Alfred McLaughlin Doolittle

CROSS DOOLITTLE Alfred McLaughlin Doolittle, age 71 years, was swept from his New Orleans Faerie Playhouse home into Heaven by a flock of angels on Sunday, March 2, 2008, at 11:55 PM. Survived by Soul Mate and Love Rock of 35 years, Stewart Perry Butler, his adopted son. Son of the late Jean McLaughlin and Jefferson James Doolittle. Brother of Jefferson Doolittle, Jr. of Larkspur, CA and Mrs. Charles (Jean) Henry, III of Lebanon, PA. Also survived by five nieces, one nephew, a huge loving extended family and numerous friends. Alfred was a native of San Francisco, CA and a New Orleans resident since 1973. He held a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California - Berkeley and a Masters' Degree from San Francisco State University in Creative Writing. He was a member of Zeta Psi Fraternity and was a self-employed writer. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a memorial High Mass at St. Anna Episcopal Church, 1313 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, LA, on Saturday, March 8, 2008, at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Fr. William H. Terry officiating, followed by a reception at the church. Private entombment in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, Metairie, LA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Alfred's memory may be made to P-FLAG/New Orleans, P. O. Box 15515, New Orleans, LA 70175. THARP-SONTHEIMER-THARP of Metairie in charge of arrangements. Information: (504) 835-2341