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Douglas Bransfield Obituary
The life of Douglas John "The Judge" Bransfield came to a tragic end the morning of Monday, May 6, 2019 in Middletown, Connecticut. He was only 53, born April 6, 1966 to Douglas Thomas Bransfield and Rita (Manzolli) Bransfield of Portland, Connecticut. Doug was a compassionate soul, always willing to roll up his sleeves and help a friend in need. He loved history, Holmesian mysteries, and strived to be a family man. A proud pressman, he struggled to find a new place in the world as his trade was eroded by time. Doug is survived by his sons, Justin Douglas and his wife Elizabeth, Daniel Joseph and his partner Jessica; his lifelong partner and wife Marsha; his mother Rita; sisters Michelle and Laura; brothers Michael and Daniel; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.
Douglas will be sorely missed by his many loved ones both friend and family alike. He long suffered silently with depression. The loss of his life is a cosmic injustice the proportion of which we only wish he could have understood or that we could have prevented. While he is gone, we will remember him fondly and will cherish the time we had with him.
Friends may call at the Portland Memorial Funeral Home, 231 Main Street, Portland on the evening of Monday, May 13th from 4-6 p.m. Services will begin at 5:30 p.m. Burial will be private.
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Patricia Sartori (Marino)
May 13, 2019
My sympathies, condolences and love go to the entire family. You will be missed my dear old friend.
Patricia Sartori (Marino)
May 13, 2019
Patricia Sartori (Marino)
May 13, 2019
May 13, 2019
My heart hurts and goes out to you and your family please except my condolences to you all. Reach out to each other in this painful time in all your lives. You have so many people who Love and lives you have touched, keep reaching out........With Empathy and Love to you All ,Terri-Kaye Chasse
Timothy Lineberry
May 11, 2019
I don't know that my words or my sympathy will help, but I'll listen and pray.
Carol Pierini-Andrew
May 11, 2019
Dan and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers are sent to you all
RIP Doug
May 10, 2019
Daniel Bransfield
May 10, 2019
Jaye LaPointe
May 10, 2019
Dear Dan, please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. I didnt know your dad personally, but have had the pleasure of seeing you, his son, grow up to be a kind and loving person these past years. You will always find love and comfort when you knock on our door. "Aunt" Jaye and Jordan LaPointe
Eliana Lieders
May 9, 2019
Dear Justin and family,
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss of your father.
Sincerely,
Nikolai and Eliana Lieders
May 9, 2019
Rest In Peace Doug.
My heart goes out to his family. May time relieve some of your pain losing a husband of many years and a father to two great sons. My sincere condolences.
Friend and neighbor
Dori
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