Doris Farnham

Doris Nellie (McPherson) Farnham, 81, died peacefully Aug. 17, 2018. Doris was born in St. Francis, Maine, the daughter of Hanford and Marguerite (Dubois) McPherson.

Doris loved to travel, read, do crafts, and spend time with her family. She spent years working in retail and banking; her outgoing and warm personality made her work more than a profession – she truly enjoyed making others’ lives better. Her greatest joy was in spending time with her family and extended family.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Mary Ann and Stewart LaRocque; her son Donald Lagasse Jr.; her son and daughter-in-law Scott and Teresa Lagasse; and her son and daughter-in-law Rodney and Allison Eno Lagasse. She also leaves six grandchildren Shannon Holl, Amanda Bateman, Ashley Graham, Echo Granger, Colt Lagasse, Wade Lagasse; her brothers and sister Raymond, Roy, Neal, Herb, and Irene; and great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She is predeceased by her parents Hanford and Marguerite (Dubois) McPherson; brothers Melvin, Robert, Lesley, Peter; sister Linda; her husbands Donald Lagasse Sr. and James Farnham; and her grandson Hal J. Buntele Jr.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at the VFW on River Street in Springfield, Vt., Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018 from 2–6 p.m. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011,
Washington, DC 20090-6011.

Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vt. is assisting with arrangements.

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