Doug Dicey
Born on Nov. 16, 1937, in Lyndeborough, N.H., Dicey passed away on Aug. 22, 2025, in Biddeford, Maine. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of nearly 40 years, Jan; his daughter, Karen, and son-in-law Steve; his daughter, Howeina Lariviere and her family; and his son, Howard and his family.
Dicey will receive a post-humous service award at the USA Softball Annual Council Meeting in October, celebrating his love for the sport and the 55 years of dedicated service he performed.
He served as the commissioner for USA Softball of New Hampshire from 1971-2006 prior to relocating to Maine where he maintained the title of Commissioner Emeritus. His involvement at the state and national levels in softball allowed him and his wife to travel around the country, eventually being chosen by the national office to oversee several national softball tournaments.
Dicey’s love of people, sports, coaching and teaching also led him to the role of Parks & Recreation Director in Franklin, N.H. from 1968-71, eventually taking on the same role in Exeter. During his 31 years of serving Exeter, he participated on various governing boards, winning the Wink Tapply Professional Award in 1984.
Prior to his time working in softball and parks, he was a member of the Army National Guard, enlisting in 1959 while being called to serve in 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was honorably discharged in 1963 at the rank of Corporal.
