Douglas North, Sr

Douglas North, Sr. of Kerhonkson, NY died Tuesday, November 24, 2009. He was 72 years old. Douglas was born on September 8, 1937 in Kingston, NY; he was the son of the late Roscoe and Florence (Embree) North.

Mr. North was a Mason for the Town of Rochester for many years. He was a member of the Rondout Valley Rod and Gun Club. Dougie was an avid hunter and fisherman. He always had a good story to tell after spending a day in the woods or after sitting at his favorite fishing hole. Dougie was known around town as Hulk Hogan. He was loved by everyone who knew him and will be deeply missed.

Dougie is survived by his sons; Douglas Jr. and his wife Terri, and Donald and his companion Carolyn Mesceda all of Accord, his daughter; Dawna North of  Saugerties, his brother; Al North Sr. of Ellenville, his sisters; Marthabelle Depuy of Hurley, Betty Christiana of Stone Ridge and Katie Holmes of Kingston, his grandchildren; Samantha, Douglas James, Jacob Scott and Devon Lee North, his great-granddaughter; Brooke Lynn Martire and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. North was predeceased by his brothers Fred, Ronald, Howard and his twin Donald, and his sisters; Dorothy Langjan and Thelma Orr.