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Paul Douglas Obituary

Paul Holmes Douglas died on May 15, 2025 of a heart ailment in his Timonium home surrounded by his loving family. Born in 1929 in Chicago, he grew up in the San Francisco Bay area, where he met Sara Davis Cross, a native of Baltimore. In 1955 they married in Baltimore and raised their three children in Stoneleigh. From his first job as a buyer at Hutzler's, he eventually owned an independent sales business. He was an Army veteran of the Korean war, a Master Mason, and a dedicated servant to St. Stephen's Church and the St. Andrew's Society. He is survived by Sara, his wife of 69 years, and his three children, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service and reception will be held at St. Stephen's Church, 11856 Mays Chapel Rd, in Timonium on August 16, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a memorial contribution be made to Gilchrist Hospice in Hunt Valley.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on May 25, 2025.

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11856 Mays Chapel Rd, Timonium, MD

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Sarah Monger

June 17, 2025

I knew Paul thru one of his daughters. He was such a sweet man and always positive and friendly! He sure loved his family and grandkids. I know they are missing him so much. Glad I got to know him.

Mike Houck

May 24, 2025

Paul was a gentleman and a truly positive person.....always friendly and outgoing. Even a casual conversation with him left you feeling more cheerful. He will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him.

JAMES ALFRED SMITH

May 24, 2025

It is with great sadness that I read this notification. I joined SASB in 1982 and was immediately befriended by Paul. What wonderful man, always willing to help others. Paul was always a source of advice and help to me. Paul always supported my efforts during the Essex Community College Ethnic Festival.

Sara and family please accept my condolences, though he no longer is physically with you, he will always be with you.

Ron Esler

May 24, 2025

Paul was a close friend and got me to join SAS yrs ago. We were very active together in many affairs. Always remember him as "Radar O'Riely" guy. The society owes him much.

Mike Betts

May 24, 2025

Paul was a good man and a friend to all in the St. Andrew's Society.

Elliott Cummings

May 24, 2025

I'm so saddened to learn of the passing of Paul Douglas . I knew him for years as a member of the St. Andrew's Society of Baltimore . What a great guy. Please accept my sincere sympathy to his family and many friends.

Bob and Susan Cullison

May 23, 2025

We shall miss Paul´s smiling face. He was always so cheerful and congenial whenever we saw him.

Mark and Debbie Ostrowski

May 22, 2025

We express our sympathy to Sara, Todd, and all of the family on this sad loss. Paul was a wonderful neighbor and friend with a ready smile and always willing to help. He was a dedicated former Board member and his legacy is recognized at our community room door. May you take comfort in the joyful memories and may he rest in peace and love in Christ. Amen. Debbie and Mark.

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