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Doris Turcotte Obituary
Doris (Gates) Turcotte, 89, of Bloomfield, formerly of Windsor, beloved wife of the late Howard E. Turcotte, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Born in Hartford to the late Laurance and Margaret (Kelley) Gates, she was raised in Hartford, graduating from Weaver High School in 1945, and lived most of her life in Windsor. Doris was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Windsor. She loved spending time with her family and her many friends from working in the office at Windsor High School. She had a variety of interests and hobbies, including writing poetry, decorating cakes and taking long walks. She was an avid camper who enjoyed traveling, and she loved to sing and dance, once winning a dance contest with her late husband. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, she will be dearly missed. Doris is survived by her son, Douglas Turcotte and his wife Susan (Lasota) of Granby; her daughter, Deborah Hodge and her husband Jim of Middletown, NJ; her sisters, Margaret Farrell of Wilson and Jeanne Jacobson of Coventry; and her grandchildren, Audrey and Jeffrey Turcotte. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM Saturday, April 29 at the Carmon Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Ave, Windsor followed by burial in Windsor Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Her family will receive friends prior to the service on Saturday from 10:30 AM to 11 AM. For online condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com. The family wishes to thank the staff of The Meadows at Seabury for their five years of loving care, and Masonicare Hospice for their end of life care. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to either Seabury Meadows Activities, 100 Seabury Dr. Bloomfield, CT 06002 or Masonicare Partners, 111 Founders Plaza #200, East Hartford, CT 06108.
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David Thompson
September 4, 2017
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I wanted to tell you that somehow, I have Mrs. Doris Gate's Weaver High School class of 1945 year book. Perhaps it somehow got mixed in with my mother's stuff who was a long time Bloomfield resident and also at Seabury for about 3 years. There are many signatures and well wishes. If you would like the yearbook, please get in touch with me. My phone is 617 455 7333 if you would prefer to call.
Brian Ross
April 28, 2017
Debra and Doug, We were out for a walk on Sunday and passed some weeping willow trees. They made me think of your family and the trees that grew in your front yard in the old neighborhood. So sorry for your loss.
Pam Ruffo McKeown
April 27, 2017
Debra & Douglas - I have many fond memories of your mom (and Howard) while working with her at Windsor High School. Dorie was always so upbeat and happy. We had a nice friendship, together with Agnes O'Shea & Bob Italia. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Charles Gallon
April 26, 2017
Am so sorry about Dorie---we lived next door to her & Howard in Windsor for many years. Doug and our Cathy often played together. She was a lovely sweet lady who will be missed. Dolores & Charlie Gallon--now in Florida
Barbara McKay
April 26, 2017
Everything loving, caring, thoughtful, supportive and delightful that an Auntie should be, that is our Auntie Dorie.
We love and miss you so much.
Barbara and Lee
BARBARA MCKAY
April 26, 2017
Everything loving, caring, thoughtful, supportive and delightful that an Auntie should be, that is our Auntie Dorie.
We love and miss you so much.
Barbara and Lee
April 26, 2017
Everything loving, caring, thoughtful, supportive and delightful that an Auntie is supposed to be, that is our Auntie Dorie. We love and miss you so much.
Barbara and Lee
Marie Oliver
April 26, 2017
We at The Meadows will miss her laugh, smile and her sunshine face!
Mary Ann Gates
April 26, 2017
Dear Doug and Deb,
Aunt Dorie's light can never be extinguished. May she forever rest in peace.
Love,
Mary Ann & Dik
Bonnie Lareau
April 25, 2017
Doug and Deb, so very sorry to hear that your mom passed. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Paul and Lois Lodola
April 25, 2017
Dear Doug, Deb, and Family:
We are saddened to read about the loss of your Mom.
Brings back memories of our motorcycle days and Trinity Methodist Church.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times.
Sincerely,
Carmon Community Funeral Homes
April 25, 2017
With deepest sympathy during this time of difficulty.
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