Shirley Jean Doolan

Shirley Doolan Obituary

May 8, 1959 - October 8, 2008

Bloomingburg, NY

Shirley Jean Doolan, a homemaker and lifelong resident of the area, died on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown. She was 49.

The daughter of the late John J. and Elizabeth Doolan, Sr., she was born on May 8, 1959 in Warwick, NY.

Survivors include her companion of 35 years, Carl Simpson, Sr., at home; her children: Melissa Doolan of Cuddebackville, Carl Simpson, Jr. of Greenwood Lake, Jason Simpson, Joseph Simpson, Brian Doolan, Crystal Doolan, all of Middletown, Colleen Doolan of Liberty and Jessica Simpson and Anthony Doolan, both of Bloomingburg; her brothers, John Doolan, Jr. and William Doolan, both of Tennessee; her sisters, Mary Hamel of Tennessee, Elaine Doolittle of Florida, NY and Karen Garcia of Warwick. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Gerald Doolan, Sr.

Visitation hours will be held on Saturday, October 11, from 9-11 a.m. at the Ralston-Lippincott-Hasbrouck-Ingrassia Funeral Home, Inc., 72 West Main St., Middletown.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Middletown.

Arrangements by Ralston-Lippincott-Hasbrouck-Ingrassia Funeral Home, Inc., Middletown; 845-343-6023.

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Published by Times Herald-Record on Oct. 9, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Doolan

10 Entries

robin freeman

October 12, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

cookie baltimore

October 11, 2008

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

ross and robin freeman

October 11, 2008

Warm Summer Sun

Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.

By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation

Mary Tierney

October 11, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Frank Balitmore

October 11, 2008

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Janet and Marie Doolan

October 10, 2008

Her Journey's Just Begun
Don't think of her as gone away..
her journey's just begun.
Life holds so many facets..
this earth is only one.
Just think of her as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.
Think how she must be wishing
that we could know today
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away .
And think of her as living
in the hearts of those she touched..
for nothing loves is ever lost ...
as she was loved so much .
God Bless you Shirley.. and many prayers to all.

WUANDA COTTO (GONZALEZ)

October 9, 2008

MELISSA MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY. I'M VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS BUT SHE IS IN HEAVEN WITH THE LORD AND SHE WILL ALWAYS LOOK DOWN ON YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. SHE MAY BE GONE NOW BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. KEEP YOUR HEAD UP AND TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME OK MA MA LOVE YOU

Karen Kessler and family

October 9, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

christina hitte

October 9, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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