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Doris Tata Obituary
of Leominster; 85
LEOMINSTER -- Doris Tata, 85, of Leominster, passed away on July 2, 2017, at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, MA.
Doris was born on November 17, 1931, in Leominster, MA, to the late
Ovila and Dorilda (Champagne) Gagnon.
Doris enjoyed being active and spent a lot of time at Orchard Hills Athletic Club where she could be found taking Yoga and Zumba classes. She participated in a bowling league, enjoyed skiing, golfing, painting, attending Mass at St. Anna's Church, traveling with her twin and spending time with her family.
She was a 1949 graduate of St. Bernard's Central Catholic High School in Fitchburg, MA. In addition to raising her three children, Doris worked at Paragon Plastics and later the Leominster Public School system until her retirement.
Doris is survived by her sister, Theresa Rotondi, of Miami, FL, and two step-sisters; Jeanne Rouleau of Fitchburg, MA and Anita Frechette of Leominster, MA; three children and their spouses; Sharon and Marc Lamontagne of Windham, ME, Jayne and Philip Sokol, of Westminster, MA and Charles and Lisa Tata of Gardiner, ME; ten grandchildren, twenty two great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.
She was peceded in death by her parents; Ovila and Dorilda Gagnon; her husband, Bernard V. Tata of Leominster; twin sister Dora Condon of British Columbia, Canada; and other siblings, Noella Charpentier of Leominster, MA, Lucien, Edgar, Lawrence and Michael Gagnon all of Leominster, MA and Henry Gagnon of Florida and step-sister Marie Cristofono of Leominster, MA and Jeanne Gaudet of Leominster.
TATA -- A Calling Hour will be held for Doris on Monday, July 17, 2017 from 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. in Wright-Roy Funeral Home, Inc., 109 West St., Leominster, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30 p.m. in St. Anna's Church, 199 Lancaster St., Leominster, MA. Burial will follow in St. Leo's Cemetery, Leominster, MA.
To Light A Candle, Sign her Guestbook or Leave A Message of Condolence, visit www.wrightroyfuneralhome.com.
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Carol Aviles
July 20, 2017
Dear Tata family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. She played a hugh part in my childhood. So many good old memories. She was a lovely woman. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Love to all. Carol Sharos Aviles
Lorraine Girouard-Comings
July 18, 2017
Long lost friend from HS. Use to hang around. Sorry to hear of your passing, We had lots of fun. Love ya
Lesley Ippolito
July 14, 2017
Jayne, so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. She's a lovely lady.
Sandy and elaine (Your neighbors)
July 14, 2017
So sorry for your loss; RIP Doris!!! Will always remember you and your little red car going to play golf with your little sun visors!!! You will be missed by many
Janice Desjean
July 11, 2017
Our condolences on the passing of your Mom, Jayne. Please accept our sincere condolences. Janice & Ken Desjean
Vinny Tata
July 11, 2017
Vinny & I are so sorry to hear about your Mom's Passing. Dave & Pete and their families express their condolences.
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