Meriden - Douglas J. Early, 49, passed way on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008. He was born May 24, 1959 in Hartford a son of John Early of Meriden and the late Gwendolyn E. (Bottume) Early. Besides his father he is survived by a step-mother, Pamela Early, a brother, Patrick and his wife Michele Early of Killingworth, two nieces and one nephew. Funeral services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family. The Beecher & Bennett-Flatow Funeral Home, 48 Cook Ave., Meriden is in charge of the arrangements.