Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Prison Guard Doucette, it has been 89 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your 6 years of corrections service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

December 24, 2023

Eighty-eight years ago tonight your watch ended. Your last surviving daughter and my mom Ginny is finally with you after not seeing you since she was four years old. You will never be forgotten.

Detective Vincent s. Ross
Auburn Ma. Police (ret)

December 24, 2023

New England law enforcement did get justice for Walter Doucette. The slayers, both hardened criminals serving long sentences from Everett Massachusetts, split up, one was apprehended by Providence RI police on January 2 1936 and the other by Malden Massachusetts Police on January 3 1936. Both were convicted by a Suffolk county jury of second degree murder on January 24, 1936 and sentenced to life.

Mark Tinto

January 3, 2022

It’s been 85 years today since your senseless death. Rest in peace Grandpa.

Detective Vincent S. Ross (ret)
Auburn MA Police

December 24, 2020

Hello Grandpa--yet another year has gone by, but your memory burns ever bright. I miss all my family so much at Christmas--you have seniority on them all, Grandpa, so keep them all in line in Heaven. I'll bet you and Dad are great friends, swapping all sorts of stories about "the joint" The Charles St Jail is no more, and the old Bridgewater State Hospital was torn down. Merry Christmas in Heaven to all the wonderful Doucettes--keep them safe, Grandpa, as you did in life.XOXO

Janice Kelley RN
Dept. of Correction/Granddaughter

December 26, 2016

Thinking of you as the 81st anniversary of your death and EOW approaches. Say hi to my Dad!

Phyllis

Phyllis Doucette
Grandaughter

December 22, 2016

Such a long time ago, Grandpa. Most of the family is with you now--if you know my Dad, you're in for a rollicking good time!!!! I'm thinking of you this Christmas Eve...

Janice Kelley RN
Dept. of Correction

December 24, 2015

It's now 80 years. I find it wonderful to see so many messages left by your family. The respect you have is outstanding of the kind of man you must have been.

God Bless.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

December 24, 2015

Thinking of you Grandfather, especially at this time of year. 80 years ago you made the ultimate sacrifice. You will always be remembered.

Phyllis Doucette
Granddaughter

December 21, 2015

Dearest Grandfather,
Although none of your grandchildren had neither the honor nor pleasure of getting to know you, we have learned about you through stories from our parents. We know that you are watching out for all of us, and for that we are very, very grateful. Thank you for your service and I am proud and privileged to be your granddaughter.

Phyllis Doucette
Granddaughter

December 26, 2014

Another year, Grandpa----I learned that Aunt Miggie passed this year--your oldest daughter. A big Doucette reunion in Heaven! I think of you every year at Christmas-.You will never be forgotten!

JANICE KELLEY
DOC-RN, retired

December 25, 2014

79 years ago tonight your tour of duty ended. You are part of the Lord's mightiest force now which no evil can penetrate. God keep you safe.

Detective Vincent S. Ross
Grandson

December 24, 2014

Hello Grandpa--thinking of you today as I do every Christmas. I looked up your story in the Boston Globe Archives-- Mom was called Mazie????

Say Hello to everyone we love....

JANICE KELLEY
DOC retired

December 25, 2013

Another Christmas Eve, Grandpa. I think of you often-- keep watch over all that we love....

JANICE KELLEY
DOC-RN, retired

December 24, 2012

Hello, Grandpa......

JANICE KELLEY,RN (retired)
D.O.C.

September 9, 2012

RIP Sir

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

July 31, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 76th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. How proud you must be with four generations of your family continuing your legacy of protecting and serving.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

December 25, 2011

Another Christmas Eve, Grandpa----I've been thinking about you today and how difficult your passing was on all your children.I hope you are celebrating in Heaven with your many loved ones. Kiss Mom and Dad for me.

Janice Kelley, RN
Dept of Correction, retired

December 24, 2011

I thought about you all last night, Grandpa-- about how hard it must have been for the family after you died-- killed on Christmas Eve. I know my Mom helped raise her brothers and sisters. I miss my family at Christmas more than any other time of year, but there's such a sense of loss at this time of year. You died 75 years ago yesterday grandpa-- I never forget....

Janice Kelley, DOC retired
Granddaughter

December 25, 2010

Officer Doucette you are remembered by the men and women of the Boston Police Dept. RIP

Det. Michael Kane
Boston Police Dept.

December 24, 2010

I think about your ultimate sacrifice often, but especially on it's anniversary date. It's a sad irony that such a happy time of year can change in an instant as it did for you and all of the loved ones you left behind. It's the chance that all of us in this profession face daily. You still stand tall and proud in my mind and I will never forget your contribution and sacrifice to make the Commonwealth a safer place for all.
Detective/Grandson
Vincent S. Ross
Auburn, Massachusetts Police Dept.

Detective Vincent S. Ross
Auburn, Ma. Police/grandson

December 24, 2008

Your loss under such tragic circumstances has still not been forgotten. You are a hero in my eyes. May you rest in peace, Guard Doucette, you performed well, we are on the watch now.

The Correctional Officers’ Prayer

Lord, I ask for courage...
Courage to face my own fears.
Courage to take me where others will not go.

I ask for strength...
Strength of the body to protect others.
Strength of spirit to lead others.

I ask for dedication...
Dedication to my job to do it well.
Dedication to my community to keep it safe.

Give me, Lord, concern...
For all those who trust me and
Compassion for all those who need me.

And, please, Lord...
Through it all,
Be at my side.

DB, Lieutenant
Federal Bureau of Prisons

December 23, 2008

Guard Doucette,
On today, the 72nd anniversary of your murder I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement then that of a Corrections Officer. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

December 24, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

December 12, 2007

Guard Doucette, today marks the 71st anniversary of your vicious murder. We can only hope that those responsible for your murder and the brutal way in which you were treated after you were shot, faced true justice, if not in this world, then in the next. We can only hope that the powers in charge learned from your tragedy NOT to send only one man with two prisoners.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

December 24, 2006