Doris Marie Doran, age 100, of Island Heights, NJ, passed away on March 17, 2019, at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ. She was born to Theodore and Florence (Matthews) Austin in Jersey City, NJ, and lived in Jersey City and Toms River before moving to Island Heights in 1991. Doris was one of seven daughters. Throughout her lifetime, she was employed as a bookkeeper-receptionist. She found great joy and fulfillment in providing a loving home for her family. Her cooking skills were impeccable and memorable to the palate. The fondest memories were made when gathered around her table.
Doris was predeceased by her beloved husband Raymond J. Doran in 1984, her son Briant Doran, her grandson Austin Doran, and five sisters. She is survived by four children: Robyn Rizzolo and husband Robert of Island Heights, NJ, with whom she lived; Florence Collello and husband Robert of Morganville, NJ; Raymond Doran and wife Doris of Albrightsville, PA; and Donald Doran and wife Lillian of Island Heights, NJ. Doris is also survived by daughter-in-law Eileen Doran of Lakewood, NJ; her “little sister” Arlene Wolf of Folsom, Louisiana, eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 21st, from 2 to 4, and 7 to 9 PM, at the Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main Street, Toms River, NJ 08753. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, March 22nd, 10 AM at St. Joseph RC Church, 685 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ. Burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, 56-80 Cedar Grove Road in Toms River.
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