Patrick Joseph Doran

Patrick is preceded in death by his Dad, Vinny Doran and survived by his Mom, Annie Doran, Jennifer DeNoyer, the love of his life and happiness partner, his sweet pup, Finn, his best friends and siblings Jeanne Doran (Ralph Egan), Richard Doran, Timothy (Susanne), Michael (Marie-Helene Matthieu), Beth Doran McNeill. Patrick was the beloved Funcle and prankster to Michael, Julia (Jack Blanchard), Connor, Graysen, Will (Stevie Buckley), Westen, Aidan, Grace, Henry & Christian, his lifelong friends especially Scott Morgan, Joe Caruso & Jeff Hardy, his cousins, his Trail family, his many co-workers and patients, and the homeless people he fed and prayed with. We all loved him fiercely.

For the baby of our family, we believe Patrick was a leader he never saw. He was constantly striving to be better at everything. We will remember the gifts of how he lived every day from hiking, loving, forgiving, caring for others, dancing when everyone was watching, pranking on and with his nieces and nephews, and most definitely his smile and laugh. He was a true spiritual adventurer and faith-maker who had a strong belief in the power of prayer and the love Jesus had for him and all of us.

With faith-filled kindness and a searcher for peace and contentment, we are both saddened and lifted that he found love, home, happiness and security with Jen.

Patrick excelled athletically as a Fremd High School 1990 and 1991 All-State Soccer Player, completed the 2010 Madison and 2016 Lake Placid Ironman, was a multi & ultra-marathoner across many states, with the highlight being his 2023 Appalachian Trail journey. Patrick (Trail Name: Obsession) delighted us with many times over with the stories of his adventures with his “tramily” as we, like many of you, followed this unique accomplishment with wonder, awe and inspiration.

Patrick was a man of many jobs, and we were all so proud when he found his calling as a Registered Nurse. He would never say this, but he became a hero by saving countless lives as an ER, traveling and hospice nurse. Above all, he was selfless caregiver to our Dad during the final months of his life, and this is a debt we can never repay.

We know that Patrick has been welcomed by Jesus and our Dad into Heaven. Please take comfort in knowing that Patrick lived a BIG life, and that he had his last best day ever here on earth and spent it doing what he loved with who he loved, and now he’s dancing with the angels and God.

As we all go forward with Patrick’s void in our lives here on earth, we encourage you to toast him with an IPA, pour on the hot sauce, take a hike at Dirt Church and love your people.

Celebrations of life will be scheduled in 2027 in Kure Beach, Columbus, Ohio and Chicago, Illinois.

Donations can be made in his name to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy at Home - Appalachian Trail Conservancy (https://tinyurl.com/Appalachian-Trail-Conservancy)