Douglass M. Arrowsmith III

Douglass McClain Arrowsmith III, 76, of Salamanca, NY, left this Earth on Friday, May 15, 2026 with his beloved wife at his side at Heritage Green in Greenhurst, NY following a long illness.

Born March 26, 1950 in Salamanca, NY, he was the son of the late Douglass Jr. and Margaret Glow Arrowsmith. He was married March 20, 1971 in Salamanca to the former Susan Bach, who survives.

He was a graduate of Salamanca High School, Class of 1968 and attended Morrisville College, Morrisville, NY.

Doug had been employed with the former Fancher Furniture Company for many years and took great pride in his work. He later worked in the maintenance department of Allegany State Park for over 12 years.

He was a member of the Holy Cross Club in Salamanca and the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club. He was Exalted Ruler, secretary, and chaplain of the BPOE Elks Lodge in Salamanca. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting (even though he never shot anything) and fishing with his son, and was an avid camper. Douglass loved all animals, especially his cat, Morty. He enjoyed cooking, especially Chinese food and barbecue. He was also an avid Buffalo Bills fan.

Surviving besides his wife are: a son, Douglass Arrowsmith IV, Ellicottville, NY; a brother, Steven (Nan) Arrowsmith, Busti, NY; two sisters-in-law, Marcia Mongillo, Salamanca, NY, Diane Bach, Jamestown, NY; three nephews, Jason Mongillo, John S. Bach, Matthew Nuttal; several great-nieces and -nephews; a very special cousins, Chan Glow; and a very dear friend, Ronald Rolfe.

He was predeceased by a stepbrother, John Buelow

There will be no visitation or services.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6400 Sheridan Drive #320, Buffalo, NY 14221.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY.

E-condolences can be sent to orourke.orourkefh@gmail.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.