Doris G. Simons 85, of Berlin, passed into the arms of the Lord July 30, 2013 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer Disease.   Doris was the daughter of the late Burton and Florence (Dennery) Goodwin and was the wife of Robert Simons her devoted and loving husband with whom she made her home and was married to for 63 years.  Born in Hartford and graduated from Buckley High School before going to work at the Travelers Insurance Company. She also worked for Crest Tractor Company and then for General Equities for 18 years before retiring.  Doris was a faithful parishioner of St. Paul Church in Kensington, a member of St. Paul Ladies Guild, a member of the Berlin Fire Department ladies auxiliary and belonged to AARP for many years.

Besides her husband Doris is survived by her loving children, two daughters and son-in-law Ruth Simons of Coventry, Nancy and Alex Dlugolenski of Meriden, one son and daughter in-law James and Debra Simons of Berlin, one grandson Mark Dlugolenski of Meriden, two brothers and sisters in-laws Richard and Shirley Simons of Berlin, Leroy and Polly Simons of East Hartford, a sister and brother in-law Barbara and Peter Karoll of Kensington.  Doris’s Nieces and Nephews Carolyn, Russell, David, Sherri Simons, Jeff and Randy Karoll, Debbie Massey and Linda Coulter.

Friends and family are invited to call on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Kensington, CT. 

Services will be on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 9:00 am at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at Saint Paul Church, 467 Alling Street. Kensington.

Burial at Maple Cemetery in Berlin will follow.

Donations may be made to St. Paul Church, 467 Alling Street, Kensington or to the VNA of Berlin, 240 Kensington Road, Kensington.

To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.berlinmemorialfuneralhome.com

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