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ROUELLE, L. DOUGLAS, 65
ROUELLE, L. DOUGLAS, 65, of Williamstown, passed away in the comfort of his family at Central Vermont Medical Center on November 9, following several years of declining health. Born in Barre on Jan. 1, 1947, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Lawliss) Rouelle. On May 1, 1989, Doug married the former Maxine "Mickey" Fernandez in Waterbury Center. Doug attended schools in Montpelier and continued his education at Champlain College. In his early years, Doug worked in law enforcement in the greater Central Vermont area that included Waterbury, Montpelier and Northfield. He later was employed as an automobile mechanic for several years before working as a bus driver for Green Mountain Transit Authority, retiring in 2007. In his leisure time, Doug enjoyed hunting, was an avid history buff with a special interest in the Civil War, as well as the love and enjoyment he experienced from caring for his pets. Doug was a member of the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army Reserves. Doug is survived by his wife of 23 years, Mickey Rouelle of Williamstown; his sons, Douglas Murray of Orange and Martin Rouelle; a daughter, Tina Ashe of Williamstown; his stepchildren, Wendy Welch and her husband Jim of Duxbury, Eric Morse of Berlin; several grandchildren; a sister, Carol Stewart of Montpelier; two brothers, Mike and Tom Rouelle, both of Montpelier; as well as nieces, nephews and extended family. Doug was predeceased by a son, Scott Murray.
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