Doris Allard

February 26, 2015

96, of Stafford Springs, previously of Wethersfield and East Hartford, loving wife to the late Donald T. Allard, passed away on Thursday (February 26, 2015) at Evergreen Health Care Center. She was born in Winooski, VT. a daughter of the late Joseph and Emma (Couture) Dupuis. Doris worked for many years as an office manager for Bloomfield Health Care Center. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, assembling jigsaw puzzles, and was an avid reader, She was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Wethersfield and was a part of the Ladies Guild. She leaves behind two daughters Beverly Merrifield of Wethersfield and Bonnie Lewandowski and husband Michael of Suffield; her beloved grandchildren Douglas Merrifield and wife Kim of Glastonbury, Paige Merrifield and companion Al Giangrande of Westbrook, and Todd Riley of Broadbrook; two great grandchildren Julia and John Merrifield. She also leaves a sister-in-law Gladys Landry of South Burlington, VT.; a beloved friend Ruth LaCroix of East Hartford; a niece Barbara Goulding of Florida, and many more nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Florence Audette and her son-in-law whom she adored Jack Merrifield. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Evergreen for their loving and compassionate care given to Doris over the last several years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday (March 3, 2015) 11 AM at Sacred Heart Church, Wethersfield. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at the Rose Hill Funeral Home 580 Elm St. Rocky Hill, just prior to leaving for church. In lieu of flowers those wishing may make donations Evergreen Health Care Center Recreation Fund 205 Chestnut Hill Rd. Stafford Srings, CT. 06096