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Nancy Marie Dougherty

Nancy Marie Dougherty, 76, of Newark, passed away on Saturday May 14, 2022.

Nancy was a Conrad High School graduate, class of 1963.  She was a secretary for Middletown High School, a Child Inc. foster parent and secretary of Acco-tax.  She loved the beach and traveling but most of all loved spending time with her family.

She is predeceased by her husband, Howard W. Dougherty.  Survivors include daughter Veronica Sochia (Lewis Reynolds), son Daniel J. (Kelly) Dougherty, grandson Richard (Jennifer) Sochia, granddaughter Tamara Sochia (Matt Squires), great granddaughters Summer Sochia, Alysia Vick and Kayleigh Sochia.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday May 21, 2022 at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike where visitation will begin at 10:00 am.  Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery, Newport.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to Faithful Friends, 12 Germay Drive, Wilmington, DE  19804.

Funeral Services

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday May 21, 2022 at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike where visitation will begin at 10:00 am.  Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery, Newport.

Condolences

    Veronica Sochia lit a candle and writes,
    To the most amazing mom, best friend, and role model. You will live forever in my Heart ❤️ and Spirit!! I LOVE and will forever treasure the time I have spent with you on this earth. It was my honor to be your daughter!! Till I see you again! All my love!!!
    05/18/2022 12:51 pm
    Vickie Rzemieniewski writes,
    Aunt Nancy you always had a smile on your face every time I saw you.. I will always remember that smile and the good times we had at family dinners. I know you will watch over us.. this is not a goodbye but we will see each other again❤❤
    05/18/2022 06:29 pm
    Loretta Clark writes,
    I am so sorry to hear of Nancy passing an amazing friend. I send lots of prayers to her family . Nancy was a very special person her heart was always filled with love for so many people. God bless her family Loretta (Allison) Clark
    05/18/2022 09:20 pm
    Richard Sochia lll lit a candle and writes,
    Grandma, I am proud to have had such an amazing grandmother who had an impact on so many lives. Education was a very big deal to you and I'm grateful you pushed me to finish it. The wonderful memories we have shared will forever be in my heart. Thank you for shaping me into the caring, loving family man I am today. I know you will be there for me, until we meet again. We love you!!
    05/18/2022 11:49 pm
    Kimberly Riddick lit a candle and writes,
    RIP my dear Nancy. You are missed beyond words. Thank you for being a wonderful friend and supporter in my younger years. You sure did make the world a better place with you in it. I love you always 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
    05/19/2022 05:58 am
    Lois Priebe Jones writes,
    I remember your mother as a very sweet and lovely girl. I am sorry for your loss. Lois Priebe Jones
    05/19/2022 01:20 pm
    Grace Barlow lit a candle and writes,
    May you Rest in Peace you Beautiful Angel you will definitely be missed 🙏🏻🌹
    05/19/2022 03:57 pm
    Tamara Sochia lit a candle and writes,
    Grandma, I am so proud to have had you in my life and had you constantly pushing me to succeed, after I turned my life around you have been such a huge impact on not only me but so many people, and you were always there nomatter what for someone mommom. I promise you this your sure gonna be remembered up here well it's not goodbye bye but until we meet again. I love you with all my heart.
    05/19/2022 09:16 pm
    Tamara Sochia lit a candle and writes,
    Grandma, Words can't even express to tell you how proud I am to even say I was your granddaughter. You were such an amazing woman an made such a huge impact on not only on my life but so many others. Until we meet again I love you with all my heart
    05/19/2022 09:43 pm
    Judy-Judy and Steve Hopkins writes,
    l met Nance 47 years ago when l was a teen. She was always smiling and laughing. We had plenty of good times, whether horseback riding or just talking. My husband first met Harry and Nance when they surprised us by showing up on our honeymoon in Virginia Beach. Nance, you were memorable, fun loving, my friend and l love you. Sincere sympathy to your family. Judy-Judy and Steve
    05/19/2022 11:37 pm
    Meg Myers writes,
    Remembering Nancy from PWP dances. Lovely and friendly. May your family find peace from memories of you.
    05/20/2022 10:05 am
    TM (TINAMARIE) DAMATO writes,
    My sincere condolences to you my friend and your family. Nancy (your mom) was so warm and welcoming to me, ever since I met you. Her picture definitely depicts how warm and friendly she was to me and everyone she was around. She treated me like family from the very beginning. It's hard to think that she won't be here anymore, I always enjoyed hearing her happy voice, when I would call to look for you Veronica, I know you are with your husband that you loved so much, and you are watching over us all. You are and will be missed. Rest in heavenly peace.
    05/20/2022 03:14 pm
    Becky Hackett lit a candle and writes,
    To Verinica, Danny, Family and especially Joe, May God give you grace, mercy and blessings as this loss sinks in and in these dark days remember Nancy's brilliant smile, the twinkle in those eyes and the contagious laugh/giggle and her ability to lift you up and encourage you to go on. Mostly remember her Love for you, for her friends (and everyone who came in contact with her was her friend). Remember she would want you to be lifted up and to enjoy every second of your life here, knowing she will be seeing you again waiting at the gates of heaven with that big grin. Nancy was my best friend these last 21 years. She helped me during my turbulent days We met through the GOAL group and became best friends, PWP dances and traveling buddies From a cruise through the Caribbean, a week in Key West, to rides along the Pacific Coast Highway seeking beaches for her to dip her toes in the sand, to driving thru the mountains (always scared her) to our times spent here in Florida with her and Joe, the memories are so dear and so precious. She still has the ability to make me laugh through my tears. I love you my dear friend - and I promise to eat some ice cream in your honor. I will see you soon.
    05/21/2022 10:17 am
    TM DAMATO lit a candle and writes,
    I thought I lit this yesterday. My heart is with you and your family today. I wish I could be there to comfort you. Hugs💞
    05/21/2022 11:11 am
    Dr. Tammy Manganelli lit a candle and writes,
    My Aunt Nancy always had a smile and an open heart for me. No matter how much time had passed she always treated me as if no time had gone by. One of the greatest memories of her was the time Veronica and I rode in her convertible down to the beach making us listen to the golden oldies….all the way. Her smile and laugh was contagious. She was a strong woman, a great example of how all young girls should grow up to be. Uncle Harry must be so happy. I love you Veronica and Danny. Tammy
    06/03/2022 09:53 am

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