Leonard R. “Dougy” Douglas, 90, of Limerick, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at his home.
He was born in Norristown to the late Leonard and Emma E. (Connelly) Douglas. Dougy served as a sergeant in the Army during WW II. Upon his return, he worked for the Norristown YMCA. There he led the Flying Y’s Acrobat Troop. They performed all over the country as an opening act for circuses. They made appearances on Captain Noah and the Merv Griffin Show. He last worked for Clemens Market in Trappe before first falling ill.
He is survived by his caregiver, with whom he resided, Gail Field. He is also survived by her children, who he considered his grandchildren: Eileen Perfetto, Alicia Nelson and Laura Field and their children: Ava Perfetto, Landon Nelson and Audrey Nelson. He was predeceased by brothers, John, Richard and Donald.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, June 15, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington St. Royersford, PA. Calling time is from 10-11 AM. Burial will be in Valley Forge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Seasons Hospice Foundation, Seasons Hospice Foundation, 2200 Renaissance Blvd, Suite 110, King of Prussia, PA 19406.