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MALCOLM DOUGLAS, journalist,
community activist
Malcolm Douglas Lamborne, 69, writer, editor, and teacher, died December
22 at his home in Warrenton, Virginia surrounded by his loved ones. The
cause of death was lung cancer.
Douglas was born in Alexandria, Virginia, attended Gonzaga High School,
and received a Masters Degree from American University in 1971. During his
long career in journalism, Douglas worked as a reporter for The Washington
Post, The Washington Star, and the Washington Times. He served as
managing editor for Annapolitan Magazine, consulting editor for Inside
Annapolis Magazine, and as a senior writer and editor for Catholic University.
Douglas also taught at American University, Anne Arundel Community
College and, more recently, Lord Fairfax Community College.
While living in Annapolis, Md., Douglas was deeply involved in many
community service groups such as the Annapolis Commission on Aging (Vice
Chair), Eastport Civic Association (President), and Community Associations
of Annapolis (President). and in fundraising and organizing for Rebuilding
Together, Christmas in April, GreenScape, and Holiday Sharing. Douglas
moved to Warrenton in 2006 where he continued his volunteer services
working with Habitat for Humanity, the Historical Society of Fauquier County
and the Old Jail Museum.
Survivors include his siblings: Claire Lamborne of Warrenton, Va., Richard
Lamborne of Wilmington, N.C., Christopher Lamborne of Warrenton, Va.,
Martha Johnson of South Port, N.C., Cecelia Lamborne of Oahu, Hawaii, and
Barbara Lamborne of Purcellville, Va. He was predeceased by a brother,
David Lamborne, and his parents Nora O'Neil Lamborne and Malcolm D.
Lamborne, Jr.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Hospice of the Rapidan,
P.O. Box 1717, Culpepper, VA, 22701. A memorial service will be held
Saturday, January 15 at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in
Warrenton at 11 am. Friends are invited to a celebration of Doug's life at
Claire's at the Depot restaurant, in Warrenton, following the service.
Published in The Capital on January 9, 2011