Obituary of R. Douglas ""Doug"" Mace

Mace, R. Douglas “Doug” Age 84, left us suddenly on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Doug is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Jean Mace; sons, Craig Mace and Scott Mace; one grandchild, Kendra Mace, all of Elmira Heights, NY. He leaves behind four nieces and four nephews; and five great grand nephews and three great grand nieces. He was predeceased by his father, Robert Mace; mother, Kittie Mace; and sister, Virginia Andrews. Doug proudly served his country during the Korean War. He was a manager and salesman for various transportation companies. He was a long time member of the Horseheads Elks Club as well as a member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Horseheads. Doug was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, Inc., 413 S. Main St., Horseheads on Friday, April 24, 2015, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. A celebration of his life and the Holy Eucharist will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2015, at 10:00 am in St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 408 S. Main St., Horseheads. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Horseheads. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 408 S. Main St, Horseheads, NY 14845; the Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA, 2435 State Route 352, Elmira, NY 14903; or the American Cancer Society, 1316 College Ave. Suite #2, Elmira, NY 14901 www.cancer.org Condolences and remembrances at www.barberfuneralhome.com