Roy Stewart “Digger” Douglas

Rushville, NY July 13, 1952 – June 3, 2026 Age 73

Rushville - In memory of Roy Stewart Douglas, “Digger,” 73 years. Born July 13th, 1952, in Rochester, NY, died June 3rd, 2026, at the Canandaigua VAMC.

Roy was predeceased by his parents, Stephen A. Douglas and Ellen R. Wallace Douglas.

Roy is survived by his step-son, Chris Lyon; siblings, Evie Douglas, Mary Douglas, and Wendy (Douglas) Chapman; 3 nieces, 8 nephews, and many cousins.

Roy served in the U.S. Navy from 1971 to 1975 in Reykjavik, Iceland. He worked as a sous-chef in Boston from 1975 to 1979 and returned to Vine Valley in 1979. His career as a ditch digger spanned from 1980 until 2014. He was surrounded by books, which was his passion for his entire life. Roy also created and copyrighted “Word Weave,” The Hidden Message Greeting Cards.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026, at the Vine Valley Community House from 1 to 5 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Roy’s name may be made to Community Volunteers of the Veterans Administration. Make checks payable to CDCE, 400 Fort Hill Ave., Canandaigua, NY 14424, or to the Rushville Lions Club, P.O. Box 113, Rushville, NY 14544.