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George Duggan Obituary

Scituate George R. Duggan, of Scituate, on July 6th, 2008 at South Shore Hospital after a lengthy illness, age 79. Husband of the late Margaret "Peg" (Hanlon). George was born in Everett and graduated from Hillsboro High School, NH. He served during the Korean War with the Air Force as a Staff Sergeant receiving the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. George graduated in 1958 from Salem State College with a Bachelor's in Education and from Bridgewater State College with a Master's degree in Education. George was a teacher for Scituate Public Schools before becoming a principal for Wampatuck and Cushing Schools, Scituate, retiring in 1983. During his retirement he worked for Curtis Liquors. George enjoyed bowling, gardening and was a Red Sox fan, member of the Knights of Columbus. Devoted father of Dan of Cohasset, James E. and his wife MaryKatherine of Plymouth, Terry Duggan of Scituate, Maryellen Paradise and her husband Mark of Scituate and Michael Duggan of Portland, ME. Proud grandfather of Sara, Caitlin, Conor, Brendan, Andrew, Sean, Hannah, Emily and Julia. Brother of Edward of Medway, John of NY, Arthur of Plymouth, Marie Bruns of Guilford, NH, JoAnne McNally of Hillsboro, NH, Jessie Broderick of ME, Thomas of Dominican Republic, James of CA and the late Bill, Alice, Laurie and Buddy. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Rd., Scituate on Thursday, July 10th at 9 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary of the Nativity Church, Scituate at 10 a.m. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Scituate. Visiting hours on Wednesday from 3-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Scituate Etrusco, Assoc., 1 Common St., Scituate, MA 02066. Visit www.mem.com for online guest book and info. RICHARDSON-GAFFEY FUNERAL HOME (781) 545-0196

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Jul. 8, 2008.

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Maureen Hartsgrove-Caflisch

August 15, 2008

Dear Dan and family,

I am deeply sorry to learn of the loss of your father. He was always so warm and kind to me; I loved every moment that I spent with he and your mother. They were both remarkable people. I am sorry that this message is so late in getting to you. Please extend my deepest sympathy and prayers to your sisters and brothers.

With love and prayers,
Maureen Caflisch ( Hartsgrove)

mona lynch

August 9, 2008

farewell from another student from many years ago -- 1975/76 in Scituate, I believe -- I remember Mr. Duggan well....

Michael Hanlon

July 14, 2008

May God bless you Uncle George! I'm sorry we lost contact over the years but I will always have great memories of visiting you and the family in my youth.

Maura Power

July 12, 2008

Mr. Duggan was as kind and good as any man can be. He meant a great deal to me as a girl. He was an example to me. I am grateful to have known him.

Mike Casey

July 10, 2008

Mr. Duggan,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USAF during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Sonia Duggan

July 10, 2008

My thoughts and prayers to Uncle George's family. May he now rest in peace.

Love from Sonia, Chad, Ian & Colin

Charlie & Lynda Gillis

July 9, 2008

To Georges family and friends our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. George was a kind and loving man who always talked about his family with love.We are better people having known him if only for a short time.

Mark Stevens

July 9, 2008

Mike and the rest of the Duggan family. My deepest sympathies. Mr. Duggan was a great guy and he will be missed. I remember getting sent to the "Bench" at Wampatuck (many times). Your Dad would always greet me with a smirk and call me into his office. He'd give me the standard lecture and then we would always have a bowl of cereal before he sent me back to the classroom. Whenever I would see him in later years, he'd always give me the same smirk as if I were on the bench. He will be missed.

Maureen Long

July 9, 2008

To the Duggan Family:

Your father was a wonderful person and he will be missed! You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Maureen Gill Long & family

Karen Cabral

July 9, 2008

To The Duggan Family:

Our thaughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Love The Cabral Family
Dan, Karen,Daniel,Justin and Brett

July 9, 2008

To The Duggan Family:

Our thaughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Love
The Cabral Family
Dan, Karen, Daniel, Justin and Brett

Susan Leigh Anthony

July 8, 2008

To All the family,
George, or "Mr Duggan" as I always knew him, was a wonderful, warm, kind man- with a great sense of humor. I was one of his students, many years ago.
Peace to him,

Maureen Smith

July 8, 2008

Dear Jimmy, Mary Katherine, Caitlin, Conor and Brendan ... our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. If there's anything we can do for you, please let me know. With love, Steve, Maureen and Gaby

lynne O'Hara

July 8, 2008

To Maryellen, Mark, Andrew, Sean, and Hanna; Terry and Sarah,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
With deepest sympathy,
The O'Hara family

DAN HANLON

July 8, 2008

THE DUGGAN CHILDREN:

I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR GATHER, GEORGE. HE WAS, AS YOUR WONDERFUL MOTHER ALSO WAS, A VERY NICE PERSON TO KNOW AND TO BE WITH.

I KNOW IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO FACE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. AGAIN MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU.

I HOPE THAT ALL OF YOU ARE WELL AND ALL OF YOUR OFFSPRING AS WELL.

AGAIN, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU.

DAN HANLON (UNCLE DAN)

Nan Frazier

July 8, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Paddy, Joe, Maggee and Madison Cappellano

July 8, 2008

So sorry for your loss. Uncle George will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and I find comfort that he is with Aunt Peggy now. Love to all- The Cappellano's

The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

July 8, 2008

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