Thomas Raymond Doran

Thomas Raymond Doran (78) of Forest Lake, MN was born on June 17, 1947 in Minneapolis, MN. He passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026 with his wife of 59 years, Sharon, by his side.

He is preceded in death by his parents Emmett and Dorothy; in-laws, Sylvester (Judy) Sendek, Lois Sendek; brothers, Pat (Sally) Doran, Michael (Darlene) Doran; Sister-in-law, Yvonne Newman; brother-in-law Walter Cieslak.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon; daughter, Michelle Doran; son, Thomas (Christie) Doran; grandchildren, Emily, Jonathan, Annabelle, Jillienne, Callie, Lucille; sister, Maureen (Robert) Blake; brothers-in-law, Gary (Sandra) Sendek, Jerry Newman; sisters-in-law, Nancy Cieslak, Jenelle (James) Nelson, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Tom met the love of his life, Sharon, while working at Woolworths. They married and had two children in Robbinsdale, MN, eventually moving to a hobby farm in Scandia, MN and later settling in Forest Lake, MN. Tom enjoyed fishing with his son. He passed on the importance of responsibility, honesty, and a strong work ethic. Tom was a supportive father and father-in-law always having the best advice from his years of experience. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. He was a father-figure, an advocate, and quick-witted jokester with a knack for telling a good story. He enjoyed golfing, snowmobiling and drag races. Most of all he had a passion for helping people in recovery. This passion led to a 14 year post-retirement career at Hazelden.

He was a respected member of Alcoholics Anonymous and used his 41 years of sobriety to sponsor and guide others on their journey. His companionship, guidance, and advice will be deeply missed.