More detail on this person: Lisbon- Gerald
,Jerry, Douglass, age 75, passed away peacefully
Tuesday, March 18 while at home with his wife
Linda of 47 years. He was born August 10, 1938 in
Lewiston, Maine, the son of Grace (Chapman) and
Otis Douglass. Jerry was in the class of 1957 at
Edward Little High School. Jerry also went to
school for Aviation Electronics, Fixed Wing and
Rotary Flight, Flight Instructor, Test Pilot and
Test Pilot Instructor, as well as earning his
Associate Degree in Liberal Arts and Bachelor
Degree in History from St. Leo College in Norfolk,
Virginia. In 1956 he joined the U.S. Armed Forces
and served in the Marines Reserves, the Marines as
an Aviation Electronics Technician, the Navy as a
pilot and the U.S. Army as a pilot, test pilot,
test pilot instructor (both fixed wing and rotary
wing), gun pilot and gunnery pilot instructor for
rotary wing, a combat tour in Vietnam, helicopter
& aircraft commander, a second combat tour in
Vietnam, and an OV-1 Mohawk Reconnaissance
Pilot. He finished his military career in November
of 1975 as a CW2. Jerry earned the National
Defense Service Medal, Army Aviator Badge, Good
Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam
Campaign Medal, Bronze Star w/1 OLC, Vietnam
Gallantry Cross w/ Palm, Air Medal w/14 OLC and
Senior Army Aviator Badge. On December 26, 1966
he married the love of his life, Linda Murphy of
North Jay. Upon his return from the military,
Jerry worked as an industrial engineer and
assistant plant manager in the shoe factory
industry. He also worked as an insurance agent,
owned and operated a small restaurant in Lewiston,
owned and operated Swan Lake Estates Mobile
Home Park, and was owner and president of JD
Modular Homes and The Modular Advantage. For
the past 37 years, he owned and operated Jerry
Douglass Realty as well as owner and manager of
Commercial and Residential Investment Properties.
Jerry became well known throughout the State for
his honesty, integrity and humor. He treated each
client as a friend. Even though his years of
service were behind him, he still remained active
in the community. He was involved with the local
Board of Realtors, Auburn Exchange Club events,
the CMMC Associates, Charity Helicopter drops,
The Good Shepherd Food Bank. Close to his heart
was volunteering at Trail Monster Races held at
Bradbury Mountain dedicated in memory of his late
son Christopher Douglass. Jerry enjoyed spending
time with both fellow pilots and OV-1 Mohawk
pilots. He recently celebrated his 50th Reunion
from graduating Flight School. He was always up
for a cribbage game and enjoyed taking his many
friends out to lunch or even a flight to see Mt.
Washington. Jerry has truly been a smiling face to
many. Always giving of his time and inspiring
people he knew. Above all Jerry encouraged and
cherished time spent with his family. He is
survived by his wife Linda Douglass of Lisbon, his
daughter, Bethany Douglass and her companion,
Benjamin Firth of Sabattus; two sons, Gerald
"Jerry" Douglass, Jr. and his wife Annette of
Mechanic Falls; and Dennis Douglass and his wife
Jody of Lisbon; his sister, Gloria Richard and her
husband Al of Leeds; 6 grandchildren, and a
great-granddaughter. He was predeceased by his
parents, his son, Christopher Douglass and his
brother, Oscar Douglass. Messages of condolence
may be sent to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com
Douglass - Died Tuesday, March 18, 2014 in
Lisbon, Maine. Gerald "Jerry" O. Douglass, 75, of
Lisbon, Maine. Funeral services with full military
honors will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, March
22nd at the Lisbon Falls Baptist Church, 555
Lisbon Street, Lisbon Falls, Maine. Visitation
will be held from 2-4 & 6-8 PM on Friday, March
21st at Pinette, Dillingham and Lynch Funeral
Home, 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston,
Maine. Interment will be at Gracelawn Memorial
Park, 980 Turner Street, Auburn, Maine. In lieu of
flowers if desired contributions may be made to:
Good Shepherd Food Bank, 3121 Hotel Road,
Auburn, Maine 04210 or VA Maine Healthcare
Center, Lewiston/Auburn CBOC, 15 Challenger
Drive, Lewiston, Maine 04240
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