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Keohane Funeral Home - Quincy

785 Hancock Street

Quincy, Massachusetts

Doreen Van Mangess Obituary

Doreen Van Magness Florida Doreen (Goodrich) Van Magness, formerly of Burlington, November 28, 2007. Loving mother of Stephanie Differ of Quincy, Christopher Differ, David Griffin and Kaitlyn Griffin, all of FL. Grandmother of Dylan Differ and Zachary Costa, both of FL. Daughter of Patricia (Healey) Goodrich of Hull and the late Robert Goodrich. Sister of Patty Tran, Cheryl Cannell, Janice Contrino, Robert Goodrich and Karen Goodrich, all of Hull. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Doreen enjoyed being a mother and loved her family. She especially enjoyed the Christmas season. She was an outgoing and very giving person. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY, Monday at 9 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Ann's Church, Quincy at 10 AM. Visiting hours Sunday 2-6 PM. Burial in Hull Village Cemetery, Hull. Donations in memory of Doreen may be made to Children's Hospital, Development Office, 300 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02115. Call 1-800-Keohane or see www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Nov. 30, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Doreen Van Mangess

5 Entries

Maura Murray

November 24, 2023

Another year around the globe without you.
I miss you.
Then, and now.
Always.
Memories live forever...
In my mind, of you and me.
You will never be forgotten.
Fly with the angels my friend!

MARTY SILVERMAN

December 3, 2007

DEAR PATTY AND FAMILY:
I WAS SADDENED TO GET THE CALL THAT RENEE'S VALIANT STRUGGLE THESE PAST FEW YEARS HAD FINALLY COME TO CONCLUSION, BUT SURELY THERE IS GREAT COMFORT KNOWING THAT HER SUFFERING IS OVER AND THAT SHE IS, INDEED, AT PEACE AND AT REST IN A BEAUTIFUL SEASIDE LOCATION IN OUR TOWN OF HULL.
MAY HER MEMORY BE FOR A GREAT AND GOOD BLESSING FOR ALL OF YOU AND MAY YOU KNOW ONLY HAPPINESS,NOT SORROWS, FOR MANY YEARS TO COME.
WITH PROFOUND SYMPATHY AND GREAT UNDERSTANDING.
MARTY SILVERMAN

A Friend

December 2, 2007

My friend died today-
and I miss her-
She was very special-
she was my first
new
move in....
new school..
friend-...

We shared stories-
boyfriends....
and gossip!

We watched our babies grow....
and shared stories
of
"growing pains"

Sometimes....
we didn't talk
for months-

Then we remembered...
that special bond-
that friends have....

And we called one another
we visited together
we laughed~~~~
we talked-
we shared!!!!

Starting a new chapter
of our lives-
as always friends~~~~

I remember,
she would only eat salad,
with mozzarella cheese!
And "saucy subs" !!!!
She would laugh like no other-
kind of like a laugh,
in her voice,
always!
A sort of chuckle-
with a great big smile!
Funny,
how we remember such oddities
about our special
friends-

I miss her-
so much.
It makes me so sad-

I wonder if she remembered me
or ever thought of me, too...
or ever even realized
how special she was
to
me......
and others......
My friend died....
and
I
cried...

Forever...
my heart,
will hold a special spot
for my friend.
Reenie.

Peace.

Maura Murray

December 1, 2007

At night....
after I've done it all right...
after I did all I could,
for everyone who needs me....
after the smiles I was forced to make come off
and the weariness hits, and I'm all alone.

That's when I'd find my self thinking of you the most.
That's when I stop thinking about the obstacles each new day brings....

And all hope falters, and
sadness fills my heart with such astounding force,
it takes my breath away.

In a few short hours the sun will be out
And I'll move like I'm supposed to move....

And make it look like I'm showing up for this life,
This life that took you all too soon....
and left me with the nights,
to remember you,
my forever friend-
I miss you...
at night....

Janice Ryan

December 1, 2007

We are deeply saddened by Reenie's passing and extend our heartfelt sympathy to all her family. Doreen touched everyone's life whoever had the gift to know her. A beautiful soul welcomed home into loving arms.

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