Douglas S. Connor

Doug was a nice guy and a gentleman. I knew him through gymnastics and enjoyed seeing him at meets. I will miss him.
George Sabotka
Syracuse, NY

To Nick and the Connor Family. I am so upset to hear such a wonderful man has been taken from us. I have known Doug for many years. My daughter Cassie started taking gymnastics at DC when she was 5 years old. She is now 28, and she had just stopped in to see him about a month ago, and I had ran into him at the gas station. I hadn't seen him in many years. I guess it was ment to be that I got to see him, and give him a hug one last time He was one of a kind. Oh how he will be missed....

Rest in Peace Doug! Yor passing has saddened all of us at DGS. You will be missed by all of your gymnastics family. My condolances to Doug's family and loved ones. John Deary

Doug was not only a great gymnastics coach, but a great, funloving, caring person as well. The gym holds some very fond memories for me and it's all thanks to Doug's enthusiasm for gymanstics. He will be truly missed.

I have many fond memories of days in the gym with you, Doug. Lauren and I are very saddened by your passing. Nick, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Your father will be missed by many.

Doug was a part of my life for about 30 years. Mostly as a gymnast, but then as a boss and finally a friend. I learned many lessons from him. I am so sorry I missed the service, but I was needed at my daughter's gym meet. Your legacy lives on. Thank you.

Doug was my high school coach at Linton back in '81. I have many, many fond memories of Doug and the fun times we spent together. I never really thought of him as being only 10 years older than me. He was always just Coach. He introduced me to so many fun things: gymnastics, water skiing, bridge jumping, "Jeepin", Empire State Games and the occasional Miller beer. Someone else summed it up very well. Above all, he had good heart. My condolences to the family. Please add me to the list...

My family and I are saddened by Doug's passing. Doug coached my daughter, Rebecca, for the first few years of her gymnastics career. He was a great coach and a great person. From our experience with Doug, he not only taught the physical skills needed for the beautiful sport of gymnastics, but the mental and emotional aspects, as well. He coached with positive reinforcement and instilled confidence. Doug taught how to win gracefully and lose gracefully. Doug had a great spirit during the years...