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Doris Roe Obituary
West Brookfield - Doris M. (Hill) Roe, 94, of West Main St., died Sunday, May 1, 2016 in Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer.
She leaves three daughters, Leslie Roe McCabe and her husband Jack of Yarmouth Port, MA, Shelley Roe of Princeton, NJ and Holly Roe-Garceau and her husband Ronald Garceau of West Brookfield; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Lester S. Roe and brother, Arthur Hill. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Arthur and Doris (Hughes) Hill and lived most of her life in Catskill, NY before moving to West Brookfield in 2003.
Doris was the school secretary for Irving Elementary School in Catskill, NY for 30 years before retiring in 1982. Her years in Catskill were filled with many activities, including Garden Club, delivering Meals on Wheels, PTA and belonging to the Methodist Church.
She was a member of the First Congregational Church in West Brookfield and a founding member of the infamous coffee group at Dunkin Donuts in West Brookfield. Her generosity, kindness and sense of humor was infectious.
She was loved by all especially her adoring family and family pets.
A Celebration of Life Service for Doris will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the First Congregational Church in West Brookfield. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115. Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East Main St., West Brookfield is assisting her family with arrangements.
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Karen Erikson
May 13, 2016
Doris will be missed by many, including me. What a special lady! My condolences to all the family and especially MFH.
May 10, 2016
I only met Doris a few times at Dunkin Donuts thru Marilyn Valeries. What a lovely Lady!
Kate Thurber, Waynesville, N.C.
Seth Roe
May 7, 2016
Always remember there was nothing worth sharing like the love that let us share our name.
I'll always remember her kind, positive, loving spirit. She brightened the room and was always willing to share some good conversation. Watching women like Margaret and Doris Roe lead by example and show us how to be a Roe will live in my heart, mind and soul forever.
She made the world a better place and I am honored to have known her. Wish I could be there to give you all a hug. Much love.
Seth from the southern Roe family.
May 7, 2016
Sorry for your...so nice you had her so long...Sharon Van Dyke Kampfer
May 7, 2016
Holly, I am so sorry for your loss. She lived a good, long life and you are fortunate to have had her with you for so long. My deepest condolences.
Roberta
Janet Guy-Hamilton
May 7, 2016
Holly, Leslie , Shelley ......your mom was " one of a kind" , sweet, kind and generous....lots of love and prayers.
Janet
John Hildenbrand
May 7, 2016
Holly: I remember mom like yesterday, always had a kind word a very sweet lady heaven has received another angel God Bless.
Colleen Polletta
May 5, 2016
Holly,
So sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a lovely lady you were lucky enough to call mom. We are thinking of you all.
May 5, 2016
A beautiful lady, and an honor to have known her, a real honest loving women.. her hug, her kiss, and her welcome each an everytime we made a trip up north will be missed,God has one beautiful angel now..love you Doris and thank you for being moms sis...love and prayers up to heaven always,linda and rocco
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