Carole H. Doughty, 79, passed away peacefully in Winter Haven, Florida, on January 20, 2026. She was a beloved mother, sister, daughter, and friend whose personable and loving nature touched the lives of all who knew her.

Born in Millinocket, Maine, on September 28, 1946, to Ruth and Walter Hamilton, Carole spent her later years in Florida. Although she was small in stature, she was a warrior who lived her life with fierce devotion to her family and demonstrated tremendous strength and resilience as a 28-year cancer survivor. She enjoyed playing cards and watching football and basketball, but she was happiest when she was surrounded by the love and laughter of her family and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband and love of her life, Jeff Doughty, Sr., with whom she shared a bucket list adventure traveling throughout the country in their RV, culminating in Alaska. She was also predeceased by her sister, Linda Hamilton Diaz, and her brother, Wally Hamilton.

She is survived and greatly missed by her daughter and son-in-law Christine and Randy Lee of Winter Haven, Florida; son and daughter-in-law Steven Todd and Leane Cyr of Brewer, Maine; stepchildren David Miller, Jeff Doughty, Jr., and Melissa Doughty; grandchildren Sydney and Will Conrad of Kennesaw, Georgia; Anna and Alex Price of Winter Haven, Florida; and Landon Cyr of Bangor, Maine; step-grandchildren Daniel, Katlyn, and Kristen; great grandchildren Alaina, Adeline, Hudson, and Isla; and step-great grandchildren Conner and Carter.

She also treasured many special nieces, nephews, cousins, and their families, who will continue to honor her memory.

Carole Doughty’s legacy of love and strength will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

 A joint celebration of her life and that of her recently passed brother, Wally Hamilton, will be held in Maine this summer.