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Rodger Douglass Obituary

Rodger R. Douglass, 73
GORHAM -- Rodger R. Douglass, 73, of Gorham, died on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
He was born in Lima, Ohio, the son of the late Raymond and Ruth (McBeth) Douglass. Rodger was educated in Lima, graduating from Lima Senior High School in 1959. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country from 1963 until 1969. Rodger was honorably discharged in 1969 with rank of CT2. Following his time in the service, he furthered his education at The Ohio State University at Lima.
Rodger managed many restaurants in Ohio, Florida, and Maine and was currently working at the Portland Jetport. While in Maine, he was the beverage manager at the Village Cafe for 17 years. Rodger enjoyed cooking, good wine and plays. He was also one who the supported the Animal Refuge League in Westbrook where most recently, he adopted his dog, Stanley and two cats.
He shared 13 years of commitment to his domestic partner, David Jose Simpson of Gorham
He is also survived by three brothers, Richard Douglass and wife Diane, Gregory Douglass and wife Janine, and Thomas Beery, all of Lima, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be sadly missed by a close friend, Marianne Cioffi-Otenti. Rodger was predeceased by his father, Raymond Douglass and wife Ruth Lippincott and by his mother, Ruth (McBeth) Beery and husband Paul Beery.
Relatives and friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Dolby & Dorr Funeral Chapel, 76 State St., Gorham on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, from 5-7 p.m. There will be no formal funeral. For online condolences, please visit our website at www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to:
The Animal Refuge League
P.O. Box 336
Westbrook, Maine 04098
Rodger R. Douglass
76 State Street, Gorham
www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com

Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Oct. 8, 2014.
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October 14, 2014

My husband Curtis and I are so sad to hear this news today. We both worked with "Roger" for years at The Village Cafe and have never met a kinder, gentler man. Rest in peace dear friend. We will never forget you.

Cindy and Curtis Abbe

October 10, 2014

My Friend for so many years. You will be sadly missed. love Jan

Janet: Libby

October 10, 2014

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Skip Brushaber

October 8, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Reis Libby

October 8, 2014

I will never forget all the laughs we had together at the airport. Will forever miss you my friend

leisa brooks

October 8, 2014

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