Mill Creek’s James O. Doughten Obituaries

Mill Creek Fire Company is saddened to announce the passing of James O. ‘Jim’Doughten.

Jim passed away peacefully on December 21, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 59.

Son of the late James and Jacquelyn, Jim was proud to be born and raised in Marshallton. Together with his wife, he owned and operated Vince’s Glass Service in Wilmington. Jim loved riding his Harle y and cruising in his 1966 Ford F100 pickup. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and telling stories about the good ol’days.

Jim was a dedicated life member of Mill Creek Fire Company. Sin ce 1990, he was active in many roles including Engineering, Fire Police

Harrington’s Beverly Curtis

and Board of Directors. He was also a member of the Mill Creek Santa Crew and loved bringing smiles to kids’faces during the Christmas season.

Jim is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 39 years, Linda; his daughter Jamie Haley (Michael); his son James V. Doughten (Gina); and his grandchildren — the loves of his life — Chase, Cheyanne, Leah and Kinslee. He was a father figure to many and will be truly missed by all.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mill Creek Fire Company, 3808 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19808.

- Submitted by Amy L. Mossinger

The Harrington Fire Company regrets to announce the passing of Ladies Auxiliary Life Member and Past President Beverly Curtis who passed away on November 19, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was 69.

Beverly was very active with the Ladies Auxiliary holding the o ffices of President, Vice President, Secretary, Financial Secretary, Assistant Finan cial Secretary and Chairman of the Sunshine Committee. In 2006 Beverly was inducte d into the Delaware Firefighters Hall of Fame by the Delaware Volunteer Fi refighters Association.

Beverly is the sister of Ladies Auxiliary Past President Betty Taylor and Aunt of Auxiliary Member Dana Taylor. We asked that you keep the Curtis Family and the Harrington Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to either the Harrington Fire Company, 20 Clark Street, Harrington, DE 19952 or the Harrington Senior Center, 190 Raughley Hill Road, Harrington, DE 19952.

- Submitted by Earl Brode