LEICESTER: Douglas K. Lauder,56, of Pleasant St., died peacefully Saturday, Jan. 20 at his home.He leaves his wife of 37 years, Caroline A. (Orsi) Lauder, his daughter Erika L. Lauder of Manchester, NH., three brothers Robert G. Lauder and his wife Robin of Leicester, Richard A. Lauder and his wife Linda of No.Brookfield and Thomas A. Lauder and his wife Susan of Leicester, two sisters Beth E. Williams and her husband E.Thomas of Hardwick, and Jane E. Horuzek and her husband Richard of Worcester, his sister in law Kim Lauder of Millbury, several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brother Terry D. Lauder in 2002.
Doug was an oil burner technician and also worked in the landscaping industry for many years. He loved fishing, his family and his friends.
Born in Worcester, he was the son of Rickidie A. and Marion L. (Gilbert) Lauder.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, Jan. 26 at 11:00 AM in the Greenville Baptist Church (old), 684 Pleasant St., in the Rochdale section of Leicester. Burial will follow in Greenville Baptist Cemetery. There are no calling hours. A reception will follow in the new church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Fund for Nature/Mass. Audubon Society for the benefit of the Burncoat Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, 208 So. Great Rd., Lincoln, Ma. 01773.www.massaudubon.org
MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main St., Leicester is directing arrangements for the family.