Brittany L. Dougal

Brittany L. Dougal, of Cranston, Rhode Island, formerly of Danvers, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the age of 29. The cherished daughter of Steven and Tina (Bertone) Dougal, she was born in Beverly and raised in Danvers, where she graduated with the class of 2015. Brittany went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Communications from Framingham State University. A gifted athlete, she played softball throughout her childhood, high school, and college years.

For many years Brittany worked in security at McLean Hospital and later at Mass General Brigham, supporting medical staff and the care of patients. In December 2025 she graduated second in her class from the Rhode Island Police Academy. She was sworn in to the North Kingstown, Rhode Island Police Department on December 22, 2025, and proudly served her community with honor and dignity.

Brittany cherished time spent with family and friends. She loved music of all kinds, from rap to musicals, and when she was not working or socializing she could often be found working out at the gym. She is survived by her parents, Steven and Tina (Bertone) Dougal of Danvers, her twin sister Stephanie Arsenault and 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 husband Gerald of Connecticut, and her cousin Christopher Elliott of Connecticut. She also leaves behind many dear friends and colleagues, as well as her beloved cats Kique and Epifania.

She was predeceased by her grandfathers Francis “Sonny” Bertone and Denis Dougal, and her cousin Jennifer Elliott.