Douglas A. Stevens, 81

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Douglas Arthur Stevens; Doug passed in the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

Doug was born on January 16, 1941 in Watertown, New York, to Arthur and Marguerite (Hutchins) Stevens. Shortly thereafter, the family relocated to Manchester, Connecticut, where he remained through his graduation from Manchester High School in 1959. It was during his high school years that he joined the swim team, winning several medals in competition. After graduation he went on to Miami University of Ohio in Cincinnati where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics. From there, he began a long professional IT career working for several corporations including IBM, ITT, and CIGNA, from where he retired. During his professional career he returned to university and earned his MBA from Rutgers University in New Jersey.

Shortly before retiring from his professional career, he was reunited with his high school sweetheart, Judith Ordway. This was the beginning of a fantastic journey for both Doug and Judy; they travelled the world all the while Doug recorded these adventures through the lens of his new favorite hobby, digital photography. These travels took them to the far reaches of the globe including Scotland, India, Nepal, Bali, Singapore, Paris, France and, their favorite (maybe Judy’s favorite) location, Italy.

Doug had a voracious appetite, always in search of the bargain breakfast consisting of eggs broken over hard with bacon, home fries, and toast; he never turned down a good piece of rare roast beef or lamb, nor a fine two-finger pour of his favorite scotch or a good red wine. Red tulips were his favorite flower; he was usually inclined to involve family at gatherings to assist in planting bulbs. Doug was also extremely proud of his Scottish heritage, with strong ties to the Clan Forsyth.

Doug made friends wherever he travelled and spent many mornings with the “grumpy old men,” drinking free coffee at their gathering spot in Coral Springs, Florida.

Eventually, Doug and Judy relocated to the Lakes Region of New Hampshire to be closer to family where Doug spent the remainder of his days with his wife and Golden Retrievers looking over Lake Winnisquam, enjoying the peaceful beauty of the lake, watching the eagles and, the various boats floating by.

Doug was predeceased by his parents.

Doug leaves behind his true love, Judy Stevens, Laconia; his three children from his first marriage to Susan, Fiona Stevens (Michael Tellier), Windham CT, Sarah Burgess (Kristian), Union ME,and Andrew Stevens (Ruth Chab), Chelmsford, MA; his stepsons, Dexter Klock, Driggs, ID, and Douglas Klock (Kellie), Meredith; his grandchildren, Britt Stevens (Sean), Kieran Mooney, Malakai Mooney, Emma Burgess, Laura Burgess, Noah Burgess, Amelia Burgess, and Owen Burgess. He also leaves his beloved Golden Retriever, Riley Stevens. Doug will be truly missed by all who knew him, most of all, his family.

No calling hours will be held.

A brief graveside service will be conducted at Bayside Cemetery, 1345 Union Avenue, Laconia New Hampshire 03246, at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2022.

A gathering will immediately follow at Laconia Country Club, 607 Elm Street, Laconia.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247-0572.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services and 603Cremations.com, Laconia, NH, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit www.wilkinsonbeane.com.