Robert L. Doan

AUBURN < Robert L. Doan, 71, of 2360 Riester Road, Auburn, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008. He was born in Cornwall, the son of the late Lawrence and Amy Harris Doan. Robert worked for many years and retired from New Process Gear where he was a material handler. Robert served in the Army. He was past president of the Auburn Bowling Association and bowled multiple 300 games and 700 series and was a member of the Hall of Fame Bowling Association. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and SK Post 1324. In addition to bowling, he enjoyed golfing and hunting and was a former DIRT racecar driver in Weedsport and in the surrounding areas. He is survived by his wife, Maureen Knecht Doan; two daughters, Kathy Coomber, of Auburn, and Mary Shaw, of Elbridge; eight grandchildren, Tom Coomber Jr., Justyn Coomber, Jonathan Moore, Kevin Pitcher Jr., Branden Pitcher, Jeffrey Shaw Jr., Joseph and Mary Shaw; four great grandchildren; cousins, Thomas and William Treat and Jimmy Harris; an aunt, Helen Harris; and by several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Robert was predeceased by his first wife, Carm Doan. Visiting hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, at Langham Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Joseph#"s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make contributions to the American Cancer Society, CNY Region, 6725 Lyons St., PO Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057; Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 401 N. Salina St. Learbury Centre Suite 304, Syracuse, NY 13203; or to the Alzheimer#"s Association of CNY, 441 Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204 in memory of Robert. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.