Doreen M. Gammons

Born November 14, 1929 in Poughkeepsie, NY to Vera and William Clark, she attended Walnut Hill

School in Natick, MA, Penn Hall Junior College in Chambersburg, PA, and was a graduate of Wells College

Aurora, NY. She received a master’s degree from Syracuse University. On June 12th, 1954 Doreen was

given away by her beloved step-father Arnold Hanchett and married the love of her life, James

Gammons in Syracuse, NY. They later traveled all over the world together.

Doreen taught elementary school for many years. Doreen was an accomplished oil painter, and taught

decorative painting for many, many years. She was active in local painting groups and taught decorative

painting in her home studio for over 35 years. She enjoyed her painting and students so much, many of

her students became close friends that she treasured. She loved hosting her annual holiday open house

for friends and students. Doreen will be especially remembered for her kindness, patience and sense of

humor!

Survivors include her daughters Karen (Stuart) Thomas of Saratoga Springs NY, Connie (Ron) Harris of

Killingworth, Granddaughter Amanda Thomas of Saratoga Springs NY, step brother James C. Hanchett of

New York City. Doreen was pre-deceased in 1992 by her husband James, and her step sister Effie

Hanchett.

Calling hours will be held Friday August 17th from 6-8PM at Swan Funeral Home, 80 E Main St. Clinton. A

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1030am on Saturday August 18th at St. Mary’s Church, 54 Grove St. Clinton, CT. Following the mass, the burial will be at Beaver Brook Cemetery, RT 145 Clinton. The family wishes to thank all those who cared for her and touched her life.