BRUNSWICK — Douglas A. Lathrop Sr., age 76, died Thursday, February 15, 2018, at his residence.

He was a perpetual student, professional procrastinator, and eternal optimist. He was born on August 18,1941, in Stockton Springs, ME, the son of George A. Lathrop Sr. and Mildred E. Burdette.

Doug graduated from Stockton Springs High School in 1959. In 1961 he started work at Bath Iron Works in the electrician’s apprentice program, moving through various positions at the company and retiring in 1995 as the foreman of the Ship Mechanical Test and Operations department.

Later, Doug started his own company, managing 2 Reverse Osmosis systems. For the last few years he was a building contractor and performed architectural design for local builders. He always said, “I never worked when I went to a job I enjoyed.”

He married his wife Donna on February 20, 2000. They were friends since they met in 1966.

Doug was active in the Cancer Crusade Capers and the Kiwanis Club.

Surviving besides his wife Donna are four children, Douglas A. Jr. and his wife Carol of Newport, KY, Christopher K. and his wife Jennifer of Hooksett, NH, Christopher W. and his wife Emily Thompson of North Andover, MA, and Michael S. and his wife Diane of Topsham, three stepchildren, Christopher M. Link and his wife Nicole of Jacksonville. OR, Kari A. Bailen of Gulfport, MS, and Patrick L. Weed and his wife Grace of Garden Grove, CA, 16 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a handful of close friends and countless acquaintances.

Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, February 18th from 1-2 p.m. at Stetson’s Funeral Home, 12 Federal St., Brunswick, where a memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at a later date in Varney Cemetery in Brunswick.

Donations in Doug’s memory can be mailed to the Meso Foundation, 1317 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314 or www.curemeso.org.

Condolences may be expressed at stetsonsfuneralhome.com.