Brian Ralph Doubleday, 78, passed away on Aug. 6, 2025, at his home in Boulder, Colo. He was born on March 6, 1947, at Mary Hitchcock Hospital in Hanover, N.H., the son of Frederick and Patricia (Harvey) Doubleday.
Brian graduated from Woodstock Union High School in Woodstock in 1965, where he distinguished himself on the basketball court as one of the legendary “Four Horsemen.” He attended the University of Vermont from 1965 to 1972, earning a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Government and discovering his lifelong passion for filmmaking.
He began his film career with James Taylor and Darrell Thompson at Blue Jay Films in Burlington, Vt. Over the decades, Brian worked as a filmmaker and entrepreneur, producing many projects, including World Walker (1987); Venturing (1991), for which he won an Emmy; and Instinct (1999).
Beyond his work, Brian was a devoted lover of music and sports, especially the Kansas City Chiefs. More than anything, he loved people. He was happiest in the company of family and friends, whom he cherished and gathered in abundance throughout his life.
Brian is survived by his wife, Marsha Castiglioni of Boulder, Colo.; son Ian (Emily) Doubleday of Pittsburgh, Pa.; stepsons Michael (Gamynne) Fernandez of San Francisco, Calif., and Nathan (Barb) Fernandez of San Diego, Calif.; brothers David (Diane) of Woodstock; Fred (Louise) of Richfield Springs, N.Y.; Barry (Carol Ann) of Derry, N.H.; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Frederick and Patricia Doubleday; sister Phyllis Terino; and brother Donald Doubleday.
There will be a celebration of his life at the Thompson Senior Center on Oct. 4 ,1-4 p.m.
