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Alston Quillin Obituary

Quillin Alston (Rolly) McClure Quillin, MD, age 82, passed away surrounded by family on September 7, 2013 at the Kobacker House. Born December 2, 1930 in Columbus, OH. Survived by wife, of 49 years, Joan (Donley); children, Mac (Tracy), Amy (Jim) Bechtel, Andrew (Shelly); grandchildren, Ben and Max Bechtel, Trey, Alex, Katie, Kolby, Maggie, Carlie and Brady Quillin; brothers, G. William (Mary Beth) and Robert (Mary Lou) Quillin and their families; many Donley brother and sister-in-laws; many nieces and nephews. He was a member of the first football team at Dublin High School in 1947. Rolly earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from the Ohio State University where he was a Sigma Chi. He was a United States Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He practiced Dermatology and Environmental Medicine and was associated with the State of Ohio Bureau of Disability for 30 years. He collected antiques and was a Master Gardener. He loved spending time at his cottage on Kelleys Island and raising black angus cattle at his farm. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 10, 2013 from 4-7 p.m. at EGAN-RYAN NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 4661 Kenny Rd. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 313 N. State St., Westerville. Fr. David Gwinner, Celebrant. Burial at Resurrection Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.egan-ryan.com. In lieu of flowers, plant a tree or flower in memory of Rolly or make a donation to your favorite charity.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 7 to Sep. 10, 2013.

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Oakley Householder

September 19, 2013

So sorry, Amy. I just heard. Hope everybody is doing well.

Peggy Cooney

September 11, 2013

Josn &Children, We are sorry for your loss. May Rolly rest in peace.
Pat &Peggy Cooney
Kelleys Island,Ohio

Lola Elmer

September 11, 2013

I am truly sorry for your loss.

September 10, 2013

Dr Andrew Quillin,

So sorry to hear of your father's passing. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Anne S. Grell

Glenn Allen

September 10, 2013

To Mrs. Joan Quillin & Family:

I was very sorry to learn that Dr. Quillin passed away.

Please accept my sincere sympathy and condolences for your loss.

I was a patient of Dr. Quillin until he retired. He was an excellent doctor and I was always satisfied with his treatments.

September 10, 2013

Dr. Andrew Quillin,
I am sorry to hear about your father's passing. I hope that you and your family find solace in your memories.
Cathryn Chellis

Kevin Stichter

September 10, 2013

We love the Quillin family. Dr. Quillin was a great man and we will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Quillins. God bless. Love, Kevin Stichter and the rest of the Stichter Family

Mary Jane (Hinyschla) Smith

September 9, 2013

Joan,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Marlene Jackson

September 9, 2013

I am so sorry for you loss. My heart and prayers are with you Andy and Shelly.
Love from the Georgia Jacksons
Rick, Marlene, Nathan, Stephen, Melanie and Rowan

Deb Sargent

September 9, 2013

Joan and Family, I was so sorry to hear about Rolly. I had taken care of him for well over a year. Had no idea he was that bad. He was a
part of my life as well as his family. He was a very special man to me. I am ever so thankful that I was part of his life. I will always remember him and his family. If you need anything you have my number please feel free to call. you all are in my prayers. Deb Sargent

September 9, 2013

Joan,

Jackie and I wish to extend our deepest sympathies to you and to your family. Rolly will be missed.

Jack and Jackie

Ginger West

September 8, 2013

Joanie, Jim called to tell me of Rolly's death this evening. My deepest sympathy to you all. He was a wonderful doctor - took good care of me "in the day!" You are on my heart, in my thoughts and prayers, with so many happy memories.

Ed Schroeder. Family

September 8, 2013

Dear Joan and family. We send our sincere condolences to you and your family.

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