Obituary

Douglas M. Titcomb, (Retired, Engine Co. 50, Boston Fire Dept.) a lifelong resident of Charlestown, passed into eternal life on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 70 years old.

Doug was born in Boston on February 24, 1942, one of 9 children of the late Albert E. Titcomb and Jennie S. (Juba) Titcomb. He grew up in Charlestown where he attended Boston Public Schools and graduated from Charlestown High School in 1961. Doug joined the Boston Fire Department and served for many years at Engine Company 50 in Charlestown. He retired several years ago. He was a member of The Boston Firefighters Union Local # 718 and The Halligan Club of Charlestown.

Doug is the beloved husband of 42 years to Elizabeth L. "Betsy" (Doherty) Titcomb. He is the devoted father of Jennifer Hoffman and her husband Jay of Roslindale and Douglas M. Titcomb Jr. of Charlestown. He is the loving Papa to Danielle Titcomb and Emily Hoffman. He is the beloved brother of Arthur Titcomb and his wife Dolores of New Hampshire, Richard Titcomb and his wife Glendean of New Hampshire and the late Lorna Titcomb, Fern Connolly, Jean Mihalis, Edward, Albert and Joseph Titcomb. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Doug's visiting hours on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 2 to 6 p.m. followed by his Funeral Service at 6 p.m. in The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown. Interment is private.

In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Doug's name to The Charlestown Boys & Girls Club, 15 Green St. Charlestown, Mass. 02129.