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Douglas Thacker Obituary

Fayette - Douglas Thacker, 70, passed away Tuesday (February 4, 2014) at Geneva General Hospital. Friends and family are invited to a graveside service in the Spring in Maple Grove Cemetery at a time and date to be announced.
Because of his love of animals, his family request memorial contributions be directed to Beverly Animal Shelter, 50 East River Street, Waterloo, N.Y. 13165.
Doug was born October 22, 1943, in Seneca Falls, the son of the late Willis S. and Belle Elizabeth Thacker. He was a graduate of Romulus Central School. He was a member of the Fayette Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed fishing and animals.
He is survived by a daughter; a son; and three grandchildren.

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Published by Finger Lakes Times from Feb. 11 to Feb. 13, 2014.

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