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Paul Dougherty enjoyed a full 74 years. We now celebrate how he lived, loved, created, and played in his signature way until complications from Parkinson’s slowed him down. We are happy for him that his playful spirit is now free once again!

Paul’s compassion and influence touched countless others over the course of his life. Heartfelt tributes, memories, stories, and gratitudes have given his daughters comfort and added dimension to the depth of their understanding of the man their father was. Thank you.

Paul earned a bachelor’s degree at Kent State University, and was the former President and third generation Co-Owner of Stark Mold and Pattern. Paul took great pride in owning a small business, making significant contributions to the toy, auto, and healthcare industries, along with making fantastic fun pieces in the shop like a pig-shaped watering can with irrigating nostrils, that are still nourishing plants on patios today.

Paul enjoyed living near the water, spending years living near Atwood Lake, a place with many lifelong memories, with a Beefeater Martini very dry with a twist often in hand. He enjoyed spending his retirement years near the ocean in the Outer Banks of North Carolina near family.

Paul enjoyed cars, unique collectibles, good food, and perfecting the repeated delivery of his favorite jokes. At the family’s request, please ask a stranger today what you call a bear with no teeth - a gummy bear - because it will make Paul’s eyes dance with delight from above.

Paul's daughters appreciate any donation in Paul’s name to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Because “Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads!”

Drive fast and take chances, Dad.