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Cynthia Doughty Obituary
FALMOUTH -- Cynthia (Joan) Doughty, 77, longtime resident of Falmouth, passed away on June 14, 2011, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. She was born in Portland, the daughter of Clinton and Leah (Hall) Curry.
On April 27, 1950, she married Albert J. Doughty and they began raising a family.
Joan worked at Devonshire Manor in Portland for many years. She loved to watch the Red Sox, Nascar, crossword puzzles, family gatherings, parades and taking long rides with her husband. She especially enjoyed many nights at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway watching her son and grandsons race.
She was predeceased by her husband, Albert J. Doughty Sr.; a daughter, Patrice A. Bubar; and sisters, Martha Shepard and Janet Brown. She is survived by a daughter, Leah Pyy and her husband Bryan of Bath, and a son, Albert J. Doughty Jr. and his wife Bonnie of Gorham. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2011, at Independent Death Care, 660 Brighton Ave., Portland, where a funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 17, 2011. Burial will follow at Arlington Cemetery in Windham. Arrangements are by Independent Death Care, 660 Brighton Ave., Portland. To offer words of condolence, sign a guest book and share memories, go to the obituary page at www.independentdeathcare.com.
If desired, donations in her
memory may be made to:
Gosnell Memorial Hospice House
11 Hunnewell Rd.
Scarborough, Maine 04074
Cynthia (Joan) Doughty
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Diana Williams
June 16, 2011
My condolences to the Doughty family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Love Diana Williams and family
June 15, 2011
Many many memories of Nan and Mamps with Tammy growing up. She raised a beautiful family. I know your finally at peace with your loved ones Mamps and Patty. You'll be greatly missed~
Love - Jessie Rainsford and Family
Ellie Williams
June 15, 2011
R.I.P Nan, you will be sadly missed and you are loved by all. Thoughts and prayers to the Doughty Family. Love Ellie and Family.
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