James Stephen Doonan's Obituary
James Stephen Doonan, age 83 of Lewes, DE, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022. He was born on May 9, 1938, in Racine, WI, son of the late Stephen and Ruth (Eggert) Doonan.
Mr. Doonan worked as an experimental technician with heavy duty equipment for many years. He had many interests and hobbies. Mr. Doonan was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and splitting wood. Above all, Mr. Doonan loved spending time with his family. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Loved by many, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Mr. Doonan is survived by his beloved wife, Janet Joyce Doonan of Lewes, DE; his children: Stephen Doonan (Cathy) of Sycamore, IL and Allan Doonan (Jim Stefanelli) of Rehoboth Beach, DE; his granddaughters: Sarah Crisman (Tim) of Naperville, IL, Elizabeth Doonan of Sycamore, IL, Marisa Atkinson of Elbrus, IL, and Katie Zielezinski (Kevin) of New Lenox, IL; his great grandchildren: Grace and grandson on the way of Naperville, IL and Holly of New Lenox, IL; and his sister, Patricia Dawkins (Tom) of Sicklerville, NJ.
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