Douglas A. Bayer passed away Tuesday March 5th. He was born July 20, 1967 in Newark to Donald Bayer and Valerie (Forgione) Bayer. He was a 1985 graduate of Union Senior High School. He worked as a dog walker, was studying to be a certified dog trainer, and loved spending time at dog parks with his dog Lilo. Douglas was known for his kind heart, charming wit, love of music and ability to always see the best in others. He is survived by his mother, father, brothers Donald Jr. and Brian, sister Kathryn, his nephews Charles and Kenneth, and a large clan of aunts, uncles and cousins. Family, friends and others whose lives Douglas touched are invited to McCracken Funeral Home 1500 Morris Avenue Union, NJ on Sunday, March 10th from 4PM - 7PM to reminisce, grieve, support each other, and of course, just chat, as Doug liked to do. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center 575 Woodland Avenue Madison, NJ 07940