Douglas Robert Woodard Obituary
The world bids farewell to Douglas Robert Woodard of Westerly, Rhode Island, departing on September 24, 2025 at the age of 73. Douglas leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Douglas may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mabel Joan (Thompson) and Kenneth Woodard. He is survived by: his wife Melanie Woodard (Oberg); his daughters, Jessica Ryan Bone (Alejandro) and Allison Marie Woodard (David DeAngelis); his grandsons, Brayden Fernald and Casey Bone; and his siblings, Wendy Seneff (Richard) of Bryan, TX and Wayne (Joanne) of New Milford, CT.. He is also survived by many loving cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 1st 2025 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home (121 Main St, Westerly, RI 02891). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 1st 2025 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Douglas' name to: Save the Music, a foundation to help communities keep music education accessible in schools. savethemusic.org.
