Alfred H. Doney of New Bedford, passed away January 29 2014, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 77 years old.
Born in Watertown, New York, he was the son of the late Harold J. Doney and Evelyn Rivers (Doney). Alfred was the beloved husband of Annette B. ( Langlois ) Doney. He was the loving father of 3 sons; Theodore Doney of Tennessee, Michael Doney of Easthampton, MA., and a step son Jeffrey Miller of West Wareham and 6 daughters; Joanne Tear of Cummington, MA, Cathleen Johnson of Ashfield, MA, Barbara Shepherd of Southampton, MA, Della Fortes of Fairhaven, Evelyn Viera of Lakeville and a step daughter Lisa Miller of New Bedford, MA. He is also survived by his brother, Harold J. Doney, Jr. of Clayton, New York and his late brother, Richard Doney. Alfred was also the proud grandfather of 17 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Alfred was a roofer and was employed by New Bedford Roofing for years. He was an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan. He enjoyed the casinos, playing the slots but mostly he loved to scratch.....tickets. He will be deeply missed by those he loved and enjoyed.
A memorial service is planned, at a later date, to be held at the First Church of the Nazarene, on Hathaway Road in New Bedford, MA.
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