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July 27, 2013
Douglas J. Henderson

Niagara Gazette

BUFFALO — Douglas J. Henderson, 59, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2013, at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Doris (Smith) Henderson of Niagara Falls, NY and the late Dugald Henderson.

Douglas was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area. He attended local schools, graduating from Niagara Falls High School and later Buffalo State College where he earned a degree in economics. In December 1982 he married Cheryle E. (Burnham) Henderson. Doug began a 28-year career in purchasing with Great Lakes Carbon in Niagara Falls. He later went on to become a certified purchasing manager with Sumitomo Bakelite North America (formerly Durez), also in Niagara Falls, where he was currently employed.

Doug was a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church in Youngstown. In his leisure time he enjoyed golfing, listening to music and was passionate about watching the Three Stooges and Western movies. Doug was also actively involved in his son's athletics when they were younger, and was a coach in the Youngstown Youth Baseball League. Above all, Doug will be remembered as a selfless and supportive individual who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life alongside his family and friends.

In addition to his wife and mother, Doug is survived by his three sons, Michael D. Henderson of Lewiston, NY, Jeffrey R. (Alicia) Henderson of North Tonawanda, NY, Ryan M. (Jill) Henderson of Lewiston, NY; his sister, Carol (Carl) Wegener of Niagara Falls, NY and brother, Robert Henderson of Eatontown, NJ. He was the special son-in-law of the late Roy and June Burnham; brother-in-law of Cynthia Burnham of Florida, Timothy Burnham of Texas, Michelle Evans and Jay Burnham, both of Florida. He is also survived by his beloved dog, Kush and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 12-3 and 6-9 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Wednesday, July 31st at 11:00 AM in St. John Lutheran Church, 420 Lockport Street, Youngstown, NY, with Rev. Richard Blemaster officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment will follow in Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Flowers are graciously declined. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, 420 Lockport St., Youngstown, NY 14174.

Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online guest register.

Douglas married BURNHAM, Cheryle E in Dec 1982. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. HENDERSON, Michael D
2. HENDERSON, Jeffrey R
3. HENDERSON, Ryan M

Dugald married SMITH, Doris M on 28 Jun 1947 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Doris (daughter of SMITH, Raymond and KINZ, Elsie) was born about 1926 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 15 Dec 2020 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Doris M. Henderson, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 15, 2020 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Elsie (Kinz) Smith.Doris attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On June 28, 1947, she married Dugald Henderson at Zion Lutheran Church in Niagara Falls, NY.  Mr. Henderson predeceased her in 1994.  Doris was employed in the Tab Department at Moore Business Forms and she spoke of her experience in the workforce often and how proud she was of that job.   
Doris enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening, attending her grandchildren’s hockey games and other activities, and roller-skating with her husband in her younger years; She and Mr. Henderson loved spending time together and their bond was one that the family tried to model their own relationships after.
Above all, she was an incredibly family oriented mother and grandmother, and cherished the time she spent with her children, grandchildren, and beloved great grandchildren. Doris, with her infectious smile and bubbly personality, embraced every moment that she had with her family and she made the people around her better.
Doris is survived by her children, Carol (Carl H.) Wegener and Robert Henderson; daughter in law Cheryle Henderson, her grandchildren, Carl W. Wegener, Shauna Wegener, Michael Henderson, Jeffery (Alicia) Henderson, and Ryan Henderson; her great grandchildren, Vinny and Mariella Henderson, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her husband of 47 years, she was predeceased by her son, Douglas Henderson. 
Private visitation, services and interment in Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, NY, will be held at the convenience of the family.  If desired, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094 or to a charity of one’s choice.  Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Raymond + KINZ, Elsie. Elsie and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]