Doris Elizabeth DeVries

DeVRIES, Doris Elizabeth (Wickwire) 80, Of Dennis Port and Jensen Beach, Nettles Island FL, formerly of Arlington, died Wednesday, January 6, 2010. Doris was born in Medford, daughter of the late George and Florence (Lovering) Wickwire. A lifetime resident of Arlington, Doris was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Arlington where she enjoyed singing in the choir and playing the pipe organ during Sunday worship services. While living in Dennis Port, Doris often volunteered her time at the West Dennis Community Church's thrift store. Doris worked at Buckingham, Brown and Nichols School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology as a Medical Secretary. Doris was an avid gardner and baker who loved to play the organ, piano and accordion. Doris is survived by her husband Richard and their four children, Victoria (Sandra) of Watertown, Richard, Jr. of Henderson, NV, Sheryl of Swansea, and Robert of Northborough and eight grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MA. A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 11, 2010 in the Brewster Baptist Church, 1848 Main Street, Brewster, MA. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Broad Reach Hospice, 390 Orleans Road, North Chatham, Mass 02650.