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Doris Yvette Kermen

1940 - 2020

Doris Yvette Kermen obituary, 1940-2020, Pawtucket, RI

BORN

1940

DIED

2020

Doris Kermen Obituary

Kermen, Doris Yvette
79, formerly of North Providence, R.I., passed away peacefully on July 22, 2020 while in residence at the Little Sisters of the Poor, Jeanne Jugan Residence, Pawtucket, R.I.
A mass of Christian burial will be held 9:30am Wednesday, July 29th at Holy Spirit Parish, Dexter St, Central Falls. Burial will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket, R.I. Arrangements are by Keefe Funeral Home.
Doris was born in Central Falls, R.I. to Lionel and Jeannette Richard on Nov. 5, 1940. She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School.
Doris was the beloved wife of Floyd C. Kermen, they married April 1, 1967 at Notre Dame Church. She worked as a supervisor for Texas Instruments for many years. Doris was a devote Roman Catholic, a loving mother, wife, grandmother, sister and aunt. She loved playing Scrabble and spending time with her many sisters and you could always count on Auntie Dot's quick wit and sense of humor to make everyone laugh, smile and feel loved!
Doris Kermen is preceded in death by her parents Lionel and Jeannette Richard, her brothers Real, Peter, and Claude, and her sisters Theresa, Jeannine and Germaine.
Doris is survived her husband Floyd C. Kermen, daughters Kris Petersen and husband Greg, Nadine Palantonio, son Brent E. Kermen and wife Tara, as well as her sisters Giselle, Pierrette, and Madeleine, and brothers Normand and John. She also leaves behind her grandchildren Richard Gobern III, Teyarra Kermen ,Victoria Joseph, Aiden and Preston Kermen, and Paul Petersen.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Little Sisters of the Poor, Jeanne Jugan Residence, 964 Main St. Pawt., R.I. 02860.
The family of Doris Y. Kermen wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the Order of Sisters of the Little Sisters of the Poor, as well as Hospice.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jul. 26, 2020.

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Ruth Brown

July 28, 2020

Our sincere condolences to the Kermen Family! Our prayers are with all of you! We have fond memories of Mrs. Kerman. Your childhood neighbors from Foundry Street. Judi, Esther, German and little Ruthie and the late Mr. & Mrs. José Gutierrez.

Michael Reeder

July 28, 2020

To Brent and Chris, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Mike Reeder

Deb Boory, RN

July 26, 2020

It was a pleasure and privilege to care for Doris at Little Sisters. She was a lovely lady.

Cheryl Kiras

July 26, 2020

Auntie Dot will be missed very deeply. Her humor and kindness has always meant so much. May she Rest In Peace.

Alexis

July 26, 2020

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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