Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Doris McArdle Obituary
Doris Anne (Dillon) McArdle
May 12, 1927 - March 31, 2024
CLIFTON PARK - Doris Anne (Dillon) McArdle passed away peacefully in her home on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, with family and loved ones by her side.
Doris was born in Teaneck, NJ on May 12, 1927, the youngest child of Michael and Helen (Missbach) Dillon and sibling to Helen, (Clarke), Catherine (Markey) and Michael, Jr. "Buddy".
She attended St. Cecelia's High School in Englewood, NJ and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Mount Saint Vincent College in the Bronx. She was a proud "Mountie" from the Class of 1949.
Doris married Henry McArdle, her high school sweetheart and fellow St. Cecelia classmate, on April 15, 1950. For 58 years they shared a life together, raising 11 children. Their family grew to include 24 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, all of whom loved and cherished their "Grandma Doris and Pappa."
Doris was predeceased by her husband, Henry McArdle, their beloved children: Maureen and Michael McArdle, and her parents and siblings.
She is survived by her children: Eileen McArdle, Mary McNelis (David), John McArdle (Patricia), Sheila Charlson (Peter), Brian McArdle (Judy), Patricia Tracey (Kevin), Thomas McArdle, Anne Hoffman (Charles), James McArdle (Tina); and daughter-in-law, Suzanne McArdle.
She is also survived by her grandchildren: Adam, Jeff, Rob and Matt Werther, Kaivalya and Will Miller, Andrew (Kelly) and Kevin (Holly) McNelis, Katie Garcia (Lindley) and Meghan Goff (Dan), Allison McArdle Avery (Brian) and Kathleen McArdle (Adam), Matt Charlson and Meghan Polhemus, Caitlin (Michael) and Brendan McArdle (Maria), Maureen Connolly (Patrick), Mary Bridget, Katherine (Jack) and Margaret Tracey, Lauren Brock (Anthony) Michaela and Charlie Hoffman, Taylor and Zac McMahon; and her many great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Edward the Confessor Church, 569 Clifton Park Center Rd., Clifton Park, NY 12065. A calling hour will precede the mass in Church. Burial will be at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, NY.
The family is asking that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the National Organization of Rare Diseases at NORD, Inc. - Donations, Dept. 5930, PO Box 4110, Woburn, MA 01888; St. Jude's Research Hospital, 501, St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866; or to the charity of one's choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065. 518-371-5454.
Memories and Condolences
for Doris McArdle
3 Entries
Pat Huntington
April 9, 2024
Doris and I worked together at Riverview Cancer Center. She was a truly special lady. She was blessed with a wonderful marriage to Mac and a great family. We are in Florida and cannot be present at the service, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with all who were touched by this wonderful lady.
Pat and Howard Huntington
Dianne Mincher
April 8, 2024
Sheila McCardle...and Peter and family....So sorry to read about your mother passing. She was a great person. I always had fun at your home when we were in high school.. She was so nice to us. May your memories help you get through this difficult time. She raised a great family and so many kids.
Robin Piliere
April 7, 2024
Sincere condolences upon the passing of your beloved mother.
I had the pleasure to work & learn along her side @ Riverview Cancer Ctr back when they opened the practice on Riverview Rd.
Doris´s chocolate cake was truly delicious & much appreciated!
I fondly remember her as a dedicated medical Secretary & as a young mother myself, she was sensitive to concerns of balancing work, home & family.
She was dedicated to her religion @ St Edwards.
She was very kind to all her coworkers.
May she be now in peace with her husband in heaven.
Affectionately
Robin Piliere
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in Doris McArdle's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Doris McArdle
Apr
10
Apr
10
How to support Doris's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Doris McArdle's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
