Dona A. Dugal
September 6, 2008

Dona A. Dugal, 78, of Woonsocket and formerly of Pawtucket, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. He was the husband of Pauline (Beaudry) Dugal.

Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late George and Jennie (Clausse) Dugal. Mr. Dugal was a mechanic for the Auto Show of Seekonk, MA for several years, retiring in 1998.

Besides his wife, he leaves his former wife, Dorothy (Wunschell) Dugal, a son, David Dugal of New Hampshire, a daughter, Diane Bynum of Cranston, three step daughters, Donna Bell of Pawtucket,  Kim Marie Bell of New Hampshire, and Tammy West of Pawtucket, two sisters, Mary St. George of Pawtucket, and Frances Bourgeous of Pawtucket, and eight step grandchildren.

Mr. Dugal was one of the first mechanic's of Leonard Ink D.B.A. Auto Show of Seekonk Mass. for over 30 years, Retiring in 1998. He also did some Modeling with Mr. Leonard thru the Donahue Modeling Agency.

Thru the years Don had a LOVE for OLD CARS, He loved breathing new life into old cars that needed him, He could not pass a JUNK YARD without bringing one home. There are maybe 500 cars he has fixed for friends and family members that are still on the road today. Don also belonged to the rolling Rhodes car club, The Drifters, and the Four Seasons Rambler AMCRC Car club.

Visiting hours Tuesday 5-9PM. at the COSTIGAN-O'NEILL Funeral Home, 220 Cottage Street, Pawtucket. The funeral will be Wednesday at 9am. with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in Saint Teresa Church, 358 Newport Avenue Pawtucket. Burial will be private, Reception will be held after the Funeral, everyone is invited to the basement of the Church for a small luncheon.

 

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