OBITUARIES

Sally Douglas, 71

08/23/2023

CHESHIRE, Mass. —

Mrs. Sally Parkhill (Webster) Douglas, 71, of Naples, FL, formerly of Cheshire, died on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Physicians Regional Hospital in Naples.

She was born in Middlebury, VT on February 11, 1952, daughter of the late Harry and Marjorie (Parkhill) Webster. She earned her bachelor’s in teaching and master’s in education from the former North Adams State College.

Mrs. Douglas was the Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance for the Pittsfield Public School System for 18 years, retiring in 2011.

She was a communicant of the Parish of St. John Paul II, Adams. She was the past president of the Massachusetts Association of School Business Officials, past president of the Berkshire County Red Cross, past board member and Board if Investment for the former South Adams Savings Bank, past board member for Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and past finance chair for the Parish of St. John Paul II. She had also been a longtime member of the Taconic Golf Club in Williamstown.

Sally is survived by her husband, Thomas W. Douglas, whom she married on September 1, 1973; her son, Eric Douglas and his wife Lisa; three grandchildren, Luke, Nolan and Whitney Douglas; her sister Sandra Fredrick and her husband Lawrence; two sisters in law, Mary Jane Desmarais and her husband Gerald and Carol Morin; a niece Tracie Girard; two nephews, Ryan Frederick and his wife Sarah and William Desmarais; as well as her great nieces and nephew, Justin and Allison Girard and Kensley and Addalyn Frederick.

A Liturgy of Chrisitan Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 6th at 10:00 A.M. in Notre Dame des Sept Douleurs Church, 21 Maple St., Adams.

Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery, Adams.

Calling hours at the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams, are Tuesday from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Memorial donations may be made to Pop Cares, P.O. Box 482, Williamstown, MA 01267.

To leave a message of condolence, or for directions, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com.

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We are very sorry for your loss. Sally was a wonderful person, with a smile that had it's own energy. Prayers for all.
from: Barb Canale-Schmidt & Butch Schmidt	on: 09-26-2023

So sorry Tom to hear the passing of Sally. She was one of my favorite students at Drury when I was a science teacher. Thoughts and prayers are with in this time of sadness
from: Frank Lentine	on: 09-07-2023

I lived across the street from Sally and her family. So very sorry to hear of her passing. Prayers to her family.
from: Wendy (Formhals) LHeureux..Ocala, Fl.	on: 09-05-2023

To family of Sally, My sincere condolences to Sally's family. She always had a beautiful smile and friends to all. She was a strong woman and fought a tough battle with courage and determination. She has given me strength to fight. May she now be at PEACE. SYMPATHY, Jane
from: Jane Nevares (Pikul)	on: 09-03-2023

We were saddened to read of Sally s passing. I hold many memories of good times and know how much she loved her family. Sally was the ultimate professional in all her positions and will be missed. Please know her family is in our hearts and prayers.
from: Dennis Charles Lefave	on: 09-01-2023

Sandy and Larry, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Sally. She was a wonderful lady, with her beautiful smile, may she RIP. Please extend our sincere sympathy to the rest of the family!
from: Sandra & Glenn Girard	on: 09-01-2023

Sandy and family, we are very sorry for your loss.
from: Autumn & Don Mastroianni	on: 09-01-2023

So sorry for your loss she was one of the sweetest people I knew
from: Janet Strek	on: 09-01-2023

Our most sincere condolences to Sally’s family. We had the honor of working with Sally when she was at Pittsfield Public Schools. She was always great to work with and never missed a detail! Our best from everyone at MacFarlane Office Products!
from: John Macfarlane	on: 09-01-2023

To Tom, Sandy and family: Our deepest sympathy in the passing of Sally. Gwen & Woody Boillat
from:	on: 09-01-2023

To Sally's family, So sorry for your loss. She always had that bright smile. My thoughts are with all of you.
from: Bet (Mastroianni) Azar	on: 08-31-2023

So sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved, Tom ... may she rest in peace in the kingdom of God. My prayers today are with you.
from: Bob Gallagher	on: 08-31-2023

Iam so sorry for your loss. I have so many happy memories of sally. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Knowing Sally was a blessing.
from: linnea nelson	on: 08-31-2023

Very sorry to hear of Sally's passing. She was such a remarkable, kind,unselfish, beautiful person. I will always hold my memories of us coming of age through school fondly. My condolences to the family.
from: Jim Wolfe	on: 08-31-2023

So sorry to read of Sally’s passing. My deepest condolences to the entire family. She was such a great lady. She has struggled, may she now RIP. Sharon DeMyer Nemser
from: Sharon DeMyer Nemser	on: 08-31-2023

Tommy my heart breaks for the loss of your beautiful Sally..loved and admired by all who knew her~May you, your son and family hold memories close for comfort????
from: Cheryl Lefave	on: 08-30-2023

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your sister. Sending you and your family love.
from: Ann-e Morin	on: 08-30-2023

Sandy, I’m so sorry for the loss of your dear sister.
from: George Roy	on: 08-30-2023

Tom, I’m so sorry for your loss!!
from: Lisa O’Neil Richards	on: 08-30-2023

Sandy, I'm so sorry to hear of your sister passing. Deepest condolences to you and all your family. Keeping you all in thought at this difficult time.
from: Erica Pecor	on: 08-30-2023

Oh Sal...may you rest in peace..loved you...prayers for all
from: MaryEllen Morrissey	on: 08-30-2023

Deepest sympathy to all of Sally’s family. A great loss to all of you. Sally and I were friends in high school. Always a smile on her face and so kind to everyone. I’m so sad to hear of her passing. Rest in peace Sally and sending prayers to your family during this difficult time.
from: Michele(Harpin) Biron	on: 08-30-2023

May Sally rest peacefully forever in eternity... Bub Bishop
from: Herman Bishop	on: 08-30-2023

To Tom and family. So sorry for your loss. Our senior year class at Drury was one of a kind, We all had such a great time together.
from: Wayne Duval	on: 08-30-2023

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Sally was a sweet heart and a good friend.
from: Debra(Luczynski)Lyons	on: 08-30-2023

Mary Jane, Gerald, Carol, Sorry about your loss. Francis Mastroianni
from: Sally Parkhill Douglas	on: 08-30-2023

Very sorry for your loss. Jennie Pierce
from: Jennie Pierce	on: 08-30-2023

My condolences to Tom and the rest of Sally's family. I worked with Sally (and Tom) for several years at Scarafoni Ford. She was a wonderful person who always had a smile and a positive attitude!
from: Chuck Soule	on: 08-30-2023

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