Douglas Grant Ladd

I had one drafting class with Mr. Ladd, I think it was my senior year in 1986. I was more advanced so he gave me a more advanced project, tailored for me. That was almost the most encouragement any teacher showed me in my 12 years of school. Around midway through the semester he comes in with a plank if wood and sketches a pencil drawing on it. I figured he was kind of goofing around. Any free minute he'd start chiseling on it. It was a scene of like the 1800s and the meeting of the two great...

He was my friend and teacher for all four of my years at Greece Olympia (79-83). Among my fondest memories of high school were the countless hours I spent in his classroom, mostly after the school day ended, working, talking, laughing, or just watching TV. He taught me much about printing, photography, and so many other things. After graduation, I worked in the printing field for over 20 years. I have thought of him often over the years, and will continue to. A talented, kind man, and a...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We have thought about you folks so many times over the years. Remembering baby sitting for your boys on Maiden Lane and Doug bringing me home oh so many times after various school activities. Our first year at Olympia was certainly made special by Doug and Ken Thomas being what they were. Such good memories.

Gary and Pat Slye Struck

Best graphics teacher of all time. I learned so much from this man. Though my career did not go in this direction, ultimately, I have used the knowledge I gained from this great man. He was devoted to us in every way. A true treasure to humanity. My prayers are with the family.Cheryl Camardo

Eternal peace to you Doug Ladd. Thank you for the years of passing on the depth of your knowledge in wood working, photography and graphic arts to so many. God Bless you, RIP.

I will miss you always, my good friend~

My condolences to the Ladd family. I was a student of Mr. Ladds in 1978-79 at Greece Olympia High.My sincere sympathies.

Mr Ladd was such a friendly man and great teacher. Prayers and thoughts to all his family and former students!

Dear Jo and Family,

The Dickinson family sends their thoughts , prayers and our love to you all.
Doug was such a inspiration, a wonderful teacher and a true, true friend .
Thank you Doug for all you have done for our family.
You will be missed. May God bless you all.













Myrt Dickinson and family