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Christian Dorrance Obituary
Born in Providence, Rhode Island on April 15, 1987, he was a loving son of Pamela R. (Stanhope) Dorrance of North Attleboro and Carl G. Dorrance and his wife Nancy of Attleboro.
Chris grew up in Attleboro and was a 2006 graduate of Attleboro High School. He spent the majority of his working career as an arborist, a job of passion that he truly loved. The biggest and best change in his life, was when he met Nancie and was blessed with his daughter Fiona.
Christian attended the Assembly of God Church in South Attleboro. His love of family and loyalty to friends was second to none. He was an avid pool player, enjoyed karaoke and singing to his daughter. He had a special place in his heart for animals, especially for his Pitbull Dommy.
His larger than life presence was well known by all who knew and loved him. Chris was a practical jokester, whose smile and presence could light up a room and make others around him laugh and feel like one in a million. He will be missed far more greatly than words could ever express.
In addition to Nancie, Fiona and his parents, he was the beloved brother of Marie Dorrance of Norton, Adam Dorrance of North Attleboro, Jennirose Bilodeau and her husband Richard of Florida, Nicholas Dorrance and his fiancé Jennifer of Attleboro, Cierra Dorrance of Norton, Jaci Greenhill and her husband Kevin of North Carolina, Nicole Alix of Mashpee, Tara Plante of Attleboro, Tiffany Plante of California and Karlee Salley of Norton. He is also survived by his best friend Josh Desmarais, as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visiting hours in celebration of Christians life on Friday, August 16th from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the Assembly of God Church, 1052 Newport Ave., South Attleboro. A reception will follow at the Tavern On The Hill in Norton.
As an act of kindness and support, please make donations in Chriss memory to the Fiona L. Dorrance Educational Fund, care of Mansfield Bank, 225 West Main St., Norton, MA 02766.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp St., Norton.
To send his family a message of condolence, please visit www.nortonmemorial.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Rita Koslowsky
August 7, 2022
Although I has seen him a few times, it would have been nice to get to know him...
Its hard to lose a loved one...
Fiona's First Birthday
Nancy Dorrance
September 7, 2019
Nancy Dorrance
September 7, 2019
Kelly Blanchette
August 20, 2019
Christian infections smile and warm heart will be missed. Rest. Your Free. Lovie
Jennifer D
August 16, 2019
You will be missed by so many. You are in our thoughts and prayers. My fiance grew up with Christian and frequently worked with him in the winter months. I got to know him this way and he was a really great guy. He will be missed ---- Jen & Peter
August 16, 2019
I never met Chris until the day of the microburst that ripped thru the city.
As a city firefighter, we are used to helping people, not having people help us. I was on park street near Lasalette trying to clear some of the trees so we could get the road open as it was completely impassable. After an hour or so of cutting trees, Chris stopped by. He was on his way to go help his mom I believe he said when he offered to sharpen our chain saw because that's what he did for a living. We all were thankful to grab a quick water break while Chris helped us.
RIP
August 15, 2019
Carl and Nancy. Bob and I send our condolences. We are extremely sorry for your loss
Rita Koslowsky & Robert Horton
Mary Poliquin
August 14, 2019
Carl and Nancy - Wayne, myself and our boys are so sorry for your loss. Chris did a lot of tree work for us and we all enjoyed getting to know him and his great personality. He will be missed.
Linda Tessier
August 13, 2019
Nancie I am so sorry for your loss. Christian will be missed.
Bill and Louise Swenson
August 13, 2019
Gone too soon. We are saddened to hear of your loss. May the parting be temporary and the meeting be eternal. Rest with Jesus!
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