Douglas L. Fountain

North Brookfield – Douglas L. Fountain, 73, of North Brookfield, died on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester following a brief illness.
He leaves his siblings, Sandy Bazley of Spencer, Bruce Fountain and his wife Sandra of Norwich, CT, Ronald Pocis of New Hampshire, and Gene Fountain of Brimfield, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Debra Lincoln and his brother, Norman Knapton. He was born in Ware, son of the late Louis and Veronica (Pocis) Fountain and was a life-long resident of North Brookfield.
Doug worked as a talented and skilled Corian crafter and carpenter at Lavalleille Architectural Millwork, Inc. in Spencer for the past 31 years. Along with his family, in his younger years, he was also part of the Fountain Construction Company originally founded by his father. Doug enjoyed fishing in many of the local waters throughout the area. He also liked trying his luck with the lottery daily – Mass Cash was his favorite game, and he would also give scratch tickets and Keno a try too. He was also an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots.
A Celebration of Doug’s Life will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the American Legion Hall, Post 41, in North Brookfield. A private Graveside Service for Doug will be held in Walnut Grove Cemetery in North Brookfield at a later date.
Varnum Funeral Home, 43 East Main St., in West Brookfield is assisting his family with his arrangements. An online tribute page is available on his obituary at varnumfuneralhome.com