Douglas R. Spicer

He was the loving husband of Sheila M. (Tynan) Spicer. They had recently celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary.

Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Albert William Spicer Sr. and Mary Fredericka (Rieger) Spicer.

He proudly enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1959. He served in the Vietnam War and was on active duty until 1963. He continued in the USMC Reserves until 1977 and attained the rank of Sergeant.

Doug earned his Associates Degree in Computer Science from Blue Hills Technical School and a Bachelor’s of Science from Boston State College (UMASS Boston) in mathematics.

He had worked at Polaroid, Instrumentation Labs, Bose Company, MCI Norfolk as a teacher, and VA Vocational Rehab. He also taught math at South Boston Heights Academy and was a substitute teacher for woodshop and math at Walpole High School.

Doug was a self-taught craftsman and loved working on his model trains and landscapes. His work with wood, stained glass and many other mediums produced remarkable results. He was the happiest when he was covered in saw dust. In every home he lived in he left his creative mark.

After retiring to Cape Coral, Fl., Doug loved fishing, camping, and being on his boat with his family and friends. He loved traveling all over the United States and abroad. He was dedicated to his volunteer work with the Marine Corps League, German American Club, U.S. Power Squadron, and American Legion.

Besides his wife he leaves his beloved son Douglas R. Spicer II, of Sagamore Beach, MA, a daughter Malia Blaikie and her husband Anthony of Sagamore Beach, MA, brothers Albert William Spicer Jr. (deceased), his wife Nancy of Florida, Herrick Hollister Spicer and his wife Joan of Dedham, MA, and Ronald Frederick Spicer and his wife Sally of Walpole, MA. He was the proud grandfather of Cheyenne Lamperti of Hyannis, MA. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Doug also leaves behind his life-long friend and partner in hijinks, Phillip Brandolo of Medfield, MA.

Family and friends are invited to share their memories of Doug at Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 40 MacArthur Blvd., Bourne, MA during visiting hours on Wednesday, July 17th from 4-6pm with a memorial service taking place at 6pm. His burial will be Thursday, July 18th, at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne at 12:30pm.

Donations can be made in Doug’s name to Toys for Tots https://cape-cod-ma.toysfortots.org .