Monday, November 2, 2026 | St. Lawrence County, NY
POTSDAM -- Douglas Ladd Pike, 81, of Auburn, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Born on November 15, 1944, in Potsdam, NY, he was the son of Marjorie (Lombard) and John Pike. Douglas grew up in Potsdam, NY and attended Clarkson University.
He was employed as a Nuclear Engineer for Niagara Mohawk in Syracuse, which became National Grid, for over 40 years.
Douglas loved learning about everything historical and had a vast knowledge of so many topics, often being able to clear board after board watching Jeopardy.
He was an avid New York Yankees fan, a classical music enthusiast, and loved helping coach his sons' teams growing up. Above all, he cherished his family.
Doug is survived by his loving wife, Diane; his sons Jason (Carolyn), David (Jessica), and Daniel (Jennifer); grandchildren Nicholas, Ian, Sophie, and Kelsey; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother James; and sister Norma.
Friends are invited to join the family for a Mass of Christian Burial to be offered at 10:00 am Tuesday, October 20, 2026 in Sacred Heart Church.
Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling hours for Douglas will be conducted Monday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm in the White Chapel Funeral Home Inc., 197 South Street, Auburn.
Contributions may be made in memory of Douglas to the Greater Cayuga SPCA in his honor (https://share.google/kVcTNeFIrmiuXommX).
