John Francis Douglas Sr.

John Francis Douglas, Sr., 81 of Newtown, previously of Bethel, passed away on November 22, 2010. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy C. (Kaminski) Douglas. John was born on April 23, 1929 in Stamford, to the late James and Catherine (Lathrope) Douglass. Known to his family as Dziadziu (Polish for grandfather) and Jack to his friends, John enjoyed telling jokes, playing bocce, and cheering on the UConn Huskies Women's basketball team. John proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1952 to 1954. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a supervisor of manufacturing for Bunker-Ramo in Stamford and Trumbull. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, John F. Douglas, Jr. of Bethel, Cathy (Douglas) DeBroske of New Milford, and Patricia (Douglas) Provino of Guilford, N.H.; a brother, Raymond Douglass of Stamford; a sister, Joan (Douglass) Tegeder of Toms River, N.J.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three brothers, James Douglass, Robert Douglass, and Matthew Douglass. Friends may call at the Bethel Funeral Home, 215 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel, on Friday November 26 from 6 to 8 PM, and Saturday November 27 from 9 to 10 AM., followed by burial at St Mary's Cemetery in Bethel at 10:30. Donations may be made to the Danbury Visiting Nurses Association, 4 Liberty Street, Danbury, CT 06810. Information and on line condolences at HullFuneralService.com.