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Doris Burnham Obituary
WESTBROOK -- Doris E. Burnham, 71, of Westbrook, died on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011.
She was born in Denmark on Aug. 23, 1939, to Robert J. and Gladys (Lowell) Cox Sr.
Doris loved to read harlequin romance as well as any love stories or mysteries and was saddened when she lost her sight to macular degeneration. She loved cooking, nothing came from a box, all from scratch, especially the holidays, and everyone loved her cooking. She loved her gardens, especially her roses and peonies. She loved the summer time going to auctions and flea markets with her husband and going to the duck ponds to feed the ducks.
Most of her life she worked as a CNA at area nursing homes. The last part of her working career was that of head cashier at McCrory's five and dime store in Westbrook.
She shared 44 years of marriage with Richard C. Burnham of Westbrook.
In addition to her husband, family members include two daughters, Dawn Libbey of New Hampshire and Ellen Churchill and husband Michael of Westbrook; and a sister, Ellen Pratt and husband Richard. Doris was a grandmother to eight and great- grandmother to six. She was predeceased by her brothers, Bobby and Richard Cox, sister Betty Hanscom of Gorham; and grandson Michael Churchill of Westbrook.
Services will be held at the Dolby & Dorr Funeral Chapel, 76 State St., Gorham, on Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Spring burial will be in the Dow's Corner Cemetery, Standish. For online condolences, please visit our website at www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Doris Burnham
ellie churchill
May 26, 2017
I miss you so much momma... Its so hard being the only one here...one day soon we will be together.
Lee Ann Trueworthy
January 26, 2011
Dear Nana
You and gramp always treated me like family, as you did every one that came to your home. You touched my life in a way that I will never forget. I Love you always as will Spanky and the kids. I know you will watch over us until we are all w you again.
Roxanne,Thad & family
January 20, 2011
Dear Dick, I'll always be grateful for the wonderful care you gave my Aunt; the incredible care shows how very much you loved her; it means more than I can put into words.
We will miss her for sure, but can take some comfort in that she is now enjoying the family & friends that predeceased her.
January 20, 2011
I am so saddened to hear the news of Aunt Dot's passing. I have many fond childhood memories of my time with Aunt Dot in Fryburg! My love an thoughts are with you! Tina Pratt
Shirley Anne
January 19, 2011
Sad to hear of Aunt Dot's passing. May the Holy Spirit give you comfort at this time. Will call you later in the month.
--your brother Bob's daughter
micayla blanchard
January 19, 2011
I'll miss u nan! you were always so awesome to all of spanky's friends. me included =) miss u lots
January 19, 2011
Dear Dick, Ellie and Dawn, We are so sorry to hear about Aunt Dots passing. We know you will miss her deeply. Rest in the fact that she is in a better place now with No pain. Please know that you and all your family will be in our Prayers. Love, Bob and Debbie Cox,
January 19, 2011
Dear Dick, Ellie and Dawn
Our hearts are once again lost with the passing of my dear sister. Thank you Dick for all the care and love you gave her. I know she loved you all dearly. I will always remember Ellies pineapple pie visit. Love to you all,Aunt Ellen and Uncle Dick Pratt
January 19, 2011
Dear Dicky and family, so sorry to hear of Doris passing but am glad she is no longer in pain. Will continue to lift you all up in prayer. Jackie
ellen churchill
January 19, 2011
this candle will forever be lit.i love you mom..may You RIP..love your ellie jean
my mom and i
ellie churchill
January 19, 2011
Mom, i was there that day and held Your hand.But always remember it is not goodbye for you will live on in my heart forever.You was an angel here on earth now your an angel in heaven. and when i look up in the sky at night,and see that one special bright star,i will know its you looking down upon us all.watching over us. i love you always. Your little ellie jean
You were a precious gift from God above,
so much beauty, grace and love.
You touched our hearts in so many ways,
your smile so bright even on the bad days.
You heard God's whisper calling you home,
you didn't want to go and leave us alone.
You loved us so much, you held on tight,
till all the strength was gone and you could no longer fight.
He had called your name before,
you knew you couldn't make him wait anymore.
So you gave your hand to God and slowly drifted away,
knowing that with our love we will be together again some day.
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