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Lucy Dornan Obituary
Dec 20, 1954 - Aug 24, 2016
Lucy M. Samarin Dornan was born on December 20, 1954 to Jim and Nora (Michicoff) Samarin in Los Angeles, California. She passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at the age of 61. She was the youngest of 3 children. The family moved to Madera County when she was a young child. She attended Dairyland School and Madera High School graduating in 1973.
Lucy had many hobbies and interest during her lifetime including her job in research and development at Constellation Wines, boating, gardening, traveling, shopping, and spending time with her family and friends.
Lucy is preceded in death by her husband of 36 years Mitchell C. Dornan, her son Jason Dornan, her parents, and her niece Leiana Samarin.
Lucy is survived by her two sons, Aaron Dornan and wife Julia of Camarillo, Chance Dornan and wife Alexandra of Madera and three beloved grandchildren, Jordan, Katelyn, and Jace Dornan all of Camarillo. She is also survived by her brother, Morris Samarin of Madera and sister, Marianne Destatoff of Oregon, along numerous nieces and nephews and her dog Murphy.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Palm Memorial Worden Chapel in Chowchilla, California. Funeral services will take place on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Palm Memorial Worden Chapel with gravesite service to follow at Chowchilla Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lucy Dornan
Nora Batchkoff
September 24, 2017
Sitting here reminiscing about our life we shared together growing up. Such great times with our families. Sure do miss you, now and forever. See you in heaven big sis.
Norann
January 4, 2017
Miss so much, always in my heart
Diane Absher
September 24, 2016
Thinking of the Dornan family. Praying for all of you. I am missing my dear friend Lucy. I love all of you.
Luba Rabbiosi
September 21, 2016
My cousin, my sister, my friend, my running mate so miss you dearly! Til we meet again!!!
Luba Rabbiosi
September 15, 2016
Not a day goes by that you are in my thoughts sure do miss you! I know you are taken care of with the rest of our families!
norann
September 15, 2016
I love and miss you my big sister
Karmelle Patterson
September 8, 2016
You are in my thoughts and prayers, Aaron and Chance. Aunt Lucy was always so full of light and laughter; she lived her life to the fullest and in doing so, she touched many lives. Although your loss is great, heaven has gained another angel...(I can see your parents together again). May you find comfort and strength in your memories of both. Love you, boys.
September 2, 2016
Boy, Russ and I are sorry for you loss. We are in Fresno now . I will try to catch up with you
Love Anne
Sissy Ligameri
September 2, 2016
You all are in my thoughts and always will be.I loved your mom like a sister,and always will.love you.
Maria Gonzalez
August 30, 2016
Aaron and Family,
I'm sorry for the pain you are going thru. The loss of your Mom leaves a huge void, but the memories will help you through.
May you find comfort in the knowledge that your Mom lived her life to the fullest, surrounded by people who loved her. I'm here for you. May she rest in peace.
Lucy George
August 30, 2016
Aaron you and your brother are in my thoughts and prayers. Hold close the memories and the laughter...
Tessie Scott
August 30, 2016
Aaron and Family
I feel your pain from losing someone so loved. The memories and her love for you will get you through the dark days. She is your special angel now watching over you all and smiling with such pride.
August 27, 2016
Dear Family,
I know it hurts and you miss her, but every day that you go out into the world and LIVE as well as you can is a tribute to your mom and the happiness she wanted for you.
I will miss her laughter, zest for life, I Love you cuz. Your're safe in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ now. God look,over Dornan family as I know you will, God Bless the Family and keep them safe.
Ray and Kat Affonso
Norann Batchkoff
August 26, 2016
I love you my Big sister, always there for me to talk to. I will always miss forever in my heart, soul, and spirit. now at peace with our Lord.
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