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Diane Doggart Obituary
Diane was born in Manchester, to Arthur L. and Doris (Howard) Nichols and also lived in Ellington prior to retiring to Giants Neck Beach.
Besides her husband Earl, with whom she would have celebrated their 58th anniversary later this month; she is survived by two sons, Richard, of Michigan, and Tom and his wife, Lisa, of South Carolina; her four grandsons, Jonas, Oliver, Isaac and Eli; many nieces, and nephews; friends, and neighbors, who will miss her love and caring.
Diane was a member of Center Congregational Church in Manchester.
As Diane requested, there will not be any service, her body will be cremated and her ashes scattered in Long Island Sound where she spent 50 years. She greatly loved the Sound, where she could fish and clam.
Donations in memory of Diane may be made to The Ellington Volunteer Ambulance Service, 41 Maple St., Ellington, CT 06029, to Center Congregational Church, 11 Center St., Manchester, CT 06040, the Niantic Senior Center, 38 Society Road, Niantic, CT 06357, The American Heart Association, the American Lung Association, or to a charity of the donor's preference.
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Memories and Condolences
for Diane Doggart
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Roni Bookman
September 13, 2011
Earl, So sad to hear the news. May God and your memories get you through the tough times ahead. Much love Roni
American Heart Association
September 12, 2011
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Paige Niver
September 11, 2011
To The Family Of Diane,
Susan R. Carter (Diane's cousin) died the same day and the obituaries appeared side by side in The Hartford Courant. Diane's Mom and Susan's Mom were sisters. I will also say a special prayer for Diane at our service. I never met Diane, but am so very sorry for your loss.
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