It’s with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Darlington Douglas, affectionately known as “Dalo,” “Bloody River,” “Lazarus,” or simply “Chef Dalo.”
Born on March 11, 1974, in Grand Bay, Dominica, Darlington was the son of Bernard Douglas and Doreen Blanc.
At 12 years old, he moved to St. Thomas, USVI, and subsequently moved to Maine in 1997.
Darlington left this world far too soon on February 1, 2025, at his home in Buckfield, Maine.
He is remembered by Father-Bernard Douglas Sr. Mother-Doreen Blanc. Stepfather-Nyah Henderson. Stepmother-Eunipha Douglas. Daughter-Rayvn Douglas. Brothers-Sylvester Douglas, Bernard Douglas Jr. Jahudah Henderson, Nazari Henderson. Sisters-Nyby Douglas, Abina James, Ushie Henderson, Nayahshah Henderson. Aunts-Cecelia Martin, Ernie Douglas, Agustina ‘Tsis’ Blanc, Millicent Bellot, Claudette Xavier, Ferline Telemacque. Uncles-Sylvester “Sonny” Laurent, Eric Douglas, Kenneth “Nijah” Douglas (deceased), Curtis “Urban” Douglas, Manchile Henry, Joseph ‘Abat’ Pemberton, Lambert Baron. Nieces-Sue-Ann John Lewis, Teri Douglas, Tashelle Douglas, Abyena James, Malaiya James, Eyenga Litula-Muamba. Nephews-Emiah Douglas, Dominic Douglas, Merch James, Khaël James, Camillo jones, Judah Henderson, Mitchell Greer. Cousins-Danielle Dorival, Andre Martin, Giuffre Laurent, Aleia Laurent, Ashlee Douglas-Pickering, Jasmine Douglas, Mia Murphy, Monique “Nikki” Murphy, Malcom Murphy, Nijah Douglas, Neisha Douglas, Nigel Douglas, Isabella Douglas, Benaiah Jackson, Kurt Johnson, Aaron Renault, Claudette ‘Vovon’ Xavier. Brothers in law-Gerod James, Steven Greer. Sisters in law-Nadette Douglas, Shikanna Douglas. Special Friend and Neighbor – Linda. Precious family and friends too numerous to mention. Though his departure was unexpected, his life was anything but. He lived boldly, loved deeply, and left behind a legacy as colorful as the many names he carried throughout his journey. Rest in power, Dalo. Your love for life, music, food, and family will forever bloom in the hearts of those you touched.
A memorial service to honor and celebrate his incredible life will be held on March 1, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the Blyden Memorial Chapel in Altona, St. Thomas, USVI, and at 1 p.m. at Chandler Funeral Home in Bridgton, Maine. If possible, please wear shades of green to represent his love for all things plant and garden and his homeland – Dominica.
Funeral arrangement by Turnbulls Funeral Home and Crematory Services
