Doughty Obit Photo 9-1-2011

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Donald F. Doughty
Date Of Birth:November 19, 1928
Date Of Death:September 1, 2011
Service Date:CALLING HOURS ~ Sunday, Septemeber 4, 2011 from 3 to 5 pm at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home
BURIAL ~ Girard City Cemetery

NILES - Donald Francis Doughty, 82, died, Thursday September 1, 2011 at 5:20 am at Briarfield at the Ridge Nursing Home following a short illness.
 
He was born in Youngstown on November 19, 1928 the son of John McCann and Dorothy Bossard.
 
A United States Army Veteran of the Korean War, he retired in 1994 after working 41 years as a mill wright at National Gypsum Company.  He was a member of the American Legion, an avid hunter and enjoyed gardening and collecting antiques.
 
Donald is survived by his wife, Barbara F. (Vaupel) Doughty whom he married on August 14, 1954; son, Andy Doughty; two daughters, Sandee Doughty, Dorothy (Bob) Allen all of Niles; eight grandchildren, Megan Allen, Christina Doughty, Bobby Allen, Donald J. Doughty, Greg Colvin, Patrick Doughty, Cody Doughty, Kelly Doughty; eight great grandchildren; brother, Richard Doughty of Spring Valley, CA.
 
He was preceded in death by two sons, Christopher M. Doughty who died on July 1, 2009, Donald R. Doughty who died on July 4, 1993; two grandchildren, Michael Doughty, Kaitlyn Marie Doughty and a sister, Eileen Mixon.
 
Calling Hours will be Sunday, September 4, 2011 from 3 to 5 pm at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Girard City Cemetery.


  • From: Mary Novak
    Location:Niles

    I'm so sorry for your loss. He was the sweetest man. Always a hello when he saw you outside. He was a wonderful neighbor. I will miss him very much, as will my husband, and our daughter Susie. Let God be with you through this sad time. And he'll remain forever in my heart as the wonderful neighbor he was.


  • From: David & Mary  Klaber
    Location:Houston, Texas

    We are so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful father figure to myself and my friends. We were deeply sadonned to hear of your loss. In addition he was a true American patriot! I/we have many fond memories of him being a wonderful father, and a person one could look up to and respect. May the good Lord comfort you in this time. He will truly be missed.


  • From: Shannon Everman Conrad
    Location:Cleveland

    I am very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.


  • From: Shelly Petrick Shelor
    Location:Dayton,OH

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your loved one. I can still remember the day he so proudly walked his daughter, Dody, up the aisle; to give her away to Bob. He was so handsome and such a gentle man. May he rest in peace. God bless each of you. I am sorry I am not able to be there to give you my condolences. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.


  • From: Michael Latil
    Location:San Diego, CA

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry to hear of your loss. God bless you.


  • From: Cindy Malcomson Gilbow
    Location:Moira,NY

    So sorry to here the loss of loved.Though it's been years I remember him as always being sweet and nice to me.Thoughts and prayers to all at this time.