Gerald M. “Gerry” Doucette Jr., of North Bridgton, Maine and Titusville, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, following a brief illness. Gerry was the loving husband of Charlene “Peewee” Doucette.

Born in Stoneham, Mass., on May 29, 1933, he was the son of the late Gerald M. Doucette Sr., and Shirley E. Doucette. He resided in many places throughout his life including Falmouth Foreside, Maine, where his love of boating began. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. During that time he was assigned to the U.S.S. Sarda. Following his Naval service, he attended Wentworth Institute in Boston, Mass.

Gerry had been a president of the Maine Campground Owners Association (MECOA), a member of the Town of Bridgton Board of Selectmen, a Captain and District Chief of the North Bridgton Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the Maine Submarine Veterans U.S.S. Maine Base, a Mason at Oriental Lodge 13 of Bridgton and a member of the Kora Shriners of Lewiston. He enjoyed collecting and restoring antique automobiles. His favorite was a 1970 Dodge PowerWagon pickup truck, affectionately known as the Purple People Eater.

For over 50 years, Gerry owned and operated Lakeside Pines Campground in North Bridgton, Maine. It is where he met thousands of extended family members making lasting summer memories. He could be seen throughout the campground driving around in his golf cart that had been modified to resemble his purple PowerWagon. He touched so many lives and his presence will be felt for many years to come.

Along with his wife of 63 years, Gerry leaves behind his children, Gregory Doucette and his wife Maureen of Maynard, Mass., Bethanne Baker and her husband Matthew of North Bridgton, Todd Doucette of Titusville, Florida, Mark Doucette and his wife Dorothy of Harrison, Scott Doucette of North Bridgton and daughter-in-law Brenda Doucette of North Bridgton. In addition to his children, he is survived by his grandchildren, Jordan, Steven, Michael, Andrew, Cody, Dillon, Kolt, Kasandra, Matthew and Emily; great-grandchildren, Sophia, Connor, Quinn and Ryan; a brother Robert Doucette of Weaverville, N.C.; and in-laws and many nieces and nephews. Gerry was predeceased by his son John E. Doucette and his sister Lynne Hackett.

A memorial service will be held this summer at Lakeside Pines Campground in North Bridgton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Gerry to the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum, 222 Saint John Street, Portland, ME 04102, or to the charity of your choice.