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Doris Svec Obituary

Doris L. (Wanamaker) Svec, 91

LEOMINSTER -- Doris S. (Wanamaker) Svec, 91 died Sunday, May 12, in her residence at Leominster Crossing, surrounded by her loving family.

Her husband of 48 years, George P. Svec, died in 1983.

She leaves two daughters, Debbie K. McKeever, and her husband, Don, of Lunenburg, and Pamela S. Svec, of Boston, MA; 4 grandchildren, Ryan Svec, and Josh, Sean and Zack McKeever; one great-grandson, Jayson McKeever. She was predeceased by her son, Roger Svec, of Old Saybrook, CT, in 2008, and a brother, Kenneth Wanamaker, of Oronoque, CT.

Mrs. Svec was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Old Saybrook, CT, and once served as a Deaconess of the church.

She was born in Barnes, Kansas, on January 25, 1922, a daughter of late Jay and Fanny (Lillibridge) Wanamaker, and had been a resident of Old Saybrook, CT since the 1950's, before moving to Leominster a year ago, to be closer to her daughter in Lunenburg.

SVEC -- A Memorial Service will be held for Doris at a later date, at the First Congregational Church of Old Saybrook, CT, and her burial will take place in the Church Memorial Garden.

Please see www.masciarellifamilyfuneralhomes.net for the time and date of the Memorial Service.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest that memorial contributions be made, to a Meals on Wheels in the community of your choice.

The Lunenburg Chapel of the Sawyer-Miller-Masciarelli Funeral Home, 763 Mass Ave., Lunenburg, MA, is directing Funeral arrangements.

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

Published by Sentinel & Enterprise on May 14, 2013.

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May 17, 2013

Doris was such a great friend to my mother for many years, and I was fortunate to spend time with her as well. Many happy memories of our vacations together in St. Augustine, and numerous bus trips! She brightened many of our days, and will be missed. Peter & Nancy (Dolph) Hunt.

Lynn Stout Paparella

May 17, 2013

Debbie,

I was so sorry to hear the sad news about your sweet mother. I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Jean Winkler

May 15, 2013

Sorry for your loss.
Doris was a good friend and an excellent bridge player.

May 15, 2013

So sorry your loss.

The Mals Family
Old Saybrook Ct

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