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Doris L. Stevens

1929 - 2022

Doris L. Stevens obituary, 1929-2022, Newington, CT

BORN

1929

DIED

2022

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Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial

20 Bonair Avenue

Newington, Connecticut

Doris Stevens Obituary

Doris L. Stevens, 93, of Farmington, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2022. She was the loving wife of the late William S. Stevens. Doris was born in Hartford on April 27, 1929, daughter of the late Achille and Yvonne (Brien) Laverdiere. Doris graduated from the former Mt. St. Joseph Academy, West Hartford and went on to earn her bachelor's degree from St. Joseph College, West Hartford. She was a devout catholic and a parishioner of St. Mary Church, Newington.

Doris is survived by her children, Richard Stevens, Liane Stevens (Maureen), Judi Bernath (Steve), Carrie Stevens, and Robert Stevens (Darlene); and grandchildren Valerie and Kelsie Stevens.

Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial mass for Doris on Wednesday, December 28th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Church, 626 Willard Ave., Newington. The Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington is assisting the family. To share a condolence with Doris' family, please visit www.duksa.net.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Dec. 23, 2022.

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Mary Beth Cenci

December 23, 2022

Doris was a truly loving and caring and devout Catholic. I was blessed to have had her in my life. May her soul rest in peace Mary Beth Cenci

Fr. George Couturier

December 23, 2022

Doris was a giant of faith, generosity and wisdom....I have been blessed by her presence on this earth...may she rest in the embrace of our God...a good and faithful friend and disciple.

Lorraine Kalinosky

December 22, 2022

I also attended Mount St. Joseph Academy but was 3 years behind her. I also enjoyed the Garde Lafayette Drill Team of which Doris was the leader. We continued to run into each other at church and various activities in Newington. She was a lovely person - always upbeat.

Susan Harinstein

December 21, 2022

Liane,
I´m so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy.

Newington Memorial Funeral Home

December 20, 2022

With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.

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St. Mary Church

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