Montpelier, VT On Tuesday, January 31, Douglas Joseph Marineau died at his home in Montpelier. Douglas was born May 30, 1940 at Heaton Hospital in Montpelier to Amedee and Laura Marienau. He graduated from St. Michael's Catholic School in Montpelier in 1958. Following his schooling Douglas served in the Marie Corps Reserve. On October 16, 1965 he married Sandra Ann McManis. They later divorced. Douglas was a painter for most of his working career beginning with A.J. Marineau and Son Painting which he started with his father. He continued painting and became an expert wallpaperer. During the last years of his live he was a master wood worker. If there was anything someone needed, Douglas could make it or fix it. He loved to make things that were practical but yet not things that were common. When he lived with his daughter and son-in-law their dog was dying of cancer and he made a customized casket for him. He told them they had two old dogs living with them. For each of his grandchildren he made wooden toys; military tanks, trains, farm trucks and even guns. He even sold a few of these. Lastly he made his own wooden urn. It was originally a casket for someone's cat but they never picked it up. So, he told his son, when my time comes, you can use this for me. He was very practical. Douglas was a genius in the eyes of his children and others. There wasn't anything he didn't know. No answer was a simple one. If you asked him what something was he'd explain it in detail. For example, a lion is not just a lion but an adult male African lion. He also loved to type letters on his old manual typewriter. Douglas was known and loved by many. He enjoyed talking about the old times, telling jokes and was a regular voice on WDEV. Even when he lived with his daughter in Texas for a short time he quickly found a radio station and was a regular on the morning flea market. All who had the pleasure of meeting and talking with Douglas found him to be intriguing and fun. We encourage those who knew Douglas to take the time to think about the good times and the man we knew and loved. He was known my many and a friend to all. He will be greatly missed. Survivors include his sons, Michael Damon Marineau of Sunrise, Florida, Anthony Douglas Marineau of Northfield, Vermont, and Laura Ann Lacross and spouse Joseph Reginald Lacross of Red Oak, Texas; grandsons Joseph Douglas Lacross, Dylan Marineau, and Jonah Lacross; his brother Raymond Marineau of Galesferry, Connecticut and sister Shirley Plue of Waterford, Connecticut. Those wishing to send condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com and go to Douglas' obituary.