Dora Davis

1942 - 2013

Dora Davis obituary, 1942-2013, Orange Park, FL

Dora Davis

1942 - 2013

BORN

1942

DIED

2013

Dora Davis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 23, 2013.
Dora Elizabeth Canfield Davis lost her battle with brain cancer and passed away peacefully on September 22, 2013. She was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on October 7, 1942 the daughter of James L. and Dora A. Canfield. She spent her growing years in Huguenot and Port Jervis, New York. She resided most of her adult life in Lake Worth, Florida and since 1999 in Orange Park, Florida with her brother, James "Jim". She was predeceased by her husband Walter Davis and is survived by her son, Gale (Eugenia) Davis of Charlotte, North Carolina; her brother, James (Lee) Canfield of Orange Park, Florida; step brother, Michael (Josephine) Canfield of Sparrowbush, New York and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 2 PM on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Holly Hill Funeral Home, 3601 Old Jennings Rd, Middleburg, FL 32068. The family request that in lieu of flowers, donations to Haven Hospice or the Cancer Society. Please post tributes at www.hollyhillfunerals.com.

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

Hardage - Giddens Holly Hill Funeral Home - Middleburg

3601 Old Jennings Road, Middleburg, FL 32068

Make a Donation
in Dora Davis's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

How to support Dora's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Dora Davis's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Dora Davis's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?