He was born in Amherst, MA June 24, 1938, the son of Alton and Jesse Dorrell both who predeceased him.  He attended Amherst schools until high school when he then attended and graduated from Smith Vocational High School.  He then began his long career as a skilled mechanic starting first at Blyda Ford in Northampton and then moving on to be head mechanic for Massachusetts State Police, Troop B, until his retirement in 2002.

He was an avid hunter, fisherman and general lover of the outdoors.  He enjoyed working in his garden but mostly it was the time with his family that brought him the most joy.

There will be a graveside service on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Riverside Cemetery in Sunderland MA., followed by immediate burial. Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com