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Douglas Bohn Obituary
Douglas J. Bohn, age 71, of Stratford entered into eternal rest with his loving family by his side on October 19, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Carole Ann (Palo) Bohn, his wife of 47 years. Douglas was born in Hartford, WI on June 25, 1941 to the late Stewart Frank and Loretta Katherine (Gebhard) Bohn. Douglas dedicated his entire career of 45 years to Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT. He began in 1964 as a mathematics professor and ended as the Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and University Registrar. He was viewed as a model of courage, faith, persistence, and dedication to many students and the growth of the University. Annually his name is honored by the University with the "Doug Bohn Unsung Hero Award". In recognition of his long and rewarding career, Douglas was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from the University. He was the loving and devoted father of Cheryl LeBlanc and her husband Kevin of Newnan GA, Stewart Bohn, Holly Tonner and her husband John of Bronx, NY, and James Bohn and his wife Amy of Stratford, CT. He was also a loving grandfather to seven grandchildren, Ashley, Andrew, Kaitlyn, Kevin, Emily, Alison, and Gavin. He is also survived by several cousins. In his retirement, Douglas truly enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved researching family history, was an avid sports fan, and collected model trains. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, October 22, 2012 between the hours of 4 to 8pm at Dennis & D'Arcy - Abriola & Kelemen Funeral Home, 2611 Main Street Stratford. On Tuesday, October 23, 2012, friends and family are invited directly to Our Lady of Grace Church, 497 Second Hill Lane, Stratford at 10:00 am for a Mass of Christian Burial with Monsignor Martin Ryan officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Shelton. The family would like to give a special thank you to the Doctors, nurses and staff in the Surgical ICU at St. Vincent's Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations made to St. Vincent Medical Center. To offer online condolences please visit www.dennisanddarcy.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Bohn
Catherine Thoma
March 12, 2013
Douglas was my "Ancestry" friend, and I am so very sad tonight to find that he passed away. I have a Bohn great-great-grandmother, and he helped place her into the tree with her brothers and sisters. Douglas certainly had a multitude of family who welcomed him to his heavenly home, but his earthly family feels a tremendous loss. I offer my heartfelt condolences and prayers that God will continue to comfort you.
Thomas De Brizzi Jr
January 7, 2013
I would always see Doug in church on Sundays..he never missed a mass. I always respected that in Doug.
Rest in peace!
Cheryl Bohn LeBlanc
January 6, 2013
Daddy, I miss you everyday. You were my rock and best friend. I love you!!
November 15, 2012
It is with sadness that I share with you the passing of Doug Bohn on Friday. Doug was one of Sacred Heart University's original employees and he spent his entire career here. He began in 1964 as a mathematics professor and ended his 45 years with the University as assistant vice president of Academic Affairs and University registrar. Over the years the University honored him by naming the “Doug Bohn Unsung Hero Award” after him and by bestowing on him an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters.
November 15, 2012
Sorry for your loss, Carole , may God bless and keep you and the Family.
Thank you,
Barnetta Pettway 10/21/2012 10:57:59 AM
November 3, 2012
I worked for Mr. Bohn (always called him Mr., never Doug)in the Registrar's Office as a student from 1970 to 1972, and as his assistant from 1972 until 1978. We always used to call him "Mr. Memory" - he had the uncanny ability to remember all the students and their individual situations. He was a lovely man to work for. I learned a great deal from him - he was my first boss - and I have many fond memories. Rest in Peace, Mr. Bohn.
Maura Cassidy Schwartz, BA 1972 Math
Bellingham, WA
Lynn Clements
October 28, 2012
Cheryl, we were sorry to hear of your Father's passing. Depending on our Lord will keep you and the family in peaceful harmony. Love, Lynn & Jeanne
Sophia Gevas
October 25, 2012
I am so very sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful giving man. You have my deepest sympathy.
Sophia
Gail & Real Caron ('69 & '70)
October 25, 2012
Our condolances to Doug's family...
Gerald Layden
October 25, 2012
Good Bye, may you rest with your heart content at a life well lived.
Jennifer (Zera) Dwyer
October 25, 2012
Mr. Bohn,
I still cannot believe you have passed. You were always so kind and showed so much love to your family, especially your grandchildren (including my daughter). I have no doubt you are smiling down from Heaven and watching over them. The holidays will be sad without you, but you can be sure we will be sharing memories of you!
