Gordon E Douty

Monson- Gordon E. Douty, 87, died Friday April 15, 2016 surrounded by the love of family at the Soldiers' Home in Holyoke.  Gordon was born May 26, 1928 in Whately, MA to the late Earl and Katherine (Bardwell) Douty.  He was a graduate of Palmer High School and retired from Tambrands after 26 years.  Gordon was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Parish of Monson and a member of the Thomas Masonic Lodge in Palmer.  He also was a former  member of the United States Power Squadron. Gordon started the UU Parish bookstore with other parishioners of the church and he and his wife Priscilla organized the Moon Mountain Mounties riding club in Monson.  He had many hobbies and the one he enjoyed most was leather crafting.
Gordon was predeceased by his wife Priscilla A. (Moore) Douty in 2012.  He leaves a son, Bret R. Douty of Monson; granddaughters, Jessica A. Douty of Warren and Melissa L, Douty of Monson; three great grandchildren, Kevyn, Ryan, and Emily.

A visiting hour will be held Friday April 22, 2016 from 10-11am in Lombard Funeral Home 3 Bridge St. Monson with a funeral service at 11am in the funeral home.  Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.