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Doris Dugan Obituary
AGE: 86 • Hazlet
Doris R. Dugan, 86, of Hazlet, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Bayshore Health Care Center in Holmdel. She was born Doris R. Samuel on January 22, 1929 in East Orange. Throughout Doris' life, she had lived in Bloomfield, Keansburg, and Freehold. In 1964, she and her family settled in Hazlet where she remained. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Edward A. Dugan, her grandson, Edward Joseph "E.J." Lejeune, and her parents, Charles and Rose (Smejkal) Samuel, and her stepmother, Mary Klepp Samuel.
Doris is survived by her loving daughters, Susan A. Dowd and her husband Timothy of Charlotte, NC, Sharon A. Lyczek and her husband Stanley "Stash" of Hazlet, and Linda A. Lejeune and her husband Joseph of Farmingdale, her cherished grandchildren, Joseph Nicholas Lejeune, Kelly Elizabeth Dowd-Shea and her husband Keith, Kaitlyn Rose Dowd-Yagey and her husband Scott, and Ryan Scott Dowd and his wife Katie, along with her dear sister-in-law, Lucy Dugan, and many cherished nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends, as well as one great-granddaughter on the way. She will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.
Family and friends are invited to visit on Wednesday evening, January 13th from 4 to 8pm at the Shore Point Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 3269 State Rt. 35 N, Hazlet. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday morning, January 14th, 10:15am, The Catholic Church of St. Ann, Keansburg. Interment, St. Rose of Lima Cemetery, Freehold. In lieu of flowers, donations in loving memory of Doris to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital would be greatly appreciated. To donate, please visit, www.stjude.org. The family wishes to extend their thanks and appreciation to the Bayshore Health Care Center staff, namely the B Wing Nursing and CNA Staff. Also, a heartwarming thanks to the Meridian Hospice team, especially Ronnie Feigin. For information, directions or to send condolences to the family, please visit, www.shorepointfh.com.
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Kimberly Perna Cornell
January 7, 2024
I have great memories of my early childhood of you and your daughters. I am so sorry that I didn´t get a chance to reconnect with you. My mother loved you so much and I am sure you and her are looking down at each of us. I´m glad that Facebook has allowed me to reconnect with your daughters. I love you!
Carol Zlotkin
January 13, 2016
I will always remember how beautiful and how happy your Mom was the day of your wedding; I hope wonderful memories of her will surface and be a comfort to you all.
Kathy,George & Christopher Meagher
January 15, 2016
So Sorry for your loss Sharon and Stash and family. Doris will be in our thoughts and prayers forever. God Bless Her.
Kimberly Cornell
January 12, 2016
I'm saddened to hear this news. So many childhood memories of your mom and the three of you. Sending prayers. I love you all.
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Andrea Luchen
January 12, 2016
Sharon my deepest sympathies
You are in my thoughts.
Linda Smythe
January 12, 2016
Sharon, thank you for sharing your Mother with me, I loved her very much, she was very special to me. My prayers are with you and your family.
beverly mcinerney
January 12, 2016
Sharon/Stash, Please accept my deepest sympathy. You were such a wonderful support and loving daughter to your Mom. My prayers and thoughts go to your sisters and family members.
Nancy & Billy Peak
January 12, 2016
Sharon & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this time of a great loss.
Elizabeth Castner
January 12, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Doris worked with my dad at the fort and he always spoke most highly of her.
January 12, 2016
Sharon, I am so sorry for your loss, your Mom was so nice and sweet. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Betsy
Susan Kolakowski
January 12, 2016
Doris, in the short time I knew you, i grew to love you like a family member. You were the sweetest person i knew and so kind and patient with everyone. I will truly miss seeing you. To her family, i am very sorry for your loss. She is missed.
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