RICHFIELD SPRINGS - Douglas Richard Lamphere, age 50, of East James Street, beloved son of Emerson "Sam" and Esther Balderston Lamphere, passed away after a long illness on Saturday evening, Sept. 25, 2010, in his home. He had the comfort of his loving family at his side.He was born on Oct. 20, 1959, in Little Falls, and raised on the family farm in Jordanville.He was a graduate of Owen D. Young High School and had attended Alfred University. Mr. Lamphere was first employed in the office at St. Joseph's Church, Richfield Springs, and for 16 years working as a veterinary technician for the Pam Lee Veterinary Clinic in the town of Exeter. He retired in 1998 due to poor health.He was a member of Saint Joseph the Worker Church, Richfield Springs. Doug had a strong sense of community; he was a member of the Richfield Springs Lions Club and the Vets Club.To all who knew him they will always remember a kind, caring and extremely intelligent man who was happiest when he was with his many friends and family. He will be greatly missed.Surviving besides his parents, Sam and Esther; are a brother, James Lamphere; one sister, Patricia Lamphere, all of Richfield Springs; three nieces, Heather Lamphere of Michigan, Jenna Lamphere of Rotterdam, and Megan Lamphere of Richfield Springs; a nephew, Burdett Lamphere of Speculator; his aunt, Irene Panko and her husband, Larry of Herkimer; along with several cousins.Funeral from J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, 40 West James St., Richfield Springs, at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. in Saint Joseph the Worker Church, Richfield Springs. The Reverend Terrence Healy, pastor will officiate.Calling hours in the funeral home will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Wednesday.Interment in Saint Joseph's Cemetery, will take place at a later time convenient to the family.