Nancy Whitmore
October 25, 2012
To The Bohn Family
I worked at SHU with Doug for many years and you couldn't
find a nicer man. I have fond memories of him and will pray for him. May our Blessed Lord give you comfort
October 24, 2012
Dear family, Please accept my deepest sympathy on Mr. Bohn's passing. He was a kind and gentle soul. He greeted us by name. We respected this gentleman by always calling him "Mr." SHU has lost an extraordinary man with a wealth of knowledge. May the Lord bring comfort to the family who loved him and he loved you. God Bless
Patricia Gilly (Ret.)
Gail Croffy-Griffiths
October 24, 2012
Hi Carole and Family,
My mother Virginia Croffy, myself, Gail Croffy Griffiths, and my husband, William Griffiths III all send our condolences. Bill and I are graduates of SHU. I know you remember us all. We are so sorry that we were unable to come to Doug's funeral. We are so far away down here in Florida and my mother Virginia is not well. I'll bet Doug was welcomed in heaven by one of his great friends, John Croffy Sr., who died almost 10 years ago. Our prayers are with you all.
Bill Dean
October 24, 2012
Doug and I were together for over 18 years at SHU. The University was his home for all those years, and the memories we shared will live always be with me. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Mary Kowalewski
October 24, 2012
My prayers to the Bohn family. I knew Doug as the Registrar at SHU. I worked in the Business Dept at the time and went to school at night. He helped me so many times with my class schedules, making suggestions to have a balanced, managable class load. Always, always, always, smiling, patient and encouraging! God Bless You Doug
Mary Kowalewski
'78 and '83
October 24, 2012
Dear Carol,
Peggy and I were shocked and truly saddened to hear the news of Doug's death. We have always kept you both in our thoughts and prayers over the many years we have know you.
Felix & Peggy Kreskey
October 23, 2012
Carol, sorry to hear about Doug my prayers are with you.
Nancy Rivera
October 23, 2012
My deepest condolences to the Bohn family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and friends.
Alisa Cusack (Faris)
Marylou Roof
October 23, 2012
I worked with Doug Bohn countless times during my years at SHU. He was always most kind, respectful, and professional. He always had the time to listen and resolve the issue at hand. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Frances Grodzinsky
October 23, 2012
I worked with Doug at Sacred Heart for many years. My sincere condolences to the entire Bohn family. I am sure he will be sorely missed.
October 23, 2012
Mrs Bohn & Family ~
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kathy Siwicki
Joseph, Barbara, William, and Jean Mandell
October 22, 2012
Dear Bohn Family. Our deepest sympathy is with all of you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Eunice Rivera
October 22, 2012
RIP Mr. Bohn. You are now with the angels. My prayers for the family
Don Harrison '99
October 22, 2012
For 45 years, Doug Bohn was emblematic of Sacred Heart University, a wise, caring and gentle man who touched countless lives. I was privileged to work with Doug for 12 years, and to know him from a student perspective, too. We even watched a couple of Final Fours together. Doug, thank you for being you.
Chuck Lupo
October 22, 2012
God Bless, Mr. Bohn. I was always grateful to you for the help you gave me back at Sacred Heart. I enjoyed those days years ago stopping by to hang out with Stuart and the guys, eating dinner and jumping in the pool every now and then. Great memories.
Barbara velotti
October 22, 2012
I feel that I was blessed for being able to know such a wonderful, kind man. My deepest sympathies are with you all.
Steve Rubin
October 22, 2012
One of my favorite people at SHU. A true gentleman and friend. We shared affection for each other. We also shared his daughter, Holly, who was my secretary extraordinaire for several years. I miss both of them.
Don Brodeur
October 22, 2012
I met Doug on the day of my interview for a faculty position at SHU. From that day in 1966, until the time of our retirements some four decades later, we had a great working relationship. He was a gentle, caring and thoroughly professional colleague and friend. SHU is better because of his pioneering work and dedication. I will miss him. Rest in peace.
October 22, 2012
I knew Doug during my adjunct years at SHU. He was a great friend and helper whenever I needed something. There are few people who have touched my live as positively as did Doug. He was the best. We all miss him. R.I.P., my friend.
