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Doris Chaffee Obituary

Doris Chaffee age 87, passed away May 17, 2011. She is survived by her daughter, Marsha Hirschhorn of Tucson; son, Paul Hirschhorn; grandchildren, Ariel and Shimrit; great-grandchildren, Ron and Itai all of Israel and stepchildren, Sophy, Louise and Jim. Mrs. Chaffee graduated cum laude from William Patterson State College Wayne, New Jersey with her bachelors and masters in English. After graduation, she went on to teach at Manchester Regional High School, where a plaque was placed upon her retirement, acknowledging her accomplishments over the years. Doris enjoyed writing poetry and tutoring. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, June 6, 2011 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway Blvd. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until Service time. Memorial contributions may be made in her honor to the Ocotillo House, 5232 E. 18th St., Tucson, AZ 85711.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on May 29, 2011.

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Karen Holmes

June 5, 2011

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Sam Turner

May 31, 2011

Doris,
You were one of my star students keeping the class rivited to your memoir writing. The Broadway Proper class will miss you. You were compassionate when others shared their stories. I hope your family keeps your writings. They say so much about you.

Sam Turner

ann branson

May 29, 2011

paul & marsha,
so sorry to hear you have lost your mother. she was a very special lady and i enjoyed my visits with her so much.
she had no age she was just a very special lady that you could talk to and laugh with about anything. she will be greatly missed by everyone who
knew her. my deepest sympathy to you both. ann branson

Nikki Shumsky

May 29, 2011

The Chaffee Family
I will remember Doris with that infectious smile and her way with her poetry.What gracious lady she was.I could always count on that smile from her when I worked at Broadway Proper.
Such a legacy she leaves behind for her family and friends. The children of the world have lost a great teacher.
Nikki

May 29, 2011

Doris, you were my dear friend, and I will always treasure the times we spent together and the laughter we shared.

Ann

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