WILCOX, Douglas Allan

Douglas Allan Wilcox, 67, lifelong Wethersfield resident, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family. Born in Hartford, November 12, 1954, Doug was a shining light of joy and innocence in the lives of all who knew him.

Doug loved sports, participating in the first Connecticut Special Olympics Games; as a batboy for the 1975 Wethersfield High School baseball team; and bowling with David Benson of Connecticut DDS in his later years. He read the sports page every day. His favorite teams were the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Doug also loved music and dancing, entertaining his family and friends with his drumming, singing, and band concert conducting. He loved a good party, and was usually the last one to leave the dance floor. Most of all, Doug loved his family, enjoying countless occasions with his extended family and friends.

Doug attended Wethersfield schools until the age of 21. He was a member of one of the first classes of special needs students in the Wethersfield school system through the advocacy of former Superintendent of Schools, William J. Moriarty. Doug worked at Robinson & Cole Law Firm, Hartford for many years, through the HARC supported employment program.

Doug leaves the most important person in his life, his loving and incredibly devoted mother, Isabel (Raynard) Wilcox. Her devotion and advocacy for Doug were with him every day of his life. He was a devoted brother to his two sisters, Jill Wilcox Still of Barnstable, MA, and Betsy Warner of Nazareth, PA; brother-in-law to James Still and Craig Warner. In addition, Doug was a loving uncle to Ryan Still, Derek Still, Colin Still, and David

Warner; and great uncle to Finley Still, Grady Still, and Ronan Still. Doug was pre-deceased by a nephew, Andrew Warner.

The Wilcox family extends their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Masonicare Hospice, especially Denise and Eric, and to Lynn as well, for her care and comfort in Doug’s final days. The family also extends a special thanks to all the caregivers and advocates of Doug throughout his life.

Funeral services for Doug will be private and at the convenience of his family. In honor and remembrance of Doug, the family suggests those who are inclined,

to make a charitable contribution to a charity of the donor’s choice, which serves those with special needs. Doug’s funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the D’esopo Funeral Chapels, Wethersfield. To extend online condolences, please visit desopofuneralchapel.com. Please sign guestbook at courant.com/obituaries