Doris Eva Madison

DORIS EVA MADISON
LANSING - Doris Eva Madison passed away at her home on Sunday, October 19, 2008.
She was born and raised in Syracuse, New York, the daughter of the late Elma (Klein) Janes and Ira Janes, Jr. She graduated from North High School in Syracuse in June, 1938. She was married to Gordon Main Madison on February 13, 1939 in Syracuse, and they had celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary before he died on July 22, 1999. She was also predeceased by two sisters, Lois Janes and Virginia Langford.
Doris is survived by two daughters, Sandra (Bob) Saturn of Tucker, Georgia, and Lynda Albanese of Lansing, New York, with whom she resided. Additional survivors include two granddaughters, Wendy (Larry) Batchelor of Roswell, Georgia, and Karen Saturn of Lilburn, Georgia; four grandsons, Lance and Mike Albanese of Fort Collins, Colorado, Chad Albanese of Charleston, South Carolina and Scott Albanese of Los Angeles, California; one great-grandson, Camden Batchelor of Roswell, Georgia; and a niece and two nephews. Doris also leaves her dog, Becky, who was her constant companion and a great source of pleasure since her husband's death.
She and her family moved to Ithaca, New York in 1947 and she resided in the area since then. She had a long career as an office administrator for the North American Accident Insurance Company in Ithaca. She was active in Eastern Star and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Ithaca.
Those wishing to remember Doris in the form of a contribution are asked to kindly consider Hospicare of Tompkins County, 172 E. King Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850.
Graveside services will be private at the convenience of the family at Frear Memorial Park, Town of Ithaca, where she will be inurned with her husband. Arrangements are with Lansing Funeral Home.
800-307-5852. www.lansingfuneralhome.com