Daniel Dromgoole

October 19, 1940 - November 12, 2010

Daniel W. Dromgoole, 70, of Claremont, NH died on November 12th, 2010 at Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont, NH following a short illness. He was born on October 19th, 1940 in Providence, Rhode Island the son of Walter T. and Mary L. (Heffernan) Dromgoole. Dan grew up in Oakland Beach, Rhode Island and lived in Rhode Island and New Hampshire most of his life. Dan was a graduate of Warwick Veterans Memorial High School class of 1958 and served in the US Army. He had been employed as a projectionist by the Nugget Theatre in Hanover, NH for 28 years. Dan was a long time lover of the ocean and cherished time spent with his extended family. He was preceded in death by his wife Dinah who shared with him a unique and caring attention to the raising of their three children. He is survived by his two sons, Daniel and Donal Dromgoole and his grandson, Derek Dromgoole of Claremont as well as his stepdaughter, Karlyn Bastian of Charlestown, NH and her four sons. His brother, John of Concord, MA as well as his sisters Martha Hofford of Roswell, GA and Kate Grimm of Chatham, MA as well as numerous nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews also survive him and will miss him greatly. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Saturday November 20th, 2010 in St Joseph’s Church, with the Rev. George Madja, pastor, officiating. Friends may call at the Roy Funeral Home on Saturday, November 20th from 10 am until the time of the services.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Oakland Beach, Warwick, RI 340 Oakland Beach Ave, Warwick, RI 02889. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roy Funeral Home and Cremation Service.