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Douglas S. Connor

FUNERAL HOME

Griswold Funeral Home

1867 State Street

Schenectady, New York

Douglas Connor Obituary

Connor, Douglas S. NORTHVILLE, N.Y. Douglas S. Conner, 56, of Northville passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 5, 2010 after being stricken at home. Born in Schenectady on De-cember 17, 1953, he was the son of the late James and Vivien (nee: Heiden strom) Conner. He was a graduate of The University at Cortland. Douglas realized his dream by owning and operating DC Gymnastics where he coached and taught gymnastics to children for over 29 years. He enjoyed boating and snowmobiling on Sacandaga Lake. He loved listening to country music and playing poker with his friends every Thursday night. Douglas is survived by his son, Nicholas Conner of East Greenbush; and his sisters, Kathy DeMartino and her husband Leo of Glens Falls and Joyce Callahan of Altamont and several nephews and a niece. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. at Griswold Funeral Home, 1867 State St., Schenectady. The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday from 1 until 4 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Ameri-can Heart Association, 440 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205. To express condolences visit www.scott-barbieri.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Dec. 9 to Dec. 10, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Connor

26 Entries

January 3, 2011

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

Joni Curry

December 16, 2010

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. Nick, all I can say is you gotta be very very proud to have had a Dad like him. And I am sure he is very proud of you. My heart goes out to you and your family at this time. I know he is watching over you all.... I am so sorry I missed the wake, but I had just heard this horrible news a few hours ago or I would have been there. Hugs to you all, and God Bless...

Rob and Peggy Cook

December 13, 2010

Doug helped to form our sons into strong athletes, students and successful young men. Doug taught more then gymnastics, he taught strength of character. We wish Nick and the DC Gymnastics family success as they move forward in Dougs memory.

John Deary

December 13, 2010

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

Becki Schongar

December 12, 2010

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.

Karen Macchio

December 11, 2010

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.

Christy DeVoe Pawlak

December 11, 2010

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.

Rob Yang

December 10, 2010

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 of people whose life Doug touched in a positive way.

Linda Parker

December 10, 2010

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 we knew him.

Megan Guinn

December 10, 2010

Mr. Doug was a great instructor. My daughter loved being in his class. He will really be missed.

Sarah Jane Clifford

December 10, 2010

To the Connor Family,
I have known Doug for at least 30 years and was devastated when I heard the news of his passing. I own the Gymnastics Training Center in Rochester, NY and have seen Doug produce talented gymnasts year after year and know how many lives he has touched. Words can not express the sorrow that I felt when I heard the news. I just saw Doug at Congress in August and we shared many laughs. I will remember these days always. Please call me if there is anything I can do to help you, your kids, or the gym. Know there are people out there that are only a phone call away. Don't be afraid to ask. My cell is 585-734-3770 and the gym number is 585-388-8686. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Jennifer Byrd-Rubeck

December 10, 2010

Doug's positive approach to coaching has forever shaped my life. He will be missed.

Hollie, Megan, Tim and TJ Kennedy

December 10, 2010

Nick, Your father leaves many memories for us all. He touched our lives and added to our growth. Our prayers are with you. He will be missed.

tom bishop

December 10, 2010

You touched our lives and our childrens lives,in a very positive way. WE will never forget you.

THE BISHOP FAMILY,

Kiersten Nash

December 9, 2010

Doug's unique perspective offered me many lessons that I've carried throughout my life. A phenomenally devoted coach that will live on in my memory as cherished teacher.

December 9, 2010

I only recently began bringing my daughter to DC's and have witnessed Doug's wonderful way with the children. I was just commenting about how great he was with them. I know his students will miss him terribly. And I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Christina McMahon

December 9, 2010

Nick,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your father was a great man and coached me through so much in life, more than just gymnastics. He will truly be missed and held in a special place in my heart and memory forever.
Chrissy (Roan) McMahon

Janet Nikles

December 9, 2010

Doug has touched so many lives. My daughter, Christina was a student of Doug's. He help her through a terrible time when her dad died. Now Chrissy's daughter, Elizabeth is taking lessons at D.C. Gymnastics. He will be greatly missed. He was a good man.

Mark Mehringer

December 9, 2010

I carried with me many lessons, not just gymnastics related, but life lessons learned from Doug. He will be missed and the many lives he touched will always remember what a good man he was. RIP Coach

Kristina Kennedy-Babcock

December 9, 2010

Nick, (and Family) I am so so sorry to hear of your dads passing. I am a long time friend of your moms and have fond memories of Doug with you as a baby and when my daughter took gymnastics at DC. He was an amazing man and touched so many lives.
Having lived through this myself last year, with my husband being stricken I know how difficult this can be.... please know that people are thinking of you and saying prayers.

Bonnie LaRowe

December 9, 2010

The memories of DC Gymnastics and Doug's wonderful training to my boys. He was always there for my childen even after they were too old to take classes there. You will truly be missed.
Nick, I am sorry for the loss of your dad. I remember when you were a baby and your dad would bring you into the gym. Know the memories will be there forever.

December 9, 2010

I have many fond memories of days in the gym with you

Shellie McLaughlin

December 9, 2010

Nick,

I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

Michele LaFortune

December 9, 2010

Hi Nick,

We want you to know we love you so much and are here for you if you need anything. You know Uncle Timmy and I send our prayers to you during this time. Gods looking over your dad now and so is Grammie.
Love you Nick,
Uncle Timmy , Aunt Michele, Devin, Andrew and Johnny

December 9, 2010

Nick,
I am a friend of your moms. Just wanted to say that I'm very sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Stacey Piel

Stacey Piel

kim hatch

December 9, 2010

nicholas i'm a friend of your mom just heard of your dads passing i;m very sorry for your loss. hang in there mom says your doing your dad proud, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

kim hatch

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