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Douglas (Katz)'s obituary

Douglas Reid Quarles, son of the late , Robert M. Quarles, Jr. and, the late Elsie L. (Washington), Quarles, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Katz, as he was called by family and close friends, was a 10 year veteran of the United State Navy where he further developed his love of food and cooking. He later received his degree in the Culinary Arts program at Bristol Community College and worked at several restaurants in the United States and abroad including locally in the Greater New Bedford area. He was naturally funny and made everyone he ever met laugh hysterically. Some say he missed his calling ; he should have been a comedian

Most important to him was his love of faith with the teachings of the Jehovah's Witnesses. He previously attended many meetings with the Fairhaven Congregation, he will be missed by many who came to know him there.

He leaves behind his longtime Life Partner of 17 years, Shelley Bieu of New Bedford,MA his 3 children, Crystal Quarles of MD, Dezmond Quarles, of NC and Ryan Hardaway of Boston, MA. His brothers, Lee I. Quarles and his wife Yvonne of FL, David W. Quarles, of Leominster, MA, Gerald A. Quarles and his wife Delphine of FL, Paul G. Quarles of FL, Gary E. Quarles of New Bedford, MA and his sisters, Leslie K. Thorpe and Alison A. Spinola and her husband Barry of New Bedford, MA. Also leaving behind a host of nieces and nephew who adored their Uncle Katz

He is predeceased by his brother, Robert A. Quarles

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Gary I remember coming to your house before School (Katz) would let's us in Keep us Laughing until you was ready to lea…
Gary I remember coming to your house before School (Katz) would let's us in Keep us Laughing until …
Gary I remember coming to your house before School (Katz) would …
RIP Uncle Katzy .... Love and Miss You.
RIP Uncle Katzy .... Love and Miss You.
RIP Uncle Katzy .... Love and Miss You.
My condolences to family and friends. You were the kindest person with a big heart. Always looking out for someone else…
My condolences to family and friends. You were the kindest person with a big heart. Always looking …
My condolences to family and friends. You were the kindest perso…
Love you Uncle Katz there will never be another like you, every family function we always knew you would pop up and giv…
Love you Uncle Katz there will never be another like you, every family function we always knew you …
Love you Uncle Katz there will never be another like you, every …

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