Douglas A. Patriquin

Douglas A. Patriquin, age 74, of Lynnfield passed away at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers on November 4, 2024.

He was born in Brookline on December 20, 1949 and was the son of the late William H. and June W. (Collins) Patriquin. 

Doug was raised in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1967. He received his associates degree from Wentworth Institute of Technology and later attended Lowell Technological Institute. He had worked the entirety of his career in the painting field, having first been involved in a couple of local companies before venturing out on his own in 1978, starting The Color Craftsman, of which he was very proud. Doug’s dedication and skill made many local homes more beautiful and welcoming. His oversized work vans were recognized throughout the area. In his spare time, Doug enjoyed working on house projects especially using reclaimed wood, skiing and traveling. He cherished his time spent at his second home in Newport, Vermont. He was active in the Lynnfield Soccer Association and also was a member of the Lynnfield Couples Club. 

He was the beloved husband of Anne H. (Hurton) Patriquin, with whom he shared 52 wonderful years of marriage. He was the loving father of Ryan Patriquin and his wife Katie of Ipswich and Drew Patriquin and his wife Caitlin of Chelsea. He was the brother of Lauren Patriquin-Muise and her husband Gary Muise of Wakefield and the late Jean Hjorth Friedman and her surviving husband Joseph Freidman of King of Prussia, PA. He was the adoring “ReRe” of Riley, Bode, Lucy and Mackenzie. He was the cherished brother-in-law of Kevin Hurton and his wife Frances of Lynnfield and Naples, FL, Neal Hurton and his wife Maureen of Lynnfield and Mashpee, Brian Hurton and his wife Bonnie of Danvers, Maureen Moore and her husband Wayne of Wakefield and the late James Hurton and his surviving wife Patricia Hurton of Grafton. He was also the adored uncle of numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Maria Goretti Church, 112 Chestnut St., Lynnfield on Wednesday, November 13 at 10am. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield on Tuesday, November 12 from 4-7pm.

A private interment will take place at a later date at Forest Hill Cemetery, Lynnfield. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice.