Edmund Ed Doughty

Ed, the son of Earle and Josephine Ellis Doughty, was born on April 2, 1958 in Madrid, Spain, where his father was a construction manager. The family moved to Chebeague, his father’s childhood home, in 1960 and opened Doughty’s Island Market in 1961. The store and the island were Ed’s anchors. No matter where he travelled, Chebeague and the store brought him back home. In 1982 Ed took over management of the Island Market. In 1987 he married his long time love, Julie MacNeill, and together they operated the store continuing its legacy as a family business. He took great pride in his sons, Joshua and Dylan, with whom he shared his love of music and sports.

Ed attended the Chebeague Island School and graduated from Greely High School in 1976. At Greely he formed many life-long friendships and was active in track and field, holding a State record and played on the baseball team. He loved sports and spent hours watching the Patriots and the Red Sox with his family. He shared his love of sports with Dylan and was thrilled when Dylan’s baseball team won the State Championship last June.

“Mr. Ed”, as he was fondly known, had a life-long love of music, which he shared with his friends and family. He was so proud that his son, Josh, majored in music, and is a professional musician. Ed liked nothing better than taking road trips with the boys to see live performances by their favorite bands. Over the years Ed formed personal connections with many professional musicians and had photos taken with folks such as David Crosby, Jackson Browne, James Taylor and numerous others. His connections helped many of his friends get back stage at concerts! Some of his favorite performers were Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, C.S.N., Neil Young, the Byrds, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell and so many more. He was a music encyclopedia!

Ed also appreciated the natural world. He liked nothing more than spending time at his family camp “Tiekilew”. He loved to get away to Burlington and watch the stars and planets and canoe through the great Maine woods and shared the camp with family and friends. He and his life-long friend, Mark Dyer, looked forward to their fall trips to the camp where they could enjoy the quiet and the solitude of an afternoon of canoing on Saponac Lake and Madagascar Stream.

For many people, Ed Doughty was the face of Chebeague. Everyone was special to Mr. Ed, and he endeared himself to others by creating his own nickname for many folks! He enjoyed watching the children as they contemplated their purchases. Chebeague’s many visitors appreciated his smile and greeting of “welcome home”! He was happiest when islanders would come in to the store to chat, catch-up on the news, listen to the latest music, or share a joke. His passing has left a void in the Chebeague community.

Edmund Doughty is survived by his wife, Julie, sons, Joshua and Dylan and special nieces Karly, Jodie, and Mindy Derby.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours 5-7 PM on Friday, December 4 at Lindquist Funeral Home, One Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth ME. A celebration of Ed’s life will be held on Saturday December 5 at the Chebeague Island United Methodist Church at 11 AM followed by a graveside burial. Family and friends are invited to share memories at the Chebeague Island Hall after the burial. Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to view a video collage of Ed’s life and to share condolences, memories and tributes with his family.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Chebeague Island Rescue, 192 North Rd, Chebeague Island, ME 04017 or Chebeague Island Hall Community Center, 247 South Rd,

Chebeague Island ME 04017