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Doreen Quillen Obituary

Doreen (Lemieux) Quillen, 54, of Peabody, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Born in Marblehead on October 18, 1956, she was the beloved daughter of Leonard and Mary (Spell) Lemieux. Doreen was educated in the Marblehead Public School System and for the last several years employed by the American Board of Examiners for Clinical Social Work as a Database Manager. Along with devoting her time to her three grandchildren and family, she enjoyed bowling, camping, country music, and crafts. She will be remembered for her quick wit and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Doreen is survived by her daughter, Leanne (Quillen) Homan of Swampscott; 3 grandchildren, Lucas, Olivia, and Colin Homan; her parents, Leonard and Mary Lemieux of Eunice, LA, formerly of Marblehead; 5 brothers and sisters, Pamella Lemieux of Durham, NC, Leonard Lemieux of Baton Rouge, LA, Dana and his wife Karen Lemieux of Marblehead, Jeffery and his wife Joanne Lemieux of Newfield, ME, Diane and her husband Randall Bird of Danvers; and many nieces, nephew, aunts and uncles. She is also survived by her longtime companion Michael McIntire of Peabody, and her former husband and life-long friend Michael Quillen of Marblehead. Her funeral will be held on Saturday April 2, 2011 at 11:00 AM in the Arland Dirlam Chapel at Waterside Cemetery, Marblehead. Interment will be Waterside Cemetery, Marblehead. At the familys request there are no visiting hours. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Kaplan Family Hospice House c/o Hospice of Great Boston, 745 Sylvan St., Suite B 102 Danvers, MA 01923. For online guest book or additional information please call 781 631 8885 or visit www.MurphyFuneralHome. com.

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Published by The Marblehead Reporter from Mar. 29 to Apr. 5, 2011.

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Linda Murders

April 13, 2011

Leanne and family: Your Mom and I never met in person but have been working/corresponding for the past 5yrs. I know she was so proud of her family as seen in the pictures and things she shared. I miss her lots. My prayers are w/you and yours...Linda Murders, Value Options

April 6, 2011

Sorry to hear that Dodie was ill and passed...she/you all, will always be part of our Marblehead Memories.

Sincere Condolences
The Alkonis Family

April 5, 2011

Mary, Ducky and family,
Wow, I can't believe my childhood buddy has passed. My deepest sympathies to you all. As my brother posted that picture it reminded me of all the creepy crawlers we made, all the kick ball games we played and all the silly things we never got caught doing! Dode and I just hooked up last year via facebook. Her passing is sad, may she be at home now.
Best wishes from,
The little girl down the end of the road............Suzy Andrews Winsor

Greg Lapham

April 4, 2011

Leanne and Family -

My deepest sympathies to your family

Cinny Cashman Graves

April 2, 2011

Mary Ducky and family,
I was very sorry to hear of Dodies passing. I saw that my mom wrote of her coming to the house to make cakes. That made me remember her putting Leanne in the mixing bowl and taking pictures while laughing to tears. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this "CACA" time. (As Dodie would have said)

April 1, 2011

My deepest sympathies to the Lemieux and Quillen families. Dodie was a gem. Rest in peace Dodie.
Ruth Nolan Montville
Salem/Marblehead, MA

Chase Family

April 1, 2011

Dear Leanne and Family,
We are all saddened to learn of Doreen's passing and send our love and prayers to all of you. Hoping your memories and knowing you are held in the hearts of so many will help you through this difficult time. Much love, Chase Family xo

Linda Mills

March 31, 2011

Dodie's passing has touched me deeply. Her laughter still fills my memories. She was a good friend who I shared many good times with. My sympathies to her family.
Linda

March 31, 2011

Dear Leanne and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of Doreen's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
I will always remember our very happy times on the softball fields talking and laughing together. She loved you very much.
Much love,
Tess, Wade, Jessica and Nick Holway Painter

Tess Holway

March 31, 2011

Dear Leanne and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of Doreen's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
I will always remember our very happy times on the softball fields talking and laughing together. She loved you very much.
Much love,
Tess, Wade, Jessica and Nick Holway Painter

deb ryan

March 31, 2011

My heart goes out to the whole family.God is looking over you. Doreen was a good friend and neighbor we had lots of laughs and coffee together. you will be truly missed Doreen, rest in peace.
Deb Ryan and Dan Rivers

Mary Saylor

March 30, 2011

Doreen, You are an inspiration to me. I wish I had been able to spend more time with you. I was truly blessed to have you as my aunt. Rest in peace knowing you will always be in the hearts of all of those you've touched with your amazing spirit.

Darren Spell

March 29, 2011

Cousin Doreen, you will be missed, loved your wit and humor, wish we had lived closer to see more of you.

Stephen Cohen

March 29, 2011

I am sorry for the loss of Doreen, God bless her

Megan H

March 29, 2011

A wonderful woman whom I had the pleasure in getting to know! She will be missed; and remembered.

Pete James

March 29, 2011

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. RIP Dodie

Jennifer Saylor

March 29, 2011

My beloved Aunt Doreen. Words cannot express how much you will be missed. At times, you were my protector, my confidant, my conscience, and my friend. We didn't always see eye to eye, but the fact that you cared was never over looked. I love you and will hold you in my heart always!

Wendy Legro

March 29, 2011

I was very sad to hear the news of Dodie's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. R.I.P My Friend

Jen Kiernan

March 29, 2011

The news of Doreen's passing is truly, truly devastating. She and I sat next to each other at my first "real" job out of college, and she made me laugh every single day. From the day I heard she was sick, I prayed she would kick this in the butt. I am so sorry for her entire family and all her friends -- and I know there were many because she was such a fun, loving woman. My thoughts ... always.

Anne & Paul Cashman

March 29, 2011

Mary, Ducky and family,
No words can be said to fill the void in your hearts and memories.
Can it be so long ago when she would call me and ask me if she could stay over my house, and we could bake a cake?
Forget these last months and remember all the happiness she brought to everyone
Our hearts go out to all of you.
You are in our prayers
Luvs and Hugs,
Paul & Anne

March 29, 2011

Doreen, You will be missed.We love you very much. May you rest in peace, my little flower girl. aunt Lorraine uncle Dick

Doreen & Susan

Jere Andrews

March 29, 2011

I was very sorry to hear of Doreen's passing. She was always around the house playing with Susan in the early days. Whenever I hear her name I always think of the enclosed photo. My sympathy to the families.

Karen Rohde

March 29, 2011

I remember well all the good times we had in high school hanging down the beach cruising around or packing the car full to head to the 114 drive in Those were fun times you will be missed Dodie my thoughts are with your family at this time R.I.P. my friend

Ron & Kathy Warburton

March 29, 2011

Our deepest sympathies to Doreen's entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. She will be deeply missed.

Lori (Cudihy) McHugh

March 28, 2011

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Art Rogers

March 28, 2011

I hope that all of Doreen's family can accept and embrace her transition in peace. I know how difficult it is.... Be good to yourselves.

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