Anne Doohan
(née Friel)

Anne Doohan (née Friel)

May 23, 1933 — January 8, 2026

Broomall, PA

Anne Doohan (née Friel), of Broomall, PA, cherished matriarch and steadfast believer in the strength of family bonds, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, leaving behind a legacy as enduring as her love.

Born in Gortnalaragh Termon, Co Donegal, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Rose (née McDaid) Friel.

Anne lived a life filled with love, devotion, and an unwavering commitment to her family, who meant everything to her. She took great pride in nurturing those close to her, setting an inspiring example of compassion and strength. The impact of her unconditional love will be felt for generations to come, as she instilled values of integrity and dedication in all who knew her.

Anne was the beloved wife of the late Peter J. Doohan; the loving mother of Marianne Kavchok (the late Michael), Caroline Wilkinson, Rosalie Reeve (the late Robert), and Sheila Doohan. She was the devoted and caring grandmother of Gabriel Wilkinson, Andrea Wilkinson, Lindsay Kavchok, and Michael Kavchok. She is survived by her brother in Ireland, Colm Friel, as well as her many nieces and nephews in the USA, Ireland, and the UK. She is also survived by her four godchildren, Eileen Pollock-Stanton, Bridin Gallagher, Rosemarie O’Malley-Halt, and Carmel Pollock-Mortimore. Anne is predeceased by her siblings, Mary Friel, Bridget Pollock, Sarah Friel, Ellen McCauley, James Friel, Rose Bourke, Hugh Friel, and Nora O’Malley.

Relatives and friends are invited to honor Anne at a Viewing on Friday, January 16, 2026, 9:00 to 10:00 AM at St. Pius X Church, 220 Lawrence Road, Broomall, PA 19008, followed by a Funeral Mass commencing at 10:00 AM. Funeral Mass to be live streamed beginning at 10:00 AM. Click the following link to view Anne's Funeral Mass: https://saintpius.net/livestream/. Interment thereafter at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Anne’s memory to National Centre Padre Pio, https://www.padrepio.org/donate/memorial-gifts/.