Donald Edward Dougherty

Donald Edward Dougherty age 87, passed away peacefully on hospice care at Troy Beaumont Hospital on July 3, 2018. Don was born August 9, 1930 to Harry and Lillian (Sylvester) Dougherty in Manistique, Michigan. He was the Golden Glove Champion in his weight class at Manistique High School (1947 - 1948). Don also was an Exhibition Boxer as a Marine during his three years in the Korean War. He married Agnes Patricia on Jan 31, 1953 at St Rita’s Church in Detroit, Michigan. They had three children and resided in Roseville for many years. Don retired from Chrysler Corporation as a tool maker at the Mound Road Engine Plant and moved back to his hometown Manistique in 1993. There, he was a member of Elks Club, its Golf Club, Moose Club, as well as a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and in Manistique. Don and A. Patricia recently relocated to Washington Township to enjoy the quiet surroundings of Historical Romeo and to be closer to their children. Donald is survived by his wife of 65 years Agnes, son Donald (Amy) of Troy, and daughters Donna (Michael) Fox of Leonard and Janice Stokes of Howell. He also has four grandchildren. Local arrangements made by the Henry M. Malburg Funeral Home of Romeo, MI. Donations in to Beaumont Hospice would be appreciated. Go to Beaumont Hospital website and click on Hospice Donation.