoughts are with you.And Anne;dont forget our dinner/lunch date whenever you want.....
Love Karen & Jim Miller.
Ronnie Hanson
September 20, 2007
There is a human bond that connects us all. It may be like a delicate thread, but in special times like these, it becomes like a line of steel that helps to bind us, one to another.
This strand makes our sorrows more bearable. Doug, I know, will be missed by his family and his friends. I wanted you to know that he will be missed by me as well. The thread of the bond that we created in just those few days is with me and I hope to only have offfered you some comfort - knowing that I care.
I cannot make it this evening but please know that I am thinking of you and your family. In the days ahead I wish you strengh and courage. Love, Ronnie
Faye Hoffner
September 20, 2007
Kathy and Family
Please accept our prayers and thoughts through this trying time, My family and I send you encouraging words of love and kindess.
Quotemeal:
“Think of these things: whence you came, where you are going, and to whom you must account.”
— Benjamin Franklin
God bless you and your Family
Faye and Steven Hoffner
Of Northwood
Eve Tarmey
September 20, 2007
Ann, so sorry to hear about Doug's death. I haven't seen or talked to you in many years, but Doug kept us up to date with news of your family when he came once a year. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Melissa Cunio (Mathewson)
September 20, 2007
Dear Anne,Kathy and Todd,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, My family often talks about your family, due to the close friendship we had growing up as neighbors. I have so many great memories as a child, and many of them were spent running between my house and yours. We have so many funny and crazy stories that we bring up to this day. I will not be able to attend the visiting hours, but wanted you to know I will be thinking of you all!
Elaine LANE
September 20, 2007
Anne and Family,
So sorry to hear about Doug. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. i cannot make it Thursday; will be in touch!
Love, Elaine
Jenn Campbell
September 19, 2007
Ann and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many great memories of Doug from his "tuna omelettes" to teasing me all of the time. May God bless you all and I think of you often.
Ray Drouin
September 19, 2007
To the family of Doug Tucker:
My husband and I offer our deepest sympathies......Doug was a wonderful, generous, kind, thoughtful person and quite comical at times.
He was a good friend to us.
Wish we could all play a game of cards Doug.
God bless you for everything.
Sincerely,
Ray and Estelle Drouin
Mary Moreau
September 19, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Brother Bouchard
September 19, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Michelle Tetreault
September 19, 2007
We will miss you so much! Thank you so much for all the times you made me laugh even when I did not want to. I will miss your loud voice and the way you cooked.
Thank you for loving me and my kids they will miss there grammpy very much and so will I
Love you always .
Cameron, Paige and Michelle
Betsey and Doug Gray
September 19, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of Doug's death. We have had him to our home a number of times over the years and he was always very professional and helpful. We would trust him over any exterminator in the Seacoast. He will be missed.
Alberta Keddy
September 19, 2007
So sorry for your loss.
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