Doris M. Parisella

Doris M. (Bouchard) Parisella of Foxboro, formerly of Beverly and raised in

Salem, MA, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, at the age of 90. She was the

daughter of Julienne (Morin) Bouchard of Canada and Joseph P. Bouchard of

Salem, MA.

Doris lived a life defined by faith, love, and quiet resilience. A devoted mother to

her six daughters, she faced life's challenges with grace and grit, always putting

family first. She worked the night shift as a telephone operator so she could be

there each day when her daughters came home from school, ensuring that-despite

having little-they always felt safe, seen, and loved.

Her love wasn't flashy, but it was constant. It was Halloween beef stews and

orange-frosted cupcakes. It was Christmas lights and snowflakes on every surface.

It was handwritten cards, Meals on Wheels deliveries, and candles lit at St.

Anthony's Shrine. It was taking the train into Boston to soak in the sights, the

Pops, and the theater, well into her seventies.

Doris also had a playful, adventurous spirit. In later years, she traveled to Paris,

worked a week aboard a schooner, drove a convertible along the California coast,

and, at 81, saw "The Boss" in concert. She embraced life's joys without pretense,

with a deep and abiding Catholic faith that guided her every step. She lived by

JOY: Jesus, Others, Yourself.

She will be remembered for her kindness, humor, stubbornness, and the

unwavering love she poured into her family. Doris leaves behind her daughters:

Julie M. Abdalah and her husband, the late Ernest Abdalah; Judy Parisella; Mary

Parisella and her husband, John McCarthy; Patti Parisella and her husband, David

Stowell; Pamela Dailey and her husband, Steven Dailey; and Christine Ciampa and

her husband, Frank Ciampa. She was the proud grandmother of eight and great-

grandmother of three.

Her family will forever carry her in their hearts-in every story, song, Christmas

ornament, and act of love passed forward.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a Celebration of Life Funeral

Mass on August 9, at 10:00 AM, at St. Mary's Church, 58 Carpenter Street,

Foxboro, MA 02035. Immediately followed by a reception at the Layfette House,

109 Washington Street, (Route 1), Foxboro, MA. 02035. A private burial will be

held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Francis House of

Boston, 39 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116, or online

https://stfrancishouse.org/.