Douglas L. Usher

June 3, 1954 - May 22, 2015

Douglas L. Usher, 60, formerly of Plymouth, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, May 22, 2015. Born in Beverly on June 3, 1954, he was the son of the late Frederic and Margaret (Mobley) Usher. He was raised and educated in Danvers and was a member of the Danvers High School Class of 1973. For many years Doug was employed by Entergy, the nuclear power station in Plymouth. A Plymouth resident for twenty-five years before recently moving to North Reading, he enjoyed fishing, watching the history channel, and rooting for the Yankees. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed rides with his core group of motorcycle friends. He leaves behind two children, Nicole and Michael, his former wife, Beverly Shorter, all of Plymouth, his brother Chuck of Lynn, his sister Kathy Beason of California, his step-mother Nancy Usher of Danvers, a loving extended family and many dear friends, especially his lifelong friend John Wijeyesinghe of Danvers. He was predeceased by his brother, Rick Usher. His Funeral Service will be Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 11AM in C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. Relatives and friends are invited. As requested, there are no visiting hours and a burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Doug’s name may be made securely on-line to the Massachusetts Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund (MMSF), Inc., at www.BikersHelpingBikers.org (or www.RidersHelpingRiders.org) or checks payable to MMSF, Inc., and mailed to MMSF, Inc., P.O. Box 446, Topsfield, MA 01983.