Terrence J. O'Duggan

Terrence O'Duggan Obituary

Of Plymouth and Naples, FL, February 10th, formerly of Duxbury, Wellesley and Chatham. Beloved husband of Deborah (Clark) O'Duggan. Devoted father of Mark T. O'Duggan of Winthrop and Stephen C. O'Duggan and his wife Erin of Cohasset. Brother of Donald O'Duggan of Needham, Sheila Luttazi of Hyannis formerly of Dover and Bridget Nelson of Virginia Beach, VA. Son-In-law of Robert and Dorothy Clark of Walpole, formerly of Dedham. Funeral Mass in Holy Family Church, Duxbury, Friday at 11:00 A.M. Visiting hours at the George F. Doherty and Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St., (Route 16), WELLESLEY, Thursday 4:00-7:00 P.M. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment Mayflower Cemetery, Duxbury. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Colon-Rectal Research, 10 Brookline Place-West, Brookline, MA 02445, Late owner and President of Mark Equipment Corporation of Stoughton. George F. Doherty and Sons Wellesley 781-235-4100

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 13 to Feb. 14, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for Terrence O'Duggan

11 Entries

Gladstone Abati-George

January 26, 2019

Hi Mark Sorry for your loss
Gladstone Abati-George.

Kelly Conroy

March 4, 2002

I remember the first time I met Terry. He was bringing his dog, who I soon learned accompanied him quite a bit, to be groomed. I had just opened a hair salon next door. He came in for a haircut and we became friends immediately. I found him very handsome and important and admired the way he spoke so highly of his wife. Over the years, he always made sure I was a making wise business decisions, enough money, and enjoying what I was doing. Terry always seems genuinely interested in what I was doing and how I was. I looked up to him and he always treated me an an equal. His cell phone rang incessantly during his haircuts and I would scramble for a pen or paper to write a number or location for him. Everyone knows....Terry was all business!! Then, one day he told me he was dying and there was nothing that could save him. From that point on, I waited for him to show up for his appointments until one day he didn't. I knew in my heart he was gone. I found it to be true 10 days too late. I wish I could have been there to say goodbye to Terry and to support his lovely wife, who I recently had the pleasure of meeting. I knew Terry for 7 years. I sobbed openly in a salon full of people when his death was confirm, and I will miss him a great deal. Goodbye Terry - someday we will meet again.

Kelly.

Sue Holian

February 15, 2002

To the Family of Terry O'Duggan: I am an old friend of Terry's going back to when he lived in Needham with his mother and when he owned the Texaco station by Woodland Country Club and Billy Roberts was pumping gas for him. I had not seen Terry for so many years but I did bump into him at the airport)Logan last December) when he was coming back from Florida with a beautiful dalmation dog. We spoke briefly but after that brief enclunter so many memories flooded back. He told me how sick he was, but he still was his charming and handsome self. I hope you will find comfort that he is in a better place and that his pain is over. Sue Ferguson Holian

Dottie Loring Stanley

February 14, 2002

Dear Debbie and Terry's Family, I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. I remember him from high school and how much fun and popular he was. He was a real cutie. I know he has been in a lot of pain, so may he be at peace now. Remember all the good times!

Debbie Russell

February 14, 2002

To Debbie and family of Terry:

I was so saddened to hear of Terry's death. Although I have not seen you in many years, I remember Terry in his young and strong years, and what a great guy he was. Just wanted to add my condolences to all of you.

Ed & Joan Dombrowski

February 13, 2002

Debbie, we send our deepest sympathy to you and your children for the passing of Terry. I know he will be sadly missed by his family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow. God bless you all. Love, Eddie & Joanie Dombrowski

Carol Taylor

February 13, 2002

I cried today. The reality of Terry's death rushed into my being when I read the Boston Globe. This vibrant, passionate man had died - how could this be! How difficult his illness must have been, his loss of control of his own destiny.

I reminisced about the 60's and 70's, when we were young married friends living in Chatham. I pictured Terry, that handsome, black-haired Irishman and crane company founder, and Deborah, as he liked to call her, his slim, pretty, tennis-devoted wife. I knew their sons, Mark and Stephen, from the time of Stephen's birth. I had visited O'Duggan homes in Chatham - Riverbay Estates, then a lovely Cape near Scatteree Beach. They had beautiful oriental rugs on hardwood floors and crystal animals on the mantlepiece. They had a German Shepard dog and matching black Cadillacs.

In their circle of friends, we couples watched 4th of July parades on Main Street, had BBQs, and saw Band Concerts together. We tried to outdo each other entertaining. We women wrestled with issues like Viet Nam, women's rights, and child care while our menfolk collectively talked business, business, and more business. Terry and Debbie sparkled.

It was a coincidence that my maternal grandfather's name was Duggan - without the O' - from West Cork, Ireland. Could we have been cousin's from distant Irish family?

Over the years, we saw less of one another as our relationships and lifestyles changed. When Terry's mother died, I could not attend her services. Terry called me on this the next time we crossed paths. He had hoped to see me, he said, as his mother had enjoyed my company and humor. I knew he wanted me to break the ice on a difficult day for him. I had let him down.

When my father died from a tragic fall, Terry came early to the funeral home - before visiting hours began. He gently spoke to my children about good times he remembered when they were young children and of the cottage Dad had once rented him. As he left, he invited me to visit Duxbury when I could.

I never made that visit but I will be in Duxbury Friday for Debbie, Mark, Stephen, and especially for Terry, who knows I will come and try to soften their grief.

Rosalie&Joe Killion

February 13, 2002

Our deepest smypathy to Debbie,Steve,Mark & Erin. We felt fortunate to have known such a courageous person.Love to all.

Laura Tema

February 13, 2002

Dear Debbie, Mark, and Stephen,

I hope you know how many people have been rooting for Terri and all of you. Paul and I didn't get too many chances to hang out with Terri, but the times we did really left an impression. I know I will remember the proud father at his son's wedding - the host of the rehearsal dinner - the guy with the sage advice about life.

I'm glad that I did get to meet him so I can help continue his memory.

Much Aloha,

Laura Tema

geoffrey sherwood

February 13, 2002

I was sorry to read of Terry's death. He was a strong and remarkable man. I wish I'd known him when he was healthy. Please let me know if I can help in any way.

Dr Sherwood

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