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Doris Brennan Obituary

Doris Jean Brennan

Oct 19, 1935 - Aug 18, 2024

Sandusky

Doris Jean Brennan, 88, of Sandusky, passed away Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, at Commons of Providence Memory Care.

She was born Oct. 19, 1935, in Fremont, and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1953.

Doris was employed as a teacher's aide for the Perkins School District at Meadowlawn School.

She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Sandusky, Sandusky Eagles, AAPSE, Bay Area Friends of Abused Children, Red Hats Society, and Grandmother's Club.

She is survived by her sons, Glenn Allen Brennan Jr., Thomas Harold (Julia) Brennan, Jon Arthur (Laurie) Brennan, and Scott Edward (Carole) Brennan; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; brothers, Mac Nott, Dale Nott, and Hugh Nott; and several nieces and nephews.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn A. "Buzz" Brennan Sr.; parents, Thomas and Bertha (Taylor) Klein; biological father, Charles Nott; sisters, Dea Martin, Jeannette Bozsoki, and Naomi Carver; and brother, Charlie Nott.

Visitation for friends will be 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, until the time of Doris' funeral at 12 p.m. at Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. The Rev. Michael Conklin will officiate. Burial will follow at Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron.

Contributions may be made to Bay Area Friends of Abused Children, 247 Columbus Ave., Unit 319, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.

Condolences may be made to the family by visiting toftfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Sandusky Register on Aug. 21, 2024.

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Joanne Nott Joanne Nott

August 22, 2024

I remember hanging out with her when I was a kid. Always enjoyable.

Judy Parrish

August 21, 2024

Buzz and Doris
Unconditional love and understanding. The sweetest grandma and grandpa to our Joviana Jade you will be fondly remembered and missed.

Rob Caldwell

August 20, 2024

So many great memories of Doris and Buzzy. Together again. You will be missed by many.

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