Francis T. “Buzz” Dolan, 88, of Crawfordsville passed away Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Dec. 6, 1934, at Worcester, Massachusetts, to the late Francis P. and Anna (McGrath) Dolan.
He worked in steel sales in Connecticut for 37 years before moving to Indiana to be closer to family. He loved spending time with his family, joking around with everyone he came in contact with, and watching the Boston Red Sox. He was a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church.
He married Maureen (Kenure) Dolan on July 22, 1961. She passed away Dec. 7, 1978. Together they had three children who survive, Moira
(Steven) Spohn, Erin (Daniel) Truncone and Patrick (Anne) Dolan.
He later married Dorothy (Kamenski) on April 25, 1980. She survives.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1963 during the Korean War.
He is also survived by six grandchildren, Nicholas (Elizabeth) Truncone, Brianna (Jason Nebergall) Beck, Brandon (Katie) Beck, Nathan Truncone, Elizabeth Truncone and Sean Dolan; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother David Dolan; and two sisters, Dorothy Sisson and Anne Myers.
A private family service will be held Saturday, Dec. 2.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.huntandson.com.
