SMITH, Douglas B. Of Milton, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He was 62. Doug was born on March 3, 1961, in New Haven, Connecticut to the late Daniel William Clint Smith and the late Shirley Ann (Ricketts) Winer. For the past 30 years, Doug was the beloved husband of Suzanne Owens of Milton. He was the devoted father of Isabelle, Rosalind, and Caleb Smith, all of Milton. Doug was the dear brother of Mandeliene Smith and her husband, Livingston Parsons, of Lexington, and Emily Smith-Lee and her husband, Robert Lee, of Sharon. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the Visiting Hours on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, from 3-7 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. Doug's Memorial Service and Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Doug's name to Hilltown Land Trust, 332 Bullitt Rd., Ashfield, MA 01330 or by visiting: https://www.hilltownlandtrust.org/donate See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 29 to Nov. 6, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for DOUGLAS SMITH

11 Entries

Remya Nair

June 23, 2024

I worked with Doug few years back and continued to stay in touch even when moved on to other companies. Apart from being such a wonderful writer who could paint a picture with his words, he was a wonderful person. We used to exchange notes around holidays and when i didnt hear back last time I had been worried about his health. Anyway today I chanced upon this notification and I am really sorry and sad to hear about it. His family was really important to him and I hope they continue to uphold his legacy of strength and finding happiness in all that you do. Rest in peace Doug, will miss you.

Charline Lake

November 10, 2023

I'm so sorry to hear of Doug's death. Condolences to all who loved him, and I know their number is legion. --Charline Lake

Laura

November 10, 2023

So sorry for your loss and so touched by Doug´s writing. I read his piece in the Globe and went to Blog and I´m so thankful I did. He is an Amazing writer and his blog should be a turned into a book.

Tim Gollin

November 9, 2023

Tim Gollin

November 9, 2023

Tim Gollin

November 9, 2023

Doug was one of my life's best friends. I imagine many people would say the same.

I'm usually full of words, but there is too little I know how to say. I'm glad we were back in touch, and I will miss him.

Judy Nee

November 7, 2023

Suzanne,
I by chance saw your husband´s obituary notice and then Mimi sent me his essay from the Globe. I honestly think it has changed the course of my life in a way I haven´t quite figured out yet. Never have I read something so evocative yet so plainly put. I had to pause and put my head down and cry while reading it as he did with his Dad, as we all do when saying goodbye for the last time. Your husband captured the essence of humanity in those few short paragraphs. As I am well into the back nine, I appreciate him recording his gentle, naked truth. You were lucky to share your life with such a person. He sounded like a good man.

Clare Dunsford

November 7, 2023

I read the piece in Sunday's Globe and went right to the blog. I have now read the entire blog, crying from time to time, especially knowing that Doug had died after all he went through. He is a beautiful writer, and his words will live on in the hearts of his readers. May your family heal and find peace in the love you shared with him and your precious memories.

November 6, 2023

I sat down to catch up on the Sunday Globe today. There it was: "The last thing my father told me". I wept. What a beautiful piece of writing. I didn´t know Doug, but I do know he loved his family dearly. Peace to all.

Mary Clare Casey

Jennifer Kohl

November 6, 2023

Doug, thank you for sharing your journey and your memories in 2 sides of a lifetime. I could not wait until a new chapter/story came out. I worked with Doug at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. I enjoyed his humility and kind way. He loved his family so much. Sending wishes for peace and comfort to you in the coming days, weeks, and years. Jen Kohl

Clem Walsh

November 5, 2023

Saw his article in todays Globe 11/5 very moving.

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