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Doris Bresse Obituary
She was born in Strafford, NH on March 28th, 1934 to the late Frank and Alma (Gagnon) Roby. Raised in Stratford, she was a graduate of Stratford High School.
Doris worked for many years at Zyla's in Merrimack. Toots enjoyed playing bingo in her younger years, camping, crossword puzzles and going to mass. She was a huge fan of the Boston Red Sox, but most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends laughing.
She was pre-deceased by her husband Edmund Bresse in 2006, 4 brothers and 5 sisters.
Surviving family members include four daughters, Lisa Hagen, Kelly Chavanelle, Kim Bresse and Betty St. Onge; seven grandchildren, Deanna, Jaclyn, Taylor, Amy, Jessica, Aubrey and Zachary; seven great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.
Visitation hours will be held at the Rivet Funeral Home, 425 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 from 5 - 7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 16 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack on Friday, October 3rd at 9:30 AM. Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Doris Bresse
Dennis and Nan Speight
October 1, 2025
Laughter filled the room whenever Aunt Tootie was around. Such a special aunt. Condolences to her family -- they will miss her dearly -- we all will. Rest in Peace Aunt Tootie.
Paul Zyla
October 1, 2025
Toots always had a smile and a kind word for everyone-RIP my friend
Judie Belanger
October 1, 2025
I worked with Toots at Zyla's many years ago. She always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. My thoughts are with her family. She will be missed.
Heather Bailey
September 30, 2025
My heart goes out to your family during this difficult time.
Lori Foster
September 29, 2025
You WILL be missed my dear auntie! You not only supported your 4 beautiful daughters but you were an influence on many of us! Even though you were my mother’s aunt she considered you a sister. You were blunt and to the point which I LOVE! You loved your family your kids, their kids and great grand children. AND the Red Sox . I’m SO thankful I changed my plans this summer and we were able to come see you! You have touched A LOT of lives!. More than you know. Rest easy dear aunt. Until we meet again ❤❤❤
Danny and Susie Lepine
September 29, 2025
She was the most amazing and loving aunt. We will miss her dearly, but Danny will always be thinking of you when he watches those Red Sox ❤❤
The Staff of George R. Rivet Funeral Home
September 30, 2025
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Rivet Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. - Merrimack425 Daniel Webster Highway P.O. Box 86, Merrimack, NH 03054
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