Douglas Coursey Fenn (1942 - 2023)

A devoted father, husband, brother, flirt, jokester who loved to tell stories and man who always had a smile Douglas C. Fenn, 81, of Middlebury, Vermont, died at The Pines in Rutland after a long illness on December 30, 2023.

He was born in Middlebury on April 25, 1942 to Robert E. and Doris M. (Coursey) Fenn, and graduated from Middlebury High School in 1960. He married Donna Hope on September 28, 1963, divorced in 1980 and married Janice Seymour on April 17, 1982.

Doug was preceded in death by his second wife Janice A. (Seymour) who died on February 5, 2015, to which he dedicated over 25 years taking care of, his parents and step-mother Carol (Merritt) Fenn, and his brothers David and Dale Fenn. He is survived by his daughter Amy (Brad) Boise of Middlebury, son Robert Fenn (Laura) of Middlebury, step-daughters Crystal D'Avignon (Corey) of Orwell and Andrea Conway (Shaun) of Chittenden and his first wife Donna who he reconnected with in his later years. Also, by his sister Nancy (Joe) Church, grandchildren Katina Aro (Ryan) and step-grandchildren Kelsey Ryan, Brooke Ryan, Dylan Ryan and five step-great grandchildren.

Doug enlisted in the Vermont Army National Guard in November 1965 where he was an M1 rifle Marksman and honorably discharged. He worked at Hendy Bros. for 44 years working his way up from mechanic to Service Manager until his retirement.  He was a master welder and continued to enjoy working on John Deere tractors and other equipment in his home garage.

At the age of 16 Doug starting flying lessons and earned his commercial pilot's license and enjoyed flying his Luscombe and Cessna until he could no longer fly. He was a lifetime motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed riding his Harley. Douglas was a lifetime Volunteer fire fighter having served as Chief and Assistant Chief with the East Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department and the Cornwall Volunteer Fire Department.

A Celebration of his life will be held on January 20, 2024 from 1 – 3 pm at the Middlebury American Legion located at 49 Wilson Road, Middlebury.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cornwall Volunteer Fire Department at 1952 Vermont Route 30 Cornwall, VT. 05753 or to the Addison County Humane Society (Homeward Bound) at 236 Boardman Street Middlebury, VT 05753.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com