1934
Priscilla
2022
Priscilla D. (Delahunt) Douglas
May 9, 1934 — May 15, 2022
Priscilla Douglas Obituary
Priscilla D. Douglas, 88, of Storrs, CT died peacefully at home of leukemia on May 15, 2022.
Dr. Douglas graduated from Framingham Teachers College in 1956 with a B.S. in Nutrition and Education and went on to earn an M.S. in Nutrition from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of Connecticut. Most of her career was spent at the University of Connecticut as professor and graduate director in the School of Allied Health Professions. She was awarded the title of professor emerita for distinguished contributions to academia.
Dr. Douglas spent her retirement between homes in New England and Florida and kept in touch with many former students and colleagues. She recently received an alumni achievement award from Framingham State University for her strength of character and resolve for advancing educational opportunities for all, as well as her vision, spirit, courage and inspiration to multiple generations of educators.
In addition to her professional achievements, Dr. Douglas was an active member of Altrusa International and the Lutheran Church.
Dr. Douglas is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years, John Douglas; her daughters, Holly Douglas-Matty (Paul), Laura Douglas (Gregg Johnson), Diana Nye (Rick), Granddaughters, Kathleen Roy (Adam), Rachael Matty, and great-grandchildren Reagan and Ryan Roy.
The family would like to thank all her friends and family that have offered support and comfort, as well as Dr. DeAngelo, the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and the entire medical team that enabled her to have three quality years after her initial diagnosis.
A memorial service is being planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Priscilla D. Douglas ’56, PhD, RD, Food & Nutrition Endowed Scholarship Fund, at www.Framingham.edu/give .
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Priscilla D. Douglas, 88, of Storrs, CT died peacefully at home of leukemia on May 15, 2022.
Dr. Douglas graduated from Framingham Teachers College in 1956 with a B.S. in Nutrition and Education and went on to earn an M.S. in Nutrition from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of Connecticut. Most of her career was spent at the University of Connecticut as professor and graduate director in the School of Allied Health Professions. She was awarded the title of professor emerita for distinguished contributions to academia.
Dr. Douglas spent her retirement between homes in New England and Florida and kept in touch with many former students and colleagues. She recently received an alumni achievement award from Framingham State University for her strength of character and resolve for advancing educational opportunities for all, as well as her vision, spirit, courage and inspiration to multiple generations of educators.
In addition to her professional achievements, Dr. Douglas was an active member of Altrusa International and the Lutheran Church.
Dr. Douglas is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years, John Douglas; her daughters, Holly Douglas-Matty (Paul), Laura Douglas (Gregg Johnson), Diana Nye (Rick), Granddaughters, Kathleen Roy (Adam), Rachael Matty, and great-grandchildren Reagan and Ryan Roy.
The family would like to thank all her friends and family that have offered support and comfort, as well as Dr. DeAngelo, the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and the entire medical team that enabled her to have three quality years after her initial diagnosis.
A memorial service is being planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Priscilla D. Douglas ’56, PhD, RD, Food & Nutrition Endowed Scholarship Fund, at www.Framingham.edu/give .
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