Douglas R. Vining

Douglas R.Vining of Hubbardston, MA, formerly of Fairport, NY, died at the Brigham & Women's Hospital of Boston on Friday, February 22, 2008. He was 76 years old. Born in Cortland, NY, on December 31, 1931 to the late Reginald W. & Frances E. (Ackley) Vining, He was raised in Norwich, NY and a graduate of Norwich High School, class of 1949. Mr. Vining worked as a sales manager with the Harris R.F. Communications of Rochester, NY for 13 years, traveling throughout Europe for the company. He lived in Fairport, NY for 27 years and Hubbardston for 2 ½ years. He served our country during the Korean War in the United States Army. He was a member of the British Officers Club of New England and instructed British soldiers in radio communications during the war. Doug enjoyed reading, hiking, bird watching, and photography. He was also a bibliophile. Douglas was the devoted husband of Dolores J. (Britten) Vining with whom they shared 30 years of marriage. They were married in St. Mary's Church of Melrose and Dolores lived in Melrose for 41 years. He was the caring brother-in-law of Martin Britten & his wife Barbara of Shapleigh, ME, Daniel Britten & his wife Susan of Windsor, Ontario, Jean Britten of Harrisburg, PA, Thomas Mamos & his wife Mary of Lancaster & the late Bryan Britten & Dorothy (Britten) Mamos. Also survived by 14 nieces & nephews, 30 great nieces & nephews & many cousins. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Tuesday, February 26th at 8AM. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church Herbert St., Melrose at 9AM. Family & friends invited. Visiting hours Monday 3-7PM. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. Arrangements by The Gately Funeral Home of Melrose. For directions, obituary or to sign guest book, please visit www.gatelyfh.com