None Douglas Simon

It is with great sadness that the family of Douglas E. Simon announces his sudden passing on Friday, November 24 ^th at the age of 55.  Doug will forever by remembered by his devoted wife of 22 years, Joyce McGrew Simon; his three adoring sons, Kyle M., Nicholas B., and Jacob R. Simon; his loving parents, Louise A. and Al Lawrence; his two sisters, Karen L. Johnson and Susan Vale; his brother Steven Lawrence; several special nieces and nephews, and too many friends to count.  He was preceded in death by his father, Paul A. Simon and his brother, Bobby Lawrence.

A third generation resident of Westwood, Doug was very involved with Troop 1 Islington Boy Scouts, and especially enjoyed attending countless campouts with his sons and their friends.  He was a great cook and was well-known for his clam chowder.  An all-around “man’s man”, Doug loved to work in his yard, tinker with cars with his best friend Mark, and build stuff with his other best friend Gregg.  He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his “gang” of special friends.

Doug attended Northeastern University and worked as an IT Project Manager for a hotel chain in Boston.  Doug was retired from the US Coast Guard, and was a proud member of the Patriot Guard Riders.

Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of Doug’s life on Sunday, December 3 ^rd from 10 am to 2:00 pm with a memorial service at 1PM the Folsom Funeral Home, 649 High Street, Westwood, MA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Our Military Kids, 6861 Elm Street, Suite 2A, McLean, VA 22101.