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Douglas deBruyn Obituary
Doug was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts to Catherine (Braid) and Theodore deBruyn.
Doug graduated from Arlington Technical High School and Northeast School of Broadcasting. He worked in the automotive industry for many years, as well as in broadcasting at WBZ Radio in Boston. He also owned and operated Mom's Garage in Manchester, New Hampshire for 21 years and built and remodeled homes throughout his life. He became a Freemason, earning the degree of Scottish Rite and enjoyed volunteering in his community. Doug semi-retired with his wife to South Carolina, continued working in the automotive world, and was elected as his local neighborhood representative.
Doug always had a curious nature, and was ambitious, easy-going and had a good sense of humor. He loved building, gardening, music, traveling with his wife and daughter, learning about history, his cats, and a delicious meal.
Doug was a loving husband, father, brother and friend and is deeply missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife Deniece (Champigny) of South Carolina; daughter Shelby and her husband, Brendan McCaughey of New Hampshire; sister Janice and her husband Jeffrey Ward, cousin Debra Donovan, and cousin Marina Mansi and her husband Lou, all of Massachusetts.
Donations can be made in Doug's memory to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (t2t.org) or the ASPCA (ASPCA.org" target="_new" rel="nofollow">ASPCA.org).
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Memories and Condolences
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3 Entries
Deniece deBruyn
July 11, 2025
To my Favorite Person...
I will always be waiting to be with you again.....
This was way too short in our lives...
I Love You Bud..
Jeffrey Plant
November 14, 2024
My thoughts and prayers to out to Doug´s family and friends. I first met Doug 4 years ago at the place he worked, Toyota of Hilton Head, South Carolina. He was very professional and friendly. I will truly miss him. Jeff Plant
Robert Whiddon
October 29, 2024
Doug was a great guy who loved his family. Doug made us all better humans.
We miss you buddy.
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