Arthur R. Douglass Jr., 76, of Wiscasset, passed away peacefully at his home on July 9 with his family at his side.
He was born in Bath on Nov. 3, 1935, the son of Catherine and Arthur Douglass Sr. After attending Bath schools, Arthur enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1954 and was honorably discharged in 1956, after which he worked for 40 years at Bath Iron Works. He was a lifetime member of the Elks and an avid fan of New England sports teams. Arthur also enjoyed playing the guitar and attending bluegrass festivals. Most importantly, he loved his family and took great joy in family gatherings; he included his much loved Labrador Retrievers as members of his family.
He is predeceased by parents and sister, Beverly “Betsy” Robinson.
Arthur is survived by his wife, Cindy Douglass; children, Lawrence Durrell and wife Mary, Kirk Douglass and wife Vicki, Sharon L. Douglass and long-time boyfriend Peter Small, Karen Rooney and husband Terry, and Jerry Douglass and long-time girlfriend Tamara Sloan; step-children, Guy Meister and wife Melissa, Gus Meister and girlfriend Tracy Sullivan; grandchildren, Jennifer, Matthew, Justin, Ashley, Marc, Steven, Mary Kate, Sean and Jaline; great grandchildren, Nia, Levi and Jodie; step-mother, Fran Douglass; half-sisters, Jackie Turner and Nancy Carvill; and faithful companions, Dakota and Meika, his Labrador Retrievers.
Visiting hours July 13 at David E. Desmond & Son Funeral Home, Bath. Memorial service July 14 at Bath United Church of Christ, Congregational, Bath. Interment with military honors at Oak Grove Cemetery, Bath. Family and friends were invited to share in a potluck celebration of life after services at the Douglass’ home.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Arthur may be sent to either the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care, 361 Old Belgrade Rd., Augusta, ME 04333 or the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, 27 Atlantic Highway, Edgecomb, ME 04556.
