Doris B. Bryant

Doris Bryant, age 101, a former resident of North Branford, CT, passed away peacefully. She was born on October 1, 1923, in New Haven, CT, to the late Gus and Nellie Blokland.
Doris was raised in East Haven, CT, and graduated from East Haven High School in 1942. A dedicated member of Zion Episcopal Church, Doris served as a communicant and was actively involved with the Ladies Guild, having served as its past president. She also contributed to her community through memberships in the North Branford Womens Club, East Haven Eastern Stars, Rainbow Girls, and as a past Mother of the Brownie and Cub Scouts. Doris worked for 37 years in the North Branford School System, leaving a lasting impact on the local community.
Doris leaves behind her son, William T. (Cathy) Bryant Jr., and daughter, Georgia (Wayne) Sherman. She will be lovingly remembered and known as "Grammie"by her six grandchildren: Carissa and Jeremy Baker, Daniel Bryant, Joshua Sherman, Justin (Caisie) Sherman, Stephanie Sherman, and Jacob Sherman, along with two great-grandchildren, Josiah (Sybelle) and Cayden Baker.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, William T. Bryant Sr., loving son, Richard G. Bryant, cherished sister to Lillian Ayr of Westfield, MA, and loving Grammie to the late William T. Bryant III.
Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation from 10:00 to 11:30 AM at Keenan Funeral Home, 330 Notch Hill Road, North Branford, CT, on December 12, 2024. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 noon at Zion Episcopal Church, 340 Notch Hill Road, North Branford, CT, with a procession to Bare Plain Cemetery for the interment.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Zion Episcopal Church, 326 Notch Hill Road, North Branford, CT.
Doriss life was one of dedication, love, and service, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Services
Visitation
Thursday
December 12, 2024
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Keenan Funeral Home
330 Notch Hill Road
North Branford, CT 06471
Funeral Service
Thursday
December 12, 2024
12:00 PM
Zion Episcopal Church
326 Notch Hill Road
North Branford, CT 06471
Cemetery
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