Douglas A. Whynot of North Reading, MA, formerly of Peabody passed away suddenly on May 9, 2022 at 63 years of age. Doug was born in Melrose on February 23, 1959 to Donald and Ann (Talieri) Whynot and raised in Peabody. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering from Northeastern University where he met his wife, Patricia A. (Christensen) Whynot. Doug was an avid hockey player, playing goalie as a kid and in adult leagues. He was a huge Bruins fan and loved snow skiing. His passion was waterskiing, boating, and spending time with family and friends at Suncook Lake in Barnstead, NH. Doug was a fixture of the lake community and often seen (and heard) cruising in his Corvette Malibu boat. Doug loved his family, and nothing made him happier than taking care of others. He especially loved cooking for his wife, kids and grandkids. He will be dearly missed. Doug was the beloved husband of Patricia A. (Christensen) Whynot. Loving father of Debra L. Hardimon & her husband Mike of Tewksbury, Andrew D. Whynot & his wife Jeanne of Somerville and Heather A. Nevers & her husband Travis of Tewksbury. Proud Grampie of Cameron Hardimon, Alex, Danny & Eleanor Whynot and Layla & Alanna Nevers. Devoted brother of Donna Clark & her husband Mark of Peabody and cherished uncle of Brian Clark of Lynn. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose, on Thursday, May 12, 2022 from 4:00-7:00PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Church, 9 Herbert St. Melrose on Friday, May 13, 2022 at 10:00AM, followed by a burial at Puritan Lawn Cemetery in Peabody. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations in Doug's memory may be made to New Hampshire Lakes Association @ www.nhlakes.org.