Doris Therrien

Rochester - Doris "Dot" Ann Therrien, 76, died at home on January 3, 2011 after a long illness. Born May 27, 1934 in Quincy, MA she was the daughter of the late Walter and Margaret (Delory) Mains. Dot worked for many years at General Electric and over the years had hobbies that included canning, ceramics, and other handcrafts. She loved the sun and for many years vacationed at York Beach, Maine. She also enjoyed spending time in the back yard by the pool with family and friends. Dot was a member of St. Mary Church in Rochester and before becoming ill she was very active as a Eucharistic minister and as a member of the bereavement committee. She often volunteered for other church functions like the annual Christmas penny sale. Those who knew Dot well believe that her most important work as a Christian was in her acceptance and kindness to others. She opened her heart and home to acquaintances and strangers alike and treated everyone like family. Dot will most be remembered as a wife, mother and grandmother. A dedicated wife of 57 years to the late Rene Therrien, together they raised a family that grew to include 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Dot was always busy tending to her work in this role; cooking, cleaning, attending sporting events of her grandchildren and more. Sunday's included dinner for whoever wanted to stop by and birthdays, anniversaries and other life milestones were always celebrated with food, cake and company. Her home was filled with photographs of family, and open to all. Dot's generosity and kindness has touched many lives. She was slight in stature but a very strong woman, the foundation of her family. She is already missed, but her spirit will live-on through her children and grandchildren, her proudest accomplishment. Members of her family include her children Darlene McEwan and husband Wayne of Middleton, NH; Debra Baker and husband James of Rochester, NH; Kathy MacDonald and Dana Doyon of New Durham, NH; and Kristen Cyr and husband Patrick of Springvale, ME; ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren, one brother John Mains, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Rene Therrien in March of 2010, two brothers Walter and William Mains and two sisters Ethel Mains and Bertha Barrette. Family and friends may call Friday January 7, 2011 from 4-8 PM at the R.M. Edgerly and Son Funeral Home, 86 S. Main St. Rochester, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10AM at St. Mary Church located on Lowell St. in Rochester. Burial will take place in St. Mary Cemetery in the spring. Family flowers only, in lieu of flowers donations may be made in Dot's memory to Your VNA, 178 Farmington Rd. Rochester, NH 03867 or Wentworth Hospice, 113 New Rochester Rd. Suite 6, Dover, NH 03820.

Doris Therrien

May 27, 1934 - January 3, 2011