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1941
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2021
Lawrence Doolittle Obituary
He was born July 15, 1941. Larry grew up in Wallingford, Connecticut. He was involved in Cub Scouts Pack Five, Boy Scouts Troop Four, and Wallingford Junior Rifle Club.
Larry was a US Navy Seabee Reserve for a total of eight years and two years active duty.
He was a member of the Plumber and Pipefitters Locals 21, 267, 305 and 777. He was the operating engineer of Local 478 in Connecticut and the United SteelWorkers.
Charter Member of Fraternal Order of Eagles 3907 in Fair Haven, VT, Lawrence was also a member of American Legion Post 50 in Castleton, VT and FOE 4527 in Micco, FL.
Larry is predeceased by his father, Lawrence R. (Duke) Doolittle, Sr., his mother Mae (Mutzie) (Baer) Doolittle, and sister Bobbi (Doolittle) Cislo.
On July 1, 1977, Lawrence married the love of his life, Joy.
He is survived by his wife, Joy, brother, Kenneth Doolittle, son, Matthew (Doolittle) Colms, step-children, Linda Joy Damron (Kevin), Tommy Stinglia, Nickie Stringlia (Suzanne), and Sam Stringlia (Jennifer), several great grandchildren, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
On May 13, 2021 there was a military service with Honor Guard from the American Legion Post 189, Sebastian, FL, followed by a celebration of his life at Fraternal Order of Eagles 4527.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vitas Hospice at 4450 W Eau Gallie E. Blvd., Suite 250, Melbourne, FL. 32934.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Ernie Canelli III
May 11, 2022
I just discovered Butch's passing. The Doolittles were more like family to me when I was growing up in Wallingford. Butch was an older 'Brother' in many ways. I am sad to hear of his passing. My condolences to his Brother Ken and Butch's Wife and family, He was a remarkable person in so many ways.
Amy Kelley
May 31, 2021
Kenny, I am so very sorry about Butch. I haven’t seen him in years, but family is family. Sending you love. Amy XO ❤
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