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JOAN DORGAN Obituary

JOAN DOYLE DORGAN, age 76, of Pearland, Texas, passed away Friday, November 12, 2010. She was born June 14, 1934, in Brooklyn, NY, to Robert and Marie Plant Phildius.Joan was a summa cum laude graduate of Kent State University, in Kent, Ohio. She was previously employed by the South Brunswick, New Jersey School System. Joan was preceded in death by her first husband, James; and her brother, Robert Phildius. She is survived by her husband, Joseph; children, Susan, Michael, Kathleen, and James; stepchildren, Maura, Martha, and Guy; and seventeen grandchildren.A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at St. Laurence Catholic Church, 3100 Sweetwater Blvd., Sugar Land, with the Rev. Drew Wood, officiating. The Rite of Committal will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery, in South Brunswick, NJ, at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan's memory may be made to the Country Place Foundation, 3123 Flower Field Lane, Pearland, TX 77584.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Nov. 15, 2010.

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Denice Blajian

November 20, 2010

Joe, Sue, Mike, Kathy, Jimmy and families,

I could not believe and still do not believe what has happened. I have known her almost my entire life and treasure every memory. Sand Road Rules. Your Mom was more than a neighbor you guys were family and always will be. I have so many great memories that I will always cherish. This is impossible to believe. My love to you all and be strong and soon the pain will diminish to warm feelings of love in your heart. Love you all.

November 17, 2010

Dear Joe-
We are absolutely devastated for you and your family over Joan's sudden passing. She was such a special person and I will miss her terribly. Joan was my oldest and dearest friend and it was such a gift to have her wonderful influence in my life! We know how great a loss this is for you, your children and grand children. Yet how fortunate we all were to have had her in our lives and we should celebrate the good times we shared. "Bon Voyage" Joan, as you journey Home! See you soon! XO
Love, Lynne and Joe Miller

Barbara Gibbons

November 15, 2010

Joe, Joan was so special to us all, especially the players and band. She will be sorely missed by everyone. My prayers are with you.

Jo & Ed Colburn

November 15, 2010

Joe,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of grieving and celebration of Joan's life. She was a very special lady.

November 15, 2010

I had the honour of meeting Joan, when I first moved to Country Place around the same time she moved here. The sparkle from her eyes was magical. She certainly touched the hearts of everyone she met. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, may your memories bring you much comfort.

Joyce Margiolos

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