May 22, 1928 - October 16, 2013
Biography
Shirley M. (Pletcher) Dugan, longtime resident of Niagara Falls, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2013. She was 85. She was born in Lewiston on May 22, 1928, a daughter of Earl and Laura (Landers) Pletcher. The Pletcher family was one of the first families to settle on what is now known as Pletcher Road. Shirley attended local schools and then she married John "Jack" Dugan in 1948 and they remained happily married for 61 years until his passing in 2009.
Shirley enjoyed spending time with her family, shopping, and baking cookies and enjoying them with her family and friends. She also enjoyed travelling, especially her trips to Greece and the Middle East.
Mrs. Dugan is survived by her daughter Gail (Lee) Gilpatrick of Mt. Holly Springs, PA: two sons; Mark (Mary Katherine) Dugan, and Shannon (girlfriend Wendy) Dugan of Niagara Falls; grandchildren Katy (Matt), Sean (Carlee), Tyler, Kayleigh, and Jack. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren: Aidan, Olivia, and Kera, her nephews and niece Randy, Don, and Laurie, and her dear friend Albert Rusk. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her sister Joyce Mattice.
Friends may call at the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Ave. on Sunday from 3-5 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:30 AM. with Father Bob Stolinski of Prince of Peace Parish officiating. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery in the Town of Cambria.
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Born: May 22, 1928
Death: October 16, 2013
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May 22, 1928 - October 16, 2013
Biography
Shirley M. (Pletcher) Dugan, longtime resident of Niagara Falls, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2013. She was 85. She was born in Lewiston on May 22, 1928, a daughter of Earl and Laura (Landers) Pletcher. The Pletcher family was one of the first families to settle on what is now known as Pletcher Road. Shirley attended local schools and then she married John "Jack" Dugan in 1948 and they remained happily married for 61 years until his passing in 2009.
Shirley enjoyed spending time with her family, shopping, and baking cookies and enjoying them with her family and friends. She also enjoyed travelling, especially her trips to Greece and the Middle East.
Mrs. Dugan is survived by her daughter Gail (Lee) Gilpatrick of Mt. Holly Springs, PA: two sons; Mark (Mary Katherine) Dugan, and Shannon (girlfriend Wendy) Dugan of Niagara Falls; grandchildren Katy (Matt), Sean (Carlee), Tyler, Kayleigh, and Jack. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren: Aidan, Olivia, and Kera, her nephews and niece Randy, Don, and Laurie, and her dear friend Albert Rusk. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her sister Joyce Mattice.
Friends may call at the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Ave. on Sunday from 3-5 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:30 AM. with Father Bob Stolinski of Prince of Peace Parish officiating. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery in the Town of Cambria.
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Born: May 22, 1928
Death: October 16, 2013
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