Jim Malerba
Evelyn Takach
October 22, 2012
I had the pleasure of working with Doug at Sacred Heart. He always had a smile on his face and would always take the time to say hello and ask how things were going. His legacy will live on at Sacred Heart. RIP Doug.
Ann Miron
October 22, 2012
Dearest Bohn Family - I had the joy of working with Doug over the past 20 years at SHU. Doug was the consumate professional and a wealth of University knowledge - he will be sorely missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Jacqueline Causa
October 22, 2012
I have been so blessed to be connected to the Bohn family my whole life. Such a large part of my wonderful childhood and teen years are a result of my second family. Nearly 7 days a week for over 20 years and Mr. Bohn showed me nothing but the same kindness and patience he showed his own daughter. Never a foul word, never a "go home kid." I was always embraced with love and a smile. Thank you Mr. Bohn, for being a true, great father. Thank you for giving me my first "job" when you paid us out of your own pocket, thank you for every ride, every dollar, every meal, every lesson in the night sky and every ounce of patience you ever had with two crazy girls...one of which wasn't even yours! There is a reason you were so loved and so respected. You were the real thing. I will always keep you in my heart, Dougie Fresh.
Nothing but love to the entire Bohn Family. Always!
October 22, 2012
To the Family,
Doug was a very nice person. When he came to campus he always made his way over to say, hello. I'm going to miss his smile. R.I.P.
Amy (SHU-PUBLIC SAFETY)
Thomas De Brizzi Jr
October 22, 2012
God Bless Doug, and your family!
Paul & Mary Mushala
October 22, 2012
Jim, Amy and Family,
We are sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We wish you and your family the peace that comes with happy memories. You will all be in our prayers.
Paul & Mary Mushala
October 22, 2012
Dear Carol & Family, I was so surprised to read of Doug's passing in the paper yesterday. I just saw him recently at a SHARP meeting and he looked fine.
My sincere sympathy at this time. Doug was always a tremendous help to me and my Department during the many years when we were servicing over 300 students. (The Department of Office Administration). I was at SHU for 38 years and we had many conversations. Such a fine, compassionate, and caring man. May God be with you at this time
Camille P. Reale
Retired, SHU Professor
College of Business
Michele Peloso
October 22, 2012
My deepest sympathies. My memories of Doug go back to when I was a student at SHU and then returned as an employee 20 years ago. Doug was the kindest and most professional person that I have ever met. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
October 22, 2012
Holly, Carole, and the rest of the Bohn family, we are so sorry to learn of Doug's passing. He was such a kind and wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Faith and Lance Hunt
October 22, 2012
I first encountered Doug as a S.H.U. student in 1967 -- he was a Stand-Out Math teacher -- for those of us who benefited from the great gift of clarity in math instruction, he provided it in spades! I talked with him at Bunny's memorial service last summer - he was as sweet and kind as ever -- I will always remember him with great fondness and respect.
Christina Taylor
Class of '70
Fairfield
Leslye Mitchell
October 22, 2012
Dear Carole and family, my deepest sympathy. I'll add doug to my prayers. It seems like yesterday we were talking and laughing about our husbands. May God give you peace,
carole, my thoughts are with you,
Love, Leslye Mitchell
Mardi Gilroy
October 22, 2012
Dear Carol and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord bless you with the serenity of knowing that you will meet again and may your memories of good times keep you strong in this most difficult time.
Love and prayers for you and your family.
Fred Palmieri
October 22, 2012
Allow me to extend my condolences to Doug Bohn's family & friends. He was a good & decent man, and was well respected by all in the SHU community.
Richard Fohrenbach
October 21, 2012
I returned to Connecticut after being in the Navy and Mr Bohn welcomed me to SHU, helped me register and was kind and gentle. A true lover of education and a pillar at Sacred Heart. He led a nice life and hepmed many, many students at SHU. Thanks, Mr. Bohn
Claudette Gibilaro Pilotti
October 21, 2012
Our deepest condolences to all who were touched by the gentle warmth, compassion, humor and sincerity of such a wonderful person. As both a work-study student in his busy registrar's office and as a Math major, Dr. Bohn was one of my mentors. He had the faith in my abilities to write the entire exam schedule for SHU students from 1968-1970 in the early days when computer programming was complex. He encouraged another student and I to be the first to complete all of our courses by the fall of our fourth year, so that we could student teach in Math on the secondary level in the spring. Dr. Bohn is the unsung hero for whom the angels now sing his praises. In peace and comfort, Claudette Gibilaro Pilotti '70 and Tony Pilotti '67.
