Douglas S. Horton, 62, of Fairhaven, died Feb. 7 at home. He was the son of Howard Richard Horton and the late Jeanne P. (LaLime) Horton.

He was born in Brockton and lived in Wareham and Hollis, New Hampshire before moving to Fairhaven. He graduated from Wareham High School and Bridgewater State University.

Mr. Horton was a history teacher at Merrimack High School in Merrimack, New Hampshire for 28 years before retiring.

He enjoyed listening to music and was an avid reader.

Survivors include his father, Howard Richard Horton of Wareham; a sister, Debbie Goss and her husband Chet of Rochester; three brothers, Dick Horton, Robert Horton and Dean Horton and his wife Cathy all of Wareham; two nephews, Hunter and Tyler Horton; a niece, Melissa Hayward Kendrigan; two great-nieces, Madison Hayward and Emma Kendrigan and a great-nephew, Braden Hayward.

His graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21 in Agawam Cemetery, Wareham.

Visiting hours have been omitted.

Donations in his memory may be made to the MSPCA, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130.

Arrangements are by the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funearl Home, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham. For directions and online guestbook, visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com.