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1926

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2018

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Gail Dorigan Obituary

Dorigan, Gail Passed away on December 30, 2018. Daughter of the late Charles and Veronica Dorigan; sister of the late Charles "Bud" (Bernadine) Dorigan and the late Francis Darcy (Marilyn) Dorigan; aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Gail dedicated her professional life of over 45 years as a Chicago Public School Teacher and served as the head Librarian at Kennedy High School for many years. Private Interment in Gilman, IL to take place with a Memorial Mass in her honor being planned in the future. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Covenant House, Times Square Station, P.O. Box 731, New York, NY 10108-0900.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 3, 2019.

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Greg Boris

November 11, 2023

I know this is a bit late but Ms Dorian was the librarian at Byrne Elementary and then Kennedy HS when I was a student at both schools. She instilled in me the love of reading and was always there with good books for me to read. She was a very special person to me.

Z L

January 5, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

January 4, 2019

My sympathy goes out toward the family. May you find comfort from God's word (Isaiah 5:8)

January 4, 2019

My condolences to the family and friends. May the words at Isaiah 57:15 bring you comfort in your time of mourning.

January 4, 2019

As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your treasured memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.
Sincerely C.C.

January 3, 2019

My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. May God Words found at Hosea 13:14 bring comfort and strength.

January 3, 2019

I am sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in Psalms 29:11, knowing that in difficult times like this, God gives peace and strength. DM

January 1, 2019

With deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Ms. Dorigan. May the love of God and heartwarming memories of your dearly loved family member and friend give you comfort beyond measure. (1 John 4:9)

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