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Doris McKee Obituary

Doris Paine McKee, 93, of Westminster MD, formally Great River NY, passed away peacefully at Dove House of Carroll Hospice on April 3, 2020. Loving wife of Albert, her high school sweetheart and husband of over 70 years. Devoted mother of Jeff (Joan) McKee of New Windsor, MD, and Lynn (Jim) Duncan of Batavia, OH. Grandmother of Christian Welch. Aunt to William Ritchie, Bradley Ritchie, Diane Meresse, and Judy Meyer. Doris was born in Islip Terrace and raised in Bay Shore, NY. After graduating from Bay Shore High School in 1944, she earned her BA degree from State Teachers College at New Paltz (now SUNY College of Liberal Arts and Science at New Paltz) and taught in the Bay Shore School District for almost 39 years at Brook Avenue Elementary School. She enjoyed boating, bowling, gardening, golfing, playing the piano and singing, and traveling in her spare time. She was outgoing, funny and loved being around people. She was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Islip, NY and volunteer at North Shore Hospital (formerly Southside). She is preceded in death by her parents Anna and Samuel Paine and her sister and lifetime best friend Virginia Ritchie. Donations may be made in her memory to Trinity Lutheran Church, 111 Nassau Avenue, Islip, NY 11751 or Carrol Hospice, Inc., 292 Stoner Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Islip, NY at a later date.

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Published by Carroll County Times on Apr. 7, 2020.

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Norma Anderson Adams

August 16, 2020

Miss Paine was my teacher (49-50's) at Brook Avenue School. I remember when she married and became Mrs. McKee. One of my favorite teachers ever, I recall her beautiful smile and enjoyed every minute of her piano playing.

Janet Oppedisano

May 17, 2020

What wonderful memories I have of my beautiful cousin. I remember such wonderful times at her house especially when Doris played the piano. I love you and will miss you!!!

Debbie Leggio-Paradiso

April 9, 2020

I had her for second and third grade at Brook Avenue School in the early 60s. I have such fond memories of her. She was the best!!

Peggy Maguire

April 8, 2020

This lovely lady was one of my favorite teachers! She was a pretty, sweet, gentle, smiling presence in my school years at Brook
Avenue School. I was lucky enough to have her for two years and we moved up grades together! There should be more Mrs. Mckees! Loved her. Rest In Peace, Dear.

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