Douglas J. Camidge, 66, of 38766 NYS Route 3, Carthage, died Tuesday evening, June 4, 2019 at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse.

Doug was born on October 5, 1952 in Carthage, the son of the late Cleon W. and Irene M. (Adner) Camidge. He attended school in Carthage and Beaver River.  He married Cathy M. Lago on June 8, 1971 in Carthage. Cathy, a longtime employee of Carthage Area Hospital died on October 24, 2007. Doug was employed by Climax MFG in West Carthage for over 35 years, retiring due to his health.

Doug was a volunteer for the Meals on Wheels Program in Lewis County for many years. He enjoyed playing poker, golfing, hunting and fishing and spending time with his family.

He is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Tim (Tanya) Travis of Carthage and Crystal Arnold of Florida, one son and his wife: James and Kelly Camidge of Herrings, 7 grandchildren; Kelsey, Dawson and Dylan Camidge, Jayden and Alyssa Arnold and Tia and Timothy Travis, 3 sisters: Julia Kloster of Belfort, Cora Kloster of Croghan and Colleen Jass of Alden, Iowa, 2 brothers: Dennis Camidge of Tylerville and Brian Camidge of Ashland, VA and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brother, Daniel Camidge and 3 sisters, Trudy Marriott, Cora Kloster and Elaine Camidge who died in infancy.

There will be a Celebration of Life held on Friday, June 7 ^th at 2:00pm at the American Legion in Carthage. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are with the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home, Carthage.

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