Douglas Elmiger Obituary

Douglas Alan Elmiger

Feb 7, 1946 - Sep 19, 2023

Collins

Douglas Alan Elmiger, 77, of Collins, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, at his residence.

He was born Feb. 7, 1946, in Seaford, New York, to Henry and Hazel (Carpenter) Elmiger. He was a volunteer fireman on Long Island, New York, and worked at TWA flight center at JFK Airport. He was an engineer and worked at Mattituck Inlet Marina and then Onset Bay Marina as a supervisor for many years. He enjoyed boating, the water, woodworking, and making furniture. He started his own business, Galilee Marine Service in Quincy, Massachusetts, and later moved to Wakeman in 1995, where he built his home on Chenango Road. He also worked at Williams Detroit Diesel in Brunswick, where he retired and then moved to Collins. He was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church in Norwalk and enjoyed helping at Camp Patmos, where he built a dock, worked on the water filtration system, and its maintenance. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and especially his dog, Nathan.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Linda (Gagnon) Elmiger; daughter, Diana Solarte of St. Petersburg, Florida; son, Douglas Elmiger of Westlake; grandchildren, Alan Elmiger and Anthony Solarte; and sister, Joyce.

Douglas' celebration of life service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, at Calvary Baptist Church, 250 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Calvary Baptist Church.