BRUNSWICK — Douglas Richard Bloodgood, 69, of Brunswick, Maine passed away on March 6th, 2012. After a long (17yr) battle with cancer, he died peacefully; with his wife and loved ones by his side.
Doug was born in Troy, New York on January 9th 1943 to Harry and Margaret ( Normandin) Bloodgood ( both deceased). He graduated from Shendahowa High School in 1960 and joined the U.S.Navy that same year. He retired as a CPO in 1985, after proudly serving our country for 25 years. Amongst many things surrounding the military, the comradery of his shipmates was the one aspect of his career he missed the most.
His interests included boating, fishing, woodworking, gardening, enjoying a day at the beach and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Linda (O’Connor) Bloodgood of 8 years; his (3) children; Scott Bloodgood, of Lewiston Maine, Stacy ( Bloodgood) Stegemoller, of Black River, NY, Angela ( Bloodgood) Rivera III of Brunswick, Maine and their spouses; (4) stepsons, Kevin O’Connor of Winslow, Maine, Robert O’Connor of Lisbon Falls, Maine, Christopher O’Connor of Brunswick, Maine James O’Connor of Turner Maine and spouses. His brothers Harry Bloodgood of Monrovia CA, David Bloodgood of Otisville NY and sister Mary Anne Fillipone of British Columbia, Canada and spouses; 18 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; plus several nieces and nephews.
Doug will be forever missed by his family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Elks Lodge on Saturday March 31st at 1:00 pm. Located at 179 Park Row in Brunswick, ME 04011. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in the name of Douglas Bloodgood, to the Dean Snell Cancer Foundation, PO Box 104, Brunswick, ME 04011.
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