Douglas J. Ingalls, 55, passed away suddenly at his residence on Saturday, June 13, 2009. He is survived by his lifetime partner, Bruce Adams; a half-sister, Anita Bishop of Bellevue, NE; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was the son of the late John and Ruth (Bergstrom) Ingalls of Leicester.        

    Doug was a manager with Showcase Cinemas for many years, before a mid-life career change led him into teaching, his true calling. He has been a much beloved English Teacher and Drama Director at Wachusett Regional High School for the past 14 years. During that time, his troupe, The Theater Company at Wachusett, won many awards, reaching the finals of the State High School drama competition 5 times. As an actor and director in local theater, Doug was considered among the most talented, hard-working and warm people in the business. His primary theater "home" was Stageloft Repertory Theater in Sturbridge, but over the years he has worked with many local groups, including Worcester County Light Opera, Barre Players and Worcester Children's Theater. He was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester.

    A Memorial Service for Doug will be held at 6:00 P.M on Wednesday, June 24th at the Wachusett Regional High School Auditorium in Holden. Internment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, checks should be made out to Unitarian Universalist Church, 90 Holden St., Worcester, MA 01606. The Pillsbury Funeral Home, 163 Main Street, Spencer is directing arrangements.