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Mary Terese S. Dugan

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Mary Terese S. Dugan
Mary Terese S. Dugan, of Center Valley, Pa., died unexpectedly but peacefully from cardiac arrest on Sunday, March 11, 2007 in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Mary and Dr. Edward Michael Mullin Jr., with whom she resided. She was the widow of Timothy Parks Dugan, with whom she celebrated 50 years of marriage in October 1988. Born on September 22, 1913 in Portsmouth, VA, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Jr. and Mary (Mulvey) Scherberger. A registered nurse, she was a graduate of the 1936 class of Georgetown University School of Nursing. She was a resident of Washington, D.C. , New York City and Garden City, Long Island, N.Y. before moving to the Lehigh Valley. Throughout the years, she was an active church and community volunteer. She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Salisbury Township. Survivors: Daughter and son-in-law; sons, Commander Timothy Parks Dugan Jr., husband of Lorraine (Kaziun), of Annapolis, Md., Joseph Lawrence Dugan, husband of Carol (Levesque), of St. Albans, Vt. and Robert Frederick Dugan, husband of Donna (Begtrup), of Royal Palm Beach, Fla. Additional survivors include, grandchildren, Lisa Pauline, wife of Bruce Wardle, of Eagle River, Alaska, Allison Parks, wife of Robert Hantske of Annapolis, Md., Kathleen Parks, wife of Dr. Michael Savarese of Roxbury, Conn., Lt. Cdr. Elizabeth Terese, wife of Dr. Brian Bowes, of Orange Park, Fla., Jill Marie, wife of Craig Burns, of North Andover, Mass., Edward Parks Mullin, husband of Jennifer (Plaster), of Chicago, Ill., Karen Terese Dugan, wife of Sarab Mattes, of Seattle, Wash., Robert Joseph Dugan and Nicholas Parks Dugan, both of Royal Palm Beach, Fla., Elizabeth Mary Mullin, wife of Lauren Duffy, of South Hadley, Mass. and Timothy Michael Mullin of Center Valley; grandson-in-law, Lt. Cdr. Sean Patrick Boyle, husband of Yuko of San Diego, Calif.; great-grandchildren, Melissa Terese and Aaron Paul Wardle, Kathryn Lorraine, Benjamin Robert and Amelia Parks Hantske, Timothy Nelson, Julian Dugan and Lillian Adele Bowes, James Joseph and Jacob Patrick Burns, Saia Ming Mattes Dugan and Saul Elessar Mattes Dugan; sister, Frederica Hartnett; brother, Richard Scherberger, nieces and nephews; many dear friends. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by three grandchildren, Timothy Parks Dugan III, Teresa Anne Mullin and Susan Patricia Mullin Boyle; great-granddaughter, Evelyn Adele Bowes; daughter-in-law, Susan (Novellino) Dugan; sisters, Sylvia Creed and Phyllis Scherberger; brothers, Frederick Scherberger III, Joseph Scherberger and Robert Scherberger. Services: Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1040 Flexer Ave., Allentown, Pa. Call 7-9 p.m. Friday, Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 17th & Hamilton Streets, Allentown and 9:30-10:15 a.m. Saturday in the church. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. Contributions: Donations may be made in Mary Tereses memory to the church, 18103, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 1541 Alta Drive, Whitehall, PA, 18052 or a charity of ones choice.

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Published by Morning Call on Mar. 14, 2007.

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Margi Ryan

March 16, 2007

Dear Pat,
I was so saddened to learn of your mom's death.My sincere condolences to you,Ed,your family and all those who loved her so dearly.While each of us knows we will have to face this loss someday, it is never easy.Knowing she is not suffering and now enjoys the peace she so deserved does not always take away the ache in your heart missing her presence.I can just picture that same smile on her face though, having already "found" her dear soulmate,Timothy,your sweet daughters,( and of course Jo Boyle!) to surround her with endless love.You can be so proud of the amazing,selfless daughter you have been to her. How you so beautifully,faithfully and prayerfully nurtured and cared for her.Without a doubt, Heaven is brighter indeed since her arrival.Know that all of you will remain in my prayers and thoughts to bring you comfort on this new journey.
Love,
Margi Ryan

Bob Goldhammer

March 16, 2007

Pat, Ed and the family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Mrs. Dugan was a great lady who opened her heart to all she met. We were blessed to have known her. She will definitely be missed. Love, Bob and Nancy Goldhammer

The Pituch Family

March 14, 2007

Though the voice is quiet
The spirit echoes still.

Oh what a spirit "Grandmother" Dugan had! I can just imagine what a party there is in heaven this St. Patrick's Day! Thank you so much for sharing your mother and grandmother with us. We are better people because of all of the love and joy she gave to us. So many special memories!

Holding you all close.

love,
Sylvia, Victor, Michele & Meghan

Pat & Joe Goodman

March 14, 2007

Our sympathy goes out to Bob, Donna, Bobby, Nicky and the entire Dugan family. We know what a wonderful person your Mother was and how much joy she brought to the family. We know she will be missed by all that knew her.

Maria Cabell

March 14, 2007

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Pat and her family in this time of sorrow. Mrs. Dugan was a warm, friendly person who made everyone feel like a part of her family and she will be greatly missed by all who had the good fortune of meeting her.

March 14, 2007

Our Sympathies to Pat, Ed and Family ~
Your dear, sweet mother will be greatly missed.
She was one of the grandest of them all.
Her enduring spirit will continue to be an inspiration to us all.
Oh! What a reunion she is having with her dear loved ones that have gone before her.
Love and Prayers to all of you.
The Tatum Family
Greg, Edi, Emily
Alison and Cameron

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