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1941 - 2016

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Don Clewell posted a condolence

Saturday, August 3, 2024

George was a highshool classmate many years ago in Darien High School (class of 59). He was good friend and I only recently learned about his passing. The last time I saw him was at my sisters wedding. My heart goes out to his family. Don Clewell of Ann Arbor Michigan August of 2024

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Cari Kamen posted a condolence

Sunday, December 2, 2018

I met George in Dingle, Ireland in the summer of 2002. I am grateful for George and his passion for Dingle and the Blasket Islands and planning the art course that summer. Thank you George. And thank you to your family.

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Ian Skelly posted a condolence

Saturday, August 25, 2018

Wandering into George’s classroom one day in Binghamton was a life changing experience for me. It was an honor to study under him, the only teacher whose lessons help me day to day and in a field most would consider completely unrelated to art. Proud to say he taught me how to see. Forever thankful for professor Dugan

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Thursday, July 6, 2017

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Jennifer Kelly posted a condolence

Thursday, June 29, 2017

Dear Nina, Joshua, Aisling, Devin, and the rest of George's family: I can't believe how late I am discovering this news. Please accept my very sincere and heartfelt condolences. I was a student of George's for the Dingle excursion the summer of 2005. The program was truly a life-changing, life-enriching experience for me. And George had everything to do with it. He is really the reason I ever developed any first shred of confidence as a painter. He was so invested in each of us, and he really became such a significant mentor for me. I'll always remember the day I spent painting out by these shipwrecks on a secluded beach on Dingle's coast. I spent many hours, lost track of time, and to my surprise, when I peered down at the canvas, had created something I felt was not half-bad. After seeing the painting I came back with that day, George declared it the first time I found "the zone" and he was absolutely right. It is still the painting I'm most proud of ever creating to this day and hangs in my living room. And always reminds me of Dingle and of George. Another morning in Dingle, I woke up with a sore throat and cough. It was rainy and I was feeling so miserable, and George offered to take me to the local clinic. We got in the car, and before I new it, George was pulling in to the nearest pub. I said, I thought we were going to get me some medicine! And he said, we are! He ordered me a hot toddy, and I instantly felt better. :) I studied art at Binghamton University, so I luckily had more time with George after the Dingle program, when he taught there. I worked in the Commons Cafe in the Fine Arts building on campus in between classes, and he came in a fair amount, so I'd get to sit and chat and laugh with George a lot. I just loved his company. And valued his opinion so much. He had such a wisdom about him. And gosh, what a great storyteller! I miss his stories and his jokes. If there are any paintings or other works of his available, I'd love to purchase one. It would be such an honor. I've thought about George so often over the years. And I have dreamed about getting back to Ireland for an extended period of time to paint. I always imagined/hoped I'd be there at the same time as George. When I get there, I know he'll be there with me in spirit. I will always think of him when painting, and surely when in Ireland again. Sending my love to you, his beloved family. I hope you all are well, and would love to chat with any of you sometime. Please email or call any time. All my best, Jenny jkelly24@gmail.com 914.564.9703 Brooklyn, NY

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bradley d mccreary posted a condolence

Thursday, May 18, 2017

To the Dugan Family, As an indebted former student of Professor Dugan, please accept my heart felt condolences for your loss. I can not fully express ,in so limited words, how saddened I am to learn of Prof Dugan's passing. I had the privilege of studying under the Professor as an undergraduate at SUNY Cortland from 1990-1993. It was an experience I hope I shall never forget as time goes by. The Professor was a wonderful artist, an excellent teacher, mentor and inspiration to many, if not all, who knew him; perhaps, most importantly, he was a fine gentleman with an obvious,genuine concern for his fellow kind. The lessons learned from Mr Dugan, artistically and much more broadly, have continued to help me through the years as I continue my career, and life, in the fields of art, history and cultural services. I shall always recall our quite studio conversations, our numerous exhibitions held in the Dowd Fine Art gallery, his measured and clear instruction, our mutual love of the "olde countries" (Ireland and, my homeland, England). Alas, along with the legions of his former students, colleagues, friends and family, I shall never forget George Dugan, the man, the artist, and remain richer and forever thankful for having done so. Kindest regards and greatest sympathy, Bradley D McCreary MFA BFA BA AA AS, Cortland Class of 1992, (Much Marcle, Herefordshire, England) May 18, 2017

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Chad Smith posted a condolence

Thursday, November 3, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear of this, and only now after the fact. I spent a month teaching with George in Ireland and his love and dedication was inspiring. Please accept my condolences. Chad

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Frank & Nina Delaney posted a condolence

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Georgie was one of the group of us on Stamford's East Side, and we all went to grammar school together; first at Rogers School and then to St. Mary's where we did all the things boys of 12-15 do growing up. We played sports, hung out at the East Side Rebels clubhouse in the back yard of the Dugan home on Warren Stteet, and so much more. Georgie and I delivered Sunday papers together working for "Killer Kline" at 4AM on Sundays, ugh! We made the passage of young kids to young adults; stayed in touch with one another over the years even though we took vastly different pathways to our adulthood. It was great because we would lose touch for a year or two, or even more; but pick right up where we left off when we did reestablish contact. True friendship of a lifetime! We all cherished so many great memories of our youth and the old gang: Jackie, Kenny, Jerry, Tom, Bernie, Shank, Philie Boy, Walt Ryba, and so many others. Geoirgie lead a great life--always so full and wonderful. We surely already miss him a great deal, and we will see him on the other side where he has got them laughing. . . . . love you Georgie

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Tuesday, July 26, 2016

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Patricia Hunsinger posted a condolence

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Wow, this is beautifully written. He was with us in Ireland this summer! His spirit continues to direct us to become better artists.

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Rick Mikkelson posted a condolence

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

George was a remarkable and inspiring teacher. I am most familiar with his teaching at his beloved Dingle. By example, by a kind word, by a funny story, or by "magic" George transformed the lives and art careers of so many who were fortunate to spend a few short weeks under his guidance and care. His passion for teaching was second only to his love for his own family. His painting stands as a tribute to his magnificent eye, his sensitivity, his power and, in particular, his love of Ireland. George will be missed but his legacy truly lives on in hundreds of his students, and in his work.

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Tuesday, July 26, 2016

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1941 - 2016

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Phone: (607) 756-2885 | Fax: (607) 756-6240 | Email: wrightbeardfh@gmail.com