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Harry Doaner Obituary

Harry W. Doaner Jr., 83, of Rutland, died March 7, 2017, at his home, surrounded by family.
He was born March 27, 1933, in Bristol, Vermont, son of Harry W. and Laura (Ploof) Doaner.
Harry was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran.
He married Marilyn McMahon on June 2, 1956, in Rutland.
Mr. Doaner was employed by Howe Scale Co. and Coca Cola Co.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, NY Yankees and feeding squirrels.
Surviving are his wife, Marilyn Doaner, of Rutland; two daughters, Kathy Skaza, and her husband, Ron, of Wallingford, Debbie Doaner, of Rutland; five sons, Kevin Doaner, Mike Doaner, and his wife, Donna, Chris Doaner, Brian Doaner, and his wife, Bev, all of Rutland, Bill Doaner, of Hawaii; a brother, Chet Doaner, of Hartland; a sister, Theresa Curtis, of Rochester; a granddaughter, Laura Skaza, of South Burlington; four grandsons, Andrew Doaner, of Brandon, Josh Skaza, of Wallingford, Billy Doaner, of Hawaii, Cody Doaner, of Rutland; a special great-grandson, Benjamin Skaza Conway, of Proctor; a special little girl, Sasha, of Rutland; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; two brothers, Roger Doaner, Allan Doaner; and an infant brother, Donald.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 17, 2017, in the Clifford Funeral Home. A reception will follow.
Burial will be held at a later date in Lake View Cemetery in Shoreham.
Calling hours will be held at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., prior to the funeral on Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Assn. & Hospice, P.O. Box 787, Rutland, VT 05702.
The family extends a special thank-you to Stacey from RAVNAH.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Rutland Herald from Mar. 9 to Mar. 16, 2017.

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Debbie McMahon

March 17, 2017

May God give all of you strength, peace and wonderful memories of Uncle Harry, Until you meet again. Much love to you all.

The Doaner sibblings

Sarah Doaner Abberton

March 15, 2017

Thinking of the whole family at this difficult time.

Dan Stannard

March 11, 2017

Sorry to learn that you lost your Dad. My thoughts are with the whole Doaner family.

Josie Fletcher

March 10, 2017

Dear Aunt Marilyn and family,
So sorry to hear about Uncle Harry. My condolence to you and the family. He was full of life. He sure will be missed. God bless all of u in this grieving period. Love Josie Lamore Fletcher

Mary Reynolds

March 10, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss may Harry RIP he will be missed very much.

March 10, 2017

to all the doaner's--so very sorry for you loss-a loss of a parent is very difficult -words hard to come by-- so very sorry

Bernie Graham Jr

March 10, 2017

Sorry to all of you for your loss .

Lynne Gtrtaham

March 9, 2017

Mike, Donna and family,
So sorry of your dad and grandpa. If theres anything we can do let us know. Love Lynne, Gary, Matt and Jillian

Laurie McMahon

March 9, 2017

So sorry to here about uncle Harry . Love you

Daniel Savage

March 9, 2017

My sincere condolences to Marilyn & her family. May all your happy memories help your hearts find peace during this difficult time.

Irene King

March 9, 2017

To the Doaner family sorry for your loss.

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