Doris Hendricks

Doris Hendricks

Doris Hendricks, 88, of Southbury, Conn and formerly of Dix Hills, NY, passed away peacefully at Danbury Hospital on Dec 11, 2016

She was predeceased by her husband, John Hendricks, and is survived by her daughter Irene Hendricks, son-in-law Steve Eno, and her beloved granddaughters Caroline and Lauren Eno of New Canaan

Doris was born Sept 30, 1928 to Edwin and Freda Stelges of Ozone Park, NY She graduated with honors from John Adams High School, and received her bachelor of arts degree summa cum laude in English from CW Post College of Long Island University She taught English courses at CW Post and several high schools on Long Island, as well as actively volunteered with literacy programs for English as a Second Language with adult students and at Meals on Wheels

She had a passion for New York Times crossword puzzles, drawing, reading, gardening, dogs, and Chinese checkers Most of all she took delight in her grandchildren who were a source of humor, love, joy and inspiration to her Doris was a devoted lifelong Lutheran and found endless comfort and strength in her faith which she carried with her always Most recently she was a member of St James Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Southbury

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in her honor to Lutheran World Relief, Heifer International, or ProLiteracy

Calling hours will be at Hoyt Funeral Home in New Canaan, on Friday, Dec 16, from 4 pm until 7 pm Funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm on Saturday, Dec 17, at St John's Lutheran Church, 884 Newfield Avenue in Stamford, Conn Burial will be at Calverton Military Cemetery at noon on Monday, Dec 19, 210 Princeton Boulevard in Calverton NY

For directions and online condolences visit wwwhoytfuneralhomecom

- The Family

Doris Hendricks