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Doris Leary Branche SUFFOLK - Doris Leary Branche, 91, passed away June 3, 2010 at Lake Prince Woods. Born in Gregory, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Fannie Leary. She was predeceased by her husband, William Henry Branche and was a member of the Cape Henry Woman's Club and Kings Grant Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, William C. Branche and wife Karen of Suffolk; grandson, William C. Branche Jr. and wife Anne of Smithfield, Va.; granddaughter, Susan R. Pagliaro and husband Michael of Northeast, Md.; great-granddaughter, Emma Mason Branche; great-grandsons, Mikey Pagliaro and Anthony Pagliaro; and sister-in-law, Dorothy Leary. She is also predeceased by her brother Robert C. Leary. A graveside service will be conducted Monday, June 7, at 2 p.m. at the Riverside Memorial Park, 1000 E. Indian River Road, Norfolk, by the Rev. Dr. Woodie Rea. Memorial donations may be made to the Lake Prince Woods Benevolence Fund, 100 Anna Goode Way, Suffolk, VA 23434. R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. Condolences may be registered at www.rwbakerfh.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 5, 2010.

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