Douglas Henry Cromwell

10/12/1948 - 10/02/2025

Douglas Henry Cromwell of Wellington, Florida and Warrenton, Virginia died on October 2, 2025 peacefully at his Leeton Hill home shortly after being diagnosed with a glioblastoma brain tumor. Doug was born on October 12, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan and was raised in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Doug was educated at Pennington Prep School in New Jersey, graduating as salutatorian in 1968 and attended Duke University majoring in economics and political science in 1972. He then earned his MBA from George Washington University in Washington, DC. His professional banking career spanned nearly 50 years, in which he was a well regarded commercial banker for large real estate corporations, hospitals, and universities.
His personal interests included the love of fast cars, Italian fashion, the Philadelphia Eagles, fine dining, high culture, international travel and Duke basketball. Doug expressed his love for his alma mater by watching every Duke basketball game.
People who knew Doug, describe him as both serious and kind, the consummate gentleman.
Doug is survived by his beloved wife, Heidi; his three stepchildren, Carter, Devin, and Grant; his sister, Cyndie and her husband Wes; along with his two loyal protectors, Teddy and Lucy, the Goldendoodles.
He was preceded in death by his parents Clyde E. & Theodora Grems Cromwell
A grand after party will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please donate to the The Fauquier SPCA in Doug's memory.
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