Porter Corner - Robert E. Doane passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2008 in the company of his family. He was 60. Born on October 27, 1948 in Boston, MA he was the son of the late Ralph and Nancy Smith Doane moving to Salem, NY in 1962. Robert graduated from Salem Washington Academy High School in 1966. After proudly serving his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War from 1969-1971, he married Barbara Jackson of Salem on June 22, 1974. During their 34 year marriage, Robert and Barbara shaped numerous loving relationships that have remained strong. Rob took great enjoyment in listening to music, appreciation of classic cars, and the company of his beloved dog Hallie. Over the years Robert was successfully employed at Decora in Fort Edward, Ball Corp, General Foods Corp and Saratoga Flour/Bakemark. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara, one son, Jeffery Doane of Poughkeepsie, NY; one daughter and son-in-law, Tracee and Joseph Canterino of Fogelsville, PA; one grandson, Joseph Xavier Canterino. Robert also has a supportive and loving extended family, Grandma and Francis, Cathi, Kenny, Vicky, Nancy, Eric and Bob. A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway (584-5373). Burial with military honors will follow at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road. Memorials may be made in Robert's name to the Mollie Wilmot Radiation Oncology Center at Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.