Douglas Therald Whitcomb

November 28, 2021

Douglas Therald Whitcomb, 74, passed away peacefully November 28, 2021. Born in Princeton, Minnesota he was a son of the late Clinton L. and Mabel Myrtle Marie (Jopp) Whitcomb; beloved husband of Donna M. (Peach) Whitcomb; devoted father of Danielle Peach (Jason) and stepfather of Brennon Viola (Erika); cherished grandfather of Keagan Gormley, Karter Viola, Quinn Kell, Jameson Kell and Asher Viola; brother of Arnold Whitcomb, the late Gene Whitcomb, Arlene Whitcomb Anderson, Robert Whitcomb, Marlene Whitcomb Sauntman and the late Linda Whitcomb Burggraff. He also leaves behind nieces, nephews and cousins. Douglas served as a member of the Navy from 1965 to 1968 and was discharged with full honors. He started a career as a boat builder then continued on as a finished carpenter. In his tentative years Doug was an avid golfer who loved to fish and spend Sunday’s yard saling with his wife. He loved jazz music, dancing and playing cards. He had a wonderful sense of humor. Visitation will be held Monday, December 13th from 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. in the Winfield & Sons Funeral Home, 571 West Greenville Road, Scituate, RI. Navy Military Honors will follow at 12:00 p.m.