Douglas D. Moeckel
Douglas D. Moeckel
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Doug was raised and schooled in Lancaster, Massachusetts with his very caring parents Loraine and Douglas Moeckel (both predeceased).
He was an amazing husband to his love Dannelle for 35 years and was a devoted father to his precious sons Matthew (wife Sasha, son Jaiden) and Wesley. He is also survived by the boys' mother Andrea Tymeson and her son Jesse. Doug was the proud grandfather to Amelia and Carina, and the best step-Dad to David Spear, Laura Spear, Mark Spear, and Kerry Wilson with their combined total of 9 wonderful children: Jessica, Rachel, Jacob, Bryanna, Davina, Brookelyn, Samantha, Brayden, and Alex.
Doug enjoyed summer vacations with all the kids at the "Hurley's Cottage" fishing and water skiing on Lake Todd. They shared endless days dirt biking, bike riding around town, weekend drives to the ocean, picnics at the parks, and two Disney World vacations! He was an avid fan of the Celtics, Bruins, Red Sox, and Patriots; and he was old enough to be a loyal rooter through the great years and the many, many less great years. Doug's best days could be found driving the New England coast with Dannelle and sampling the best seafood restaurants that they could find.
Doug was a proud graduate from South Lancaster Academy with the Class of 1973. As a youngster, Doug worked in his parents' Lancaster bakery. He then served 25 years in Security at New England Memorial Hospital, Stoneham, Massachusetts, and then 12 years in Emergency Services at Brooksby Village Retirement Community in Peabody, Massachusetts. Doug retired in 2022.
Doug also leaves his cherished siblings, brother Carl Moeckel (wife Libby), sister Marcia Montgomery (predeceased husband Robert), sister Karen Peckham (spouse Pastor Ernie), and many much loved nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services will be private.
The family would be honored by any memorial donations to the Adventist Development and Relief Agency International (ADRA).
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Dannelle Moeckel
June 1, 2025
Compiled:Doug's death has left a hole in my soul, like an empty spot where he always was in my life. God Bless you
I'm so sorry to hear that. He was a great friend. We were childhood friends. We used to play at his house. He was a great auto model builder.
I will always remember Doug´s, warmth, gentle humor, generosity of spirit, and his devotion to you and the children.
The employees that Doug knew are all deeply sadden about Doug's passing. Doug and I talked a lot of the years we knew each other. About family, work, wife's, and just life ingeneral. He spoke often about you and how fortunate he was to have met you.
Doug was a truly cherished friend to me. We had so many talks about family, good food, the ironies of life, and, most importantly, about Faith
I will always remember Doug´s, warmth, gentle humor, generosity of spirit, and his devotion to you and the children.
I visited you guys last Fall and had a wonderful visit.
I'm so sorry to hear that Doug passed. I can hardly believe it. Sending my love and prayers. I am so so sorry. I am so glad to know he had a strong faith and belief in Jesus and he will hear the trumpet sound one day soon and awake to see his Savior.
Again, hugs and prayers to you and the family.
Very sorry for your loss. I did not know. My prayers and thoughts are with you and family.
I also liked working with Doug and considered him a friend. That was a great visit, glad I went to see him.
Take comfort in knowing that he is at peace with God.
He will be missed I´m sure.
He was truly a special person who was liked and respected by all he worked with and encountered. I will always have our shared experiences as another significant part of my life. God blessed him in many ways as well.
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