October 21, 2012
Carol, Deepest sympathy to you & the family. I had the pleasure of meeting you & Doug when Cheryl was so very sick. You both came to Fla to be at her beside. Wonderfull memories of both of you. Devout Catholics & wonderful parents. In my thoughts & prayers at this most difficult time. Love, Emily McPherson (Cheryl & I are still the best of friends)
Brian and Jackie Murphy
October 21, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers for the family.
We will cherish the memories forever.
Tom Forget
October 21, 2012
Carole and family -
I was privileged to work with Doug for many years at Sacred Heart University. Doug's love and care for his family were a central aspect of his life. His professionalism, dedication, and commitment to each student and to the mission of the University were a model for all who worked there. Doug's goodness, generosity of spirit, and care of each person he encountered are an inspiration that continues beyond his earthly life. This good and caring man rests in the peace and comfort of our Lord.
Rosemary Dobosz
October 21, 2012
To Jim and the Bohn family, I worked with Doug at SHU for over 20 years. He could find a solution to any problem and had the patience and willingness to listen. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rosemary Dobosz, WCOB
Martha Johnson
October 21, 2012
May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Carole, please call if you need anything. Your neighbors, Martha, Brian and Anthony
October 21, 2012
My deepest condolences to Doug's family and friends. He was a cornerstone of SHU for decades, and I'm sure he will be greatly missed.
Gregory Scinto, SHU, '73
Jeffrey Cain
October 21, 2012
I had the honor to work with Doug on occasion during the last few years he was at Sacred Heart University. He was respected for doing the immensely difficult job of University Registrar with unfailing integrity and thoroughness. Ave Atque Vale Doug, your was a life well led.
Martin Swist
October 21, 2012
I am very sorry for your loss.
Doug Bohn was the epitome of brilliance and compassion at SHU.
Marty Swist
Class of 1970
October 21, 2012
Prayers for Doug Bohn's family. He was a lovely and patient man who loved SHU.
God Bless,
Mary Jo Kelly Bragg
Saint Simons Island, GA
Kathy Dilks
October 21, 2012
My deepest sympathies. Doug was one of the first people I met when I was hired at Sacred Heart in 1995, and one of my favorites. He could almost remember every single student he met, and also remembered their story. He was truly amazing and beloved. He cared about us all, students, emplyees and colleagues. I missed him when he left, and I will once again miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Elizabeth Zera
October 21, 2012
Dear Jim,
My thoughts are with you & your family during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Love,
Elizabeth
David Kreskey
October 21, 2012
I am sorry for your loss. I always had a lot of respect for Doug. He was a positive influence in my life.
Jim & Carol MacMath
October 21, 2012
Carol,
Jim and I are saddened at the passing of Doug. I don't know if you even remember me, but I certainly remember you and Doug. Our children were born on the same day back in 1967 ! We were in the same room, and I have never forgotten that day. Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your wonderful husband.
October 21, 2012
my dear carole and family,i am so sorry to hear about the passing of dougmy thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult timehe was a great man and a wonderful husband and dad i am so sorry arlene carrafiello
October 21, 2012
I only known met Douglas about two years ago at the 9am mass at Our Lady of Grace. He was very nice and we had a few laughs, but he really enjoyed discussing sports with the other men, or women. He will be missed. I will pray for Doug and his family. F.Saviano
October 21, 2012
Carol i was very sad to hear about Doug my thoughts and prayers are with you and
your family Susan Lauro
Debbie Lindsay
October 21, 2012
Carol
Thinking of you and your family at this most difficult time. my prayers are with all of you.
Joseph Lenzen
October 21, 2012
My Deepest Condolences to Carol and the Kids .. Mr Bohn, You were an important part of my younger life .. You were a Great Husband, Great Father and a Good Man .. Rest in Peace .. God Bless
Barbara (Groholy) Pace
October 21, 2012
Sending my sincere sympathies to the entire family. I worked for Mr. Bohn in the Registrar's Office SHU in 1976 as part of my course work. He will be missed by many.
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