Mary Travers

Mary Travers obituary, San Antonio, TX

Mary Travers

Mary Travers Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 28, 2015.
June 24, 2015
Mary Isobel Dorgan Travers born 5 March 1929 in Bayside, Queens Long Island, New York, passed away on 24 June 2015 surrounded by family at her home in San Antonio, TX at the age of 86. Mary will be remembered for her devotion to family, her wonderful stories, her sense of humor, her ready friendship, and her deep faith. Mary and her husband Douglas N. Travers have seven children along with many beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Their children are: Margaret Lynn (Travers) Ferris and husband Walt Ferris who have five children; Joseph Douglas Travers and wife Elaine; Susan Mary Travers who has three daughters; Judy Ann (Travers) Cooley who has two children; David Anthony Travers and wife Cindy who have two children; Roderick Neal Travers and wife Lori who have two daughters; and Roy Michael Travers and wife Annette who have two daughters. Mary had one sister, Margaret Ann Dorgan, born 1931. They were the children of Joseph Vincent Dorgan (1894 - 1945), and Margaret Isobel Geoghegan (1895 - 1988), both of New York City. Mary is the niece of the 1920s well-known Hearst system sports cartoonist "TAD" Dorgan, an older brother of her father. She married in Sacred Heart Parish, Bayside, on 23 September 1950, Douglas Neal Travers of San Antonio where they lived after June 1951. She was a member of St. Dominick's Parish in San Antonio, and served as a professional writer for the Oblate School of Theology of San Antonio. She was the author of three Oblate commissioned books as biographies, one television script aired on the Catholic channel in 1979, and other published works. She is also co-editor of her father's published daily diary of WWOne Sub-Chaser 338 operations in the Mediterranean, published in 1997. Mary graduated from Bayside High School in January 1947 and attended St. Joseph's College for Women in Brooklyn, New York and Fordham Univ. in Manhattan. After moving to San Antonio she attended San Antonio College, and later Incarnate Word College in San Antonio. She obtained her B.A. degree in English in 1978, and an M.A. degree in 1985 from UTSA, where she taught English Composition. Mary's grandparents and paternal and maternal ancestors were born in Ireland, Dorgan in Co. Cork, Geoghegan in Co. Offaly. Visitation will begin on Monday, June 29, at 6:00 PM with the Rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM at the Angelus Chapel. Funeral mass will be offered on Tuesday, June 30, at 10:00 AM at St. Dominic Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mission Burial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the Oblate School of Theology, 285 Oblate Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78216-6693. Condolences may be sent to the Travers family at www.theangelusfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by:

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July 14, 2022

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July 1, 2015

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June 30, 2015

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Joan Hooten

July 14, 2022

I have listened to your music ever since I can remember.You inspired me to share it with my own children you will be very missed.Thank you for sharing everything you have.

Lisa Spavale

July 1, 2015

Love and prayers.

The Spavale Family

Dennis Berry

June 30, 2015

Travers Family
May God grant you special graces, peace, and bless your entire family for your loss.

I offer this simple Prayer for Mary.

Almighty Father, Eternal God hear our prayers for Mary, whom You have called from this life to Yourself. Grant her eternal light, happiness, and peace. May she pass safely through Your heavenly gates, and live forever with all Your Saints, in the light You promised to Abraham and to all his descendants in faith. Guard Mary from all harm and on that great day of resurrection, raise her up with all Your saints. I ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

Jan Schubert Norris

June 30, 2015

Love and prayers to Doug and to all of Mary and Doug's wonderful family -- always an inspiration to me. You were excellent neighbors back in the 'hood ... and Mary was one of the wittiest, loveliest, gentlest friends I've ever known.

Mealinda Mitt

June 30, 2015

My thoughts are withh all of the family

Dee & Richard Jones

June 29, 2015

Our deepest condolences to the Travers family.

Maureen Lincoln

June 29, 2015

My thoughts and sympathy to Doug and all the Travers family. Mary's humor and joy and the sparkle in her eyes always made an impression with me. She is an unforgettable part of my childhood memories. Miss you, Mary...

Tony Magaro

June 29, 2015

Doug,
I offer my condolences for your loss of a lady that was so accomplished in the Catholic community. She touched so many lives through her efforts and her children..God Bless you and your family.

Patrick Lincoln

June 28, 2015

I fondly recall early growing up years with the Travers family. I remember conversations with Mary that were rich in humor and wit. I remember feeling she was interested in me and what I had to say. When I left those visits I felt validated and important to her. I will miss Mary, she was a unique and special person. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the Travers.

Richard McCracken

June 28, 2015

I remember Mary from my early yesrs teaching at Incarnate Word. We were much smaller then. She certainly remained loyal to IWC. May she rest in peace.

richard smith

June 28, 2015

Hi Doug. Condolences to you and family. Dick Smith SWRI 1964.

Linda Zedler Talley

June 28, 2015

Doug, I am heartbroken to learn of Mary's passing. She was always so sweet to me. May you feel the presence of God walking beside you to give you strength in the difficult days ahead.

Dorothe Edwards

June 27, 2015

I am so very sorry for your loss.I will miss her greatly,I always looked forward to seeing her and hearing her happy laughter.She was so kind and had such a sweet spirit about her.She is in a wonderful place now, and that makes me smile. My deepest condolences to you all.Be ye strong in the Lord.

Cynthia Holcomb

June 26, 2015

Dear Neal and Family,

My mom just called, and I wanted to let you know how terribly sorry we are to hear of Mary's passing. I recall many summers spent on the Hill, and how very kind she always was. I know she will be sorely missed. We will be lifting you all up in prayer.

Much Love,

Mary Ellen, Cynthia, Susan and Ron Jr.

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