09/11/2026
Sad news.. Douglas Meara has passed 😞
For those of you that I have not had the pleasure of meeting, I am Douglas’s brother, John. It is with great sadness that I share that Douglas passed away on August 22nd after an illness suddenly worsened.
In keeping with Douglas’s wishes, there will be a “Celebration of Life” on Pompano Beach on Sunday, October 4th. It will be an informal, drop-in gathering of family, friends, loved ones, clients, and colleagues—a chance to share memories, tell stories, and spend time together in Douglas’s honor.
We look forward to people arriving between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. There will be no formal service or set itinerary, so please come when you can, stay as long as you wish, and feel free to share a favorite story or memory of Douglas.
We had hoped to gather directly on the sand, but local regulations limit the setup there. To give everyone a meeting point, we have reserved Pompano Beach Pavilion #3. It is a just small covered area, so the plan is to spread out onto the surrounding grass area and the beach. The easy, one-minute walk from the pavilion to the beach is encouraged—to spend time on the sand and honor Douglas’s wishes.
The pavilion is just north of the Pompano Beach Pier. For your GPS, use 310 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33062. Some parking is available adjacent to the pavilion, with additional public parking nearby and at the Pompano Beach Pier Parking Garage at 3460 NE 3rd St.
Beach or patio attire is welcome as it will likely be warm out. Please consider bringing a chair, in case the Douglas stories get long—or numerous. We will be together rain or shine as conditions and safely allow.
In lieu of flowers, your presence and a favorite Douglas memory are more than enough. Please feel free to share a favorite photo or memory of Douglas in the comments. We welcome every story—funny, meaningful, brief, or long—because each one helps keep Douglas close.
