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DOUGHERTY, Robert Thomas "Tom" 82, of Springfield, died at 2:11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2009 in Community Hospital. He was born April 22, 1927 in Galion, Ohio the son of Thomas Robert and Ethel Lucille (Thomas) Dougherty. He had been employed as a quality control supervisor for International Harvester for 32 years retiring in 1982 and later gave tours in the plant, which he thoroughly enjoyed. He was a member of St. Raphael Church, member and Past Grand Knight of the K of C and was a U.S. Navy Seabees veteran having served in World War II. Survivors include four children and spouses, Ann (Keith) Lins, Troy, Ohio, Becky Dougherty and friend Kim Mayne, London, OH, Molly (Bob) Mann, Springfield and Jenny Wilson, Troy, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Nikki (Willie) Dickerson, Doug (Kate) Lins, Andy (Danielle) Lins, Erin (Aric) Dorr, Ben Mann and Katie and Matt Wilson; 7 great grandchildren, Makayla, Savannah, Lyric, Danny, Mary, Sarah and Tommy; two sisters, Marianne (Tom) Dunn and Marylu Lyons; sisters in law, Ginny Dougherty and Sophie Turnbull; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Nancy L. (Turnbull) in 2004, a brother John Dougherty, a son-in-law Mike Wilson and brothers in law, Joe Lyons and Tom Turnbull. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday in the CONROY FUNERAL HOME. Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday in St. Raphael Church with inurnment in St Bernard Cemetery. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Oakwood Village and Dr. To for the love and care shown to their father.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Dougherty
July 6, 2009
TO BECKY AND FAMILY,SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS;OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU,IF YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE DONT HESITATE TO CALL.MY APPOLOGYS FOR NOT ATTENDING THE FUNERAL;LUV YA THE STICKNEYS
Angie Harden (Whitehead)
July 2, 2009
Becky and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Cindy Quick
July 1, 2009
Becky, Kim, and family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Take care of each other. Love and prayers,
Cindy Quick
Marcia Hiles
July 1, 2009
Dearest Becky and Family,
I am so sorry about the loss of your Dad. I wish I could of been here for the visitation and funeral. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you and your family and may your hearts be warmed by all the memories that you have of your Dad and times together. I will be in touch soon.
Love, Marcia Hiles
Dot Lemmings
June 30, 2009
Becky and family,
I know this is a difficult time, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Relive the fun times and cherish those fond memories.
Karen Gullett
June 29, 2009
To the Family of Tom Doughtery:
I would like to express my sincere condolence to all. It was an honor to help care for your father. I will miss his beautiful smile and twinkling eye. He will be missed . God bless and keep you in his care, especially during this time of sorrow.
nancy Lanham
June 29, 2009
Beck and family I am so sorry to hear about your dad.I am sure he is smiling again since he is back with your mom.My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please call if you need anything. love to you Nancy L CDC
Julie Webb
June 29, 2009
To the Dougherty Family,
I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. When I think of Tom I can see him riding his bike. Special thoughts for you Jenny.
Bill & Maria Parham
June 29, 2009
Dougherty Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We hold very fond memories of Tom. May you and your family find strength together during this difficult time. He will always be an angel in your pocket.
Kim Clay
June 29, 2009
Becky I am sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that God will provide the family with the strength needed in this time of sorrow!
Susan Chambers-Murry
June 29, 2009
Susan Chambers-Murry
June 28, 2009
To the Dougherty Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Jane (Woolweaver) Becraft, Spfld, Ohio
Larry & Jeannie Ricketts
June 28, 2009
Molly & family-
We are sorry to hear of your loss and will keep you in our thoughts.
Bus Shannon
June 28, 2009
To the Dougherty Family,
I am sorry to hear about Tom, a true gentleman I came to know at Navistar. He was a special "guide" to many customers and they had a true respect for him. God bless and Tom's memories will remain in yours.
Bus Shannon, also retired
Troy, OH
Trish Gallagher
June 27, 2009
Ann, I am sorry-I know a piece of you died too. I hope it is replaced with all the fond memories you have.
Love you,
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