Henry Francis Douglass, age 80, of Eastham, passed away Sept. 26, 2011, at the Epoch Senior Healthcare of Harwich after a long struggle against Parkinson’s disease.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Cora (Pharmakis) Douglass of Eastham. He was the loving father to the late Steven Douglass, and Diana (Douglass) Creed of Thompson, Conn.; and grandfather to John Creed IV, age 19, of Thompson, Conn., and Jenna Creed, age 17, of Ellington, Conn. He is survived by a sister, Judy Barton of New Port Richey, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Ernest Douglass, and sister Barbara Grant.
Henry was born on May 31, 1931, in Attleboro, the son of Harold E. and Anna W. (Sayer) Douglass. He graduated from Attleboro High School in 1949 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War (1951-1954); he was stationed in Germany and attained the rank of staff sergeant.
He was employed by Western Union for 35 years, serving as manager of credit and collections for New England in the Boston office. He retired in 1988.
Henry raised his family on Agricultural Avenue in Rehoboth, and was active in town government, serving for several years as chairman of the town’s finance committee.
An avid fisherman, horseman, gardener and hunter (with his beloved beagle Lady), Henry was known for his Scottish practicality, his wry sense of humor and his love of the outdoors. He leaves many friends and extended family members.
His family wishes to thank Epoch Senior Healthcare of Harwich, Life Choice hospice care, and Dr. Graham Scott for the compassionate care given to Henry (Scott) during his illness.
A funeral service with military honors will be held promptly at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011, at Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. A gathering of friends and family will be held nearby following the service. An additional celebration of his life is planned for Oct. 15 in Orleans.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Henry's memory may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation at http://www.parkinson.org/; or Life Choice Hospice Care, 15 Cape Lane, Unit B, Brewster, MA 02631.
Directions:
Massachusetts National Cemetery
Off Connery Avenue, Bourne, MA 02532 - Phone: (508) 563-7113
From Boston and points north: Follow Interstate 93 south to Interstate 24 south. Follow Interstate 24 south and exit on Interstate 495 south, which continues, into Route 25 east to Bourne Bridge, continued below...
From points west: take Interstate 195 east. Follow Interstate 195 east and exit on 25 east (follow signs to Cape Cod).
Go over the Bourne Bridge – at base of bridge there is a rotary – go ½ way around rotary onto Route 28 south toward Falmouth. Continue on Route 28 south approximately four miles to a second rotary. Go ¾ way around the rotary you will see the sign leading to Massachusetts Military Reservation. Exit the rotary at this point. Entrance to cemetery is approximately ½ mile from the rotary.
Gathering of family and friends at Lindsey’s Family Restaurant following:
3138 Cranberry Highway, Rt 6 & 28 ~ East Wareham, MA ~ 508-759-5544
Driving Directions from cemetery to Lindsey’s Family Restaurant, 3138 Cranberry Highway, 02538 Rt 6 & 28 ~ East Wareham, MA ~ 508-759-5544
1. Head north on Connery Ave toward Fredrikson Rd Restricted usage road 0.5 mi
2. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto MA-28 N/General MacArthur Blvd/MacArthur Blvd
Continue to follow MA-28 N/MacArthur Blvd. 4.0 mi
3. At the traffic circle, continue straight onto MA-28 N 0.7 mi
4. Merge onto MA-28 0.4 mi
5. Take exit 3 for Massachusetts 28/U.S. 6 toward Bourne/Buzzards Bay 0.8 mi
6. Merge onto US-6 W 1.2 mi
7. At the traffic circle, continue straight onto MA-28/US-6/Main St
Continue to follow MA-28/US-6 1.1 mi
3138 Cranberry Hwy
East Wareham, MA 02538