Shirley Marie Dowgin Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Shirley Marie Dowgin of New Brunswick, New Jersey, born in Plainfield, New Jersey, who passed away on January 20, 2025 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Shirley Marie leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Shirley Marie may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Vincent Ryan and Marie Ryan; her husband James J. Dowgin; her daughter Patricia M. Dowgin; and her brother Vincent J. Ryan.
She is survived by: her children, Michael V. Dowgin (Cathy), Dr. Thomas A. Dowgin (Joan), James M. Dowgin (Maria), Joan Dowgin Hilovsky (Larry) and Ann Dowgin Reilly (George). She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 24th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Boylan Funeral Home - New Brunswick (188 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901). A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 25th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St Cecelia Church (10 Kingston Ln, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852). A burial will be held on Saturday, January 25th 2025 at 12:15 PM at the Holy Cross Burial Park (840 Cranbury - South River Rd, Jamesburg, NJ 08831).
