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Deborah E. Dougherty

May 8th, 1952 to February 25th, 2009

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Born in Syracuse, New York on May 8, 1952 to the late Marvin James Eamer and the late Barbara Jean Eamer, Deborah Susan Eamer was the eldest of three children. Sister to Mark Eamer and the late Geri Ruth Theetge, Deborah married her high school sweetheart, Nevin E. Dougherty. Married for 37 years, Deborah and Ned had a son, Nevin Elliot Dougherty. She lived to see her son marry and become close with her daughter-in-law.

Deborah pursued a career in fashion, working in the bridal industry for 25 years at Alfred Angelo, Inc., one of the industry's leading gown manufacturers. Deborah chose to remain in Pennsylvania when the company closed their Horsham offices and pursue a new career at Bucks County Community College. Deborah was an administrative assistant in the disability services department and also a student at the college where she completed an associates degree in Business. Her work at the college meant a great deal to her, and she had plans for continuing her education to further pursue her new career.

The Love of Family and friendship were of highest priority to Deborah. She was known to "go the extra mile" for those she cared about. Her sense of humor, love of family and enjoyment of life's simple pleasures showed in her love of the beach, Cape May specifically, her avid reading and her deep interest in all things Celtic.

After several years of inconclusive medical symptoms, Deborah was diagnosed with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension nearly four years ago. She remained active at work and in church as long as she was able, in spite of requiring oxygen assistance and later a permanent heart catheter and medication. On Wednesday, February 25, 2009, Deborah E. Dougherty finally succumbed to her condition at Abington Memorial Hospital at 11:43am. Her husband was at her side.