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Douglas Salisbury Obituary
Lowman - 84 of Lowman, NY died Tuesday, December 8, 2020. He was born in Hornell, NY on November 26, 1936. He is survived by his children, Ronald (Annmarie) Verna, Edward "Lucky" Verna, Michael Salisbury, Deborah Salisbury, Beth (Ben) Kathan, Bobbie (Leon) Dean, Pam (Brian) Nowlan; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; predeceased by his wives Marie (Verna) Salisbury & Mary (Lipani) Salisbury; children, David Verna, Frank Verna III, Gary Salisbury, Edward Salisbury & Kathy Widman. Douglas was retired from Kennedy Valve and a Veteran US Air Force, Korea. He was a great father, loved his children, worked hard and enjoyed junking and auctions. He was a junk man through and through. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Kalec Funeral Home on Saturday, December 12th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Followed by his Funeral Service at 1 p.m. Burial to follow in Fitzsimmons Cemetery, Southport NY. His Calling Hours and Burial must maintain Social Distancing guidelines.
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Ste6
December 18, 2020
Grampa it seem like yesterday sitting on the couch at the trailer laughing about the good old says I will always love u now ur not in pain and with your soul mate in heaven I love u grampa
Jaylee Remley
December 18, 2020
I am very truly sorry for the loss. Sending prayers for the family.
Sheree Coolbaugh
December 12, 2020
We saw him almost everyday at Kaplan's Scrapyard. My sympathies Mike and to the rest of your family.
Michelle Verna
December 10, 2020
Grandpa, I love you so much, you will be missed very much! I'm grateful for all the times we spent together these last four years. I have learned a lot from you. I'm glad you are not suffering anymore. I know I will see you again in heaven.
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