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Doug attended Westerly High School, graduating in 1979 and then continued his studies in Rhode Island.
Doug was artistic, cook, creator, energetic, entertainer, fun, kind, and loving. Doug lived in Rhode Island and New York City, NY and then in 2004 moved to Port St Lucie, Florida with his partner Marcel Landry.
Doug Gilmore is survived by his partner, Marcel Landry of Port St Lucie, Florida; his sisters Denise Cipolla (Stephen) of Stuart, FL and Sharon Gilmore of Hobe Sound, FL; his nieces Liza Corbo (Al) of Johnston, RI; Alexandra Cipolla of Coventry, RI, and nephew Stephen Cipolla (Jamie) of Illinois. In addition, Doug leaves his great nephews Frankie, Danny, and Sonny Corbo of Johnston, RI and Ender and Quentin Lucas of Coventry RI. He also leaves behind his cousins Terri-anne Shea (Charlie) of Attleboro, MA; Bonnie Conroy, Sandi Lawing and Sheilia Beattie (Tom) all of Westerly, RI and multiple nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by both of his parents, LaVerne and Diana (Terranova) Gilmore, his brother Allan Gilmore and his sister Lynn Gilmore; his Aunts Lois Terranova and Jane (Terranova) Lawson, his Uncle Stanton Terranova, Sr, his cousin Stanton Terranova, Jr. and his niece Mellissa Melton.
Doug engaged in advocacy and supporting activities related to HIV and AIDS which helped him access necessary health resources and treatment. Doug participated in initiatives aimed at increasing awareness and care for individuals living with HIV and AIDS. This approach highlighted his active involvement and positive impact of such organizations and to improve his own health. Some of the organizations Doug was associated with was the AIDS Project of RI and the Ryan White Foundation, RI.
A Celebration of Life will be held at River Bend Cemetery, Westerly, RI on Saturday September 20, 2025 at 11 AM. Family and friends are welcome. Please bring your favorite memories of Doug as we surround ourselves with his spirit, laughter, and love. There will be no gathering after the celebration of life.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like to suggest donating in Doug's name to the following -
APRI RI Aids Project, PO Box 6688, Providence, RI 02906Or
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program RI, 3 West Road, Cranston, RI 02920 .
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Nancy Hemphill
September 14, 2025
I am so sorry to hear this. Doug was a good friend and the most amazing person. He was an individual to be sure. He had the best and sometimes most annoying sense of humor and the biggest heart in the world. He faced adversity with a smile and courage. I´m sad that I only saw him a handful of times since we graduated high school a hundred years ago. The world was a better place with Doug in it. Condolences to Marcel
Dawn Clark Wright
September 13, 2025
Doug was one of the sweetest, funniest and best people I have ever known and loved. My husband Doug and I are deeply saddened by this news. We spent a lot of time with Doug from high school years to living in New York when we all resided there in the eighties. He was a treasure. May he rest in peace. He will always be loved and remembered.
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