Doris Simonelli, 94, of Grafton

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Doris SimonelliGrafton – Doris Simonelli, 94, passed away peacefully at Lifecare of Leominster on June 21, 2023, in Leominster, MA. She had been residing at Manor on The Hill in Leominster.

She is survived by her two sons, James Simonelli and his wife Diana of Grafton, Robert Simonelli and his partner Kerry Orton of Auburn, her grandchildren Gina Simonelli, Maria Meyers, Julia Vulter, Anna Fraser, Linnea Jordan, Farrell Mead and her great grandchildren Harper and Theo Meyers and Emma Vulter, her sister-in-law Jean Gray and niece Joanne Gray.

Doris is predeceased by her Husband of 67 years Robert Simonelli, her brother Robert Briggs, her 3 half-sisters Rita Hall, Marie Carney and Agnes Dillon.

Doris was born in Oakdale, MA to the late Mary F (Reardon) and Elmer J. Briggs. Doris was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy.

She worked for many years at the Grafton Suburban Credit Union where she greeted all with her welcoming smile.

Doris was a gifted singer who performed leading roles in the Worcester County Light Opera Club productions of Carousel and Carnival. She also sang for weekly services at Saint Mary’s church in Grafton.

Doris loved to travel with her husband Robert and had fond memories of her trips to Italy, France and Germany. Doris had a great love of dogs and spent many Sunday afternoons with her family, grandchildren, and all the family dogs.

Doris was a very caring person to all who knew her and maintained a positive attitude and the ability to laugh at life to the end. She had a beloved character attribute of making strangers, friends and family feel better about themselves, even after a short encounter, with her never ending complements. Doris was well loved and will be sorely missed.

Please honor Doris with a memorial donation to the Massachusetts/New Hampshire Alzheimer’s Association (309 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham MA 02452)

There will be a private service for immediate family members at Roney Funeral Home in North Grafton. Doris will be laid to rest privately at Pine Grove Cemetery in North Grafton next to her beloved husband Robert.

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