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Dona Dugal Obituary
Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late George and Jennie (Clausse) Dugal. Mr. Dugal was a mechanic for the Auto Show of Seekonk, MA for several years, retiring in 1998.
Besides his wife, he leaves his former wife, Dorothy (Wunschell) Dugal, a son, David Dugal of New Hampshire, a daughter, Diane Bynum of Cranston, three step daughters, Donna Bell of Pawtucket, Kim Marie Bell of New Hampshire, and Tammy West of Pawtucket, two sisters, Mary St. George of Pawtucket, and Frances Bourgeous of Pawtucket, and eight step grandchildren.
Mr. Dugal was one of the first mechanic's of Leonard Ink D.B.A. Auto Show of Seekonk MA, for over 30 years, Retiring in 1998. He also did some Modeling with Mr. Leonard through the Donahue Modeling Agency. Through the years Don had a LOVE for OLD CARS, He loved breathing new life into old cars that needed him, He could not pass a JUNK YARD without bringing one home. There are maybe 500 cars he has fixed for friends and family members that are still on the road today. Don also belonged to the Rolling Rhodes Car Club, The Drifters, & the Four Seasons Rambler AMCRC Car Club.
Visiting hours Tuesday 5-9PM. at the COSTIGAN-ONEILL Funeral Home, 220 Cottage Street, Pawtucket. The funeral will be Wednesday at 9 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Saint Teresa Church, 358 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Burial will be private. Reception will be held after the funeral, everyone is invited to the basement of the Church for a small luncheon. www.rifuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Dona Dugal
eric peterson
October 5, 2008
hi mrs. dugal , you and i may have met? , but don and i shared some time as i'm an old family friend of the leonards, i bought several old cars from ted leonard. i always had a great and very interesting time talking shop with don . i'm so sorry to here of his passing i know he will be missed all the best from eric peterson in kansas
It must be Love
October 4, 2008
Don & Pauline in Newport, R.I.
October 4, 2008
John Holmes
September 11, 2008
To the entire Dugal family, please accept my sympathy. When I learned of his passing from friends in RI I was sadded but filled with great memories of growing up down the street from the Dugals. I was the same age as Frances and I looked up to the older guys, Norm Taylor because he had a robins egg blue 50 Olds, and Donna had a beautiful 34 Plymonth all restored and hopped up.
When my brother Bob started building his 34 Ford 3 window and I my Triumph motorcycle Dona was our hero. He would allways answer our stupid questions, the same as he did when we moved on to Austin Healys, Triumphs, and Volvos.
A truly outstanding person.
JOHN HOLMES
Deborah A Moore
September 10, 2008
To the entire Dugal family,
Joe and I would like to express our deepest synpathy upon hearing of Don's death. He was always there with a smile or hug when he saw we needed it and he has been in our thoughts and prayers for months. You will all continue to be in our prayers and thoughts. While we are glad that Don is no longer suffering we will miss a good man and friend.
With much love Joe and Debbie Moore
Francine Laroche & Family
September 10, 2008
Pauline & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Don. I would of attended the services if I hadnt just found out about 2 hours ago. My deepest sympathy.
Ted Leonard
September 9, 2008
Dear Pauline, My mom called me to tell me about Don's passing. So very sad. I feel the emptiness out here in Arizona. I've known Don since I was a little boy and miss him already as I know you do to. Please know he is talking old cars with my dad now. My deepest condolences to you and best wishes for you Pauline. With Love, Ted Leonard
September 9, 2008
Dear Pauline;
Please except our deepst sympthy in you time of loss. Don has been a long time friend and fellow old car lover. We will mis is friendship and knowledge of old cars.
Carl and Priscilla Weber (North Attleboro, Ma)
Joe Puleo
September 8, 2008
Don Dugal was the best mechanic I've ever known but more than that, he was a good friend and teacher.
Ralph Deissler
September 8, 2008
Dear Pauline
Don became a special person to everyone he met. It was impossible not to like him. To us car guy's, he was an inspiration and a great source of information.
I will miss hanging around with him at cruises and think about him every time I open the door of my 48
Ralph
Leslie and Tony DiMascio
September 8, 2008
Dear Auntie Pauline, We are very sorry for your loss. He's at peace now and will be with you in your heart. We love you!
Ronald Bolduc
September 8, 2008
Dear Pauline;
The very best sympathy to you and your family.Ron& I knew you threw the Summit Association and the antique car cruise at Cresent Park.Don was a very nice man.
From,
Ron & Pam Bolduc
bob&carol dufresne&wallace
September 8, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joanne Taylor
September 8, 2008
To the Dugal family,
Don was close friends with my father, Norman Taylor from childhood. I remember testing out my very first car with him.
I would like to extend heart felt condolences from my family to yours.
We didn't know until today's newspaper that Don passed and was so close to Norman right until their last days-literally.
You see, my father is in the same Hospice and has been since Thursday. I think they were next door to each other. Good friends until the end. May their paths meet in heaven soon.
May happy memories comfort you all at this difficult time.
With love,
Joanne Taylor for the Norman Taylor family
PATRICIA PISTOCCO
September 8, 2008
Dear Pauline and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Don was a wonderful man and was truly loved by so many people, including myself. No more suffering. May he rest in peace.
Carol Kardel
September 8, 2008
Pauline and Family
Sorry to hear of Don's passing
You are in my thought's and prayers
carol andrew-bither
September 8, 2008
pauline and family. sorry to hear about don. he was a very special person and will be missed by everyone. my prayers are with you and family. carol andrew bither
DIANNE CALECHMAN
September 8, 2008
AUNTIE PAULINE, I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. HE HAD SUFFERED ENOUGHT NOW MAY HE REST IN PEACE..LOVE DIANNE
The O'Neill Family and the Staff of Costigan-O'Neill Funeral Home
September 8, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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