Brittany L. Dougal

DANVERS – Brittany L. Dougal, of Cranston, RI, formerly of Danvers, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The cherished daughter of Steven and Tina (Bertone) Dougal, Brittany was 29 years old.

Born in Beverly, Brittany was raised and educated in Danvers, graduating alongside the class of 2015. She would go on to attend Framingham State University where she would study and receive her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Communications. Brittany was a stellar athlete, having played softball throughout her childhood as well as in high school and college.

For many years, Brittany worked security at McLean Hospital and later at Mass General Brigham providing support to medical personnel assisting with the welfare of patients. On December 19, 2025, Brittany graduated, second in her class, from the Rhode Island Police Academy and was sworn in to the North Kingstown, Rhode Island Police Department on December 22nd. She proudly served the community with honor and dignity.

Brittany relished in her time spent with family and friends. She loved listening to music from rap to musicals. When she wasn’t working or spending time socializing, Brittany could be found working out at the gym.

Brittany was predeceased by her grandfathers, Francis “Sonny” Bertone and Denis Dougal, and her cousin Jennifer Elliott. She is survived by her parents, Steven and Tina (Bertone) Dougal of Danvers, her twin sister, Stephanie Arsenault and her husband Austin of Burlington, her niece and goddaughter, Mazie Arsenault of Burlington, her brother Spenser Dougal of Danvers, her maternal grandmother, Madeleine Bertone of Danvers, her paternal grandmother, Pauline Dougal of Danvers, her uncle Richard Bertone of Worcester, her aunt Dianna Elliott and her husband Gerald of CT and her cousin Christopher Elliott of CT. Brittany also leaves behind many friends and colleagues as well as her beloved cats Kique and Epifania.

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Friday, March 13th, from 4 – 8 PM at O’Donnell Cremations – Funerals – Celebrations, 167 Maple Street, Danvers. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 14th, at 11 AM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Brittany’s memory to either the North Kingstown Animal Shelter aka NKASSF, 395 Hamilton-Allenton Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852 or go online to https//www.nkassf.org, or to the Tunnel to Tower Foundation at t2t.org. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com.