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Doris E. “Dutchie” Skala

Published: March 8, 2014 7 Condolences

Doris

1924 – 2014

Danielson – Doris E. “Dutchie” (Simpson) Skala, 89, formerly of Maple Court, and Massachusetts, died Friday, March 7, 2014, in the Pierce Memorial Baptist Home in Brooklyn, CT. She is the loving wife of the late Robert E. Skala.  Born in Franklin, MA, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Edith (Little) Simpson.

Doris is survived by three daughters Tamara Kelley of Longmeadow, MA, Kathleen Bouchard of Chicopee, MA, and Barbara Dexter and her husband Todd of Sterling, CT; a brother Lewis Simpson of CA, a sister Mildred Beers of FL, beloved grandchildren, great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Doris’ Life on Saturday, March 15, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of the Pierce Memorial Baptist Nursing and Rehabilitation Home, 44 Canterbury Rd., Brooklyn, CT. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Doris’ memory may be made to the Pierce Memorial Baptist Nursing and Rehab Resident Council, 44 Canterbury Rd., Brooklyn, CT 06234.  Arrangements entrusted the Gilman Funeral Home. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Brooklyn, Celebration of Doris’ Life, Chapel of the Pierce Memorial Baptist Nursing and Rehabilitation Home, Chicopee, CT, Danielson, Doris E. “Dutchie” Skala, Funeral, Gilman & Valade, Gilman Funeral Home, Longmeadow, MA, Massachusetts, Memorial, Pierce Memorial Baptist Home, Sterling

Condolence Messages

  1. Beth Pridgen (Punky)

    March 8, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    To family:
    I am praying for your peace and comfort. I have such fond memories of Auntie Dutchie, always smiling, always laughing. She will be missed!
    XXOO Beth (Punky)

  2. Debra Harvey

    March 10, 2014 at 10:11 am

    Barbara
    I am so sorry for your loss.
    Deb

  3. Leslie Packer

    March 10, 2014 at 10:21 am

    I am so sorry for you loss. I pray that precious memories and love will ease your sadness.
    Leslie

  4. Greg

    March 10, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    Barbara, I hope joyful memories and love will sustain you during this most difficult time. God bless you and your family.

    Greg

  5. Marsha Standish

    March 11, 2014 at 8:26 am

    Barbara, My thoughts and prayers are with you and I know that you Mother shall remain deeply within you heart forever. Marsha

  6. Charylene McCain

    March 14, 2014 at 12:27 am

    My beloved Aunt Dutchie. Rest in peace my beautiful Aunt. My aunt told me so many family stories and happy memories. She was a faithful believer and shared he thoughts on religion with me often. God bless you Aunt Dutchie. I love you and I miss you! God bless all my cousins and extended family members. Charylene Simpson McCain and family (eldest daughter of Charles Simpson, her brother)

  7. Dawn Elizabeth Fitzgerald (Simpson)

    March 14, 2014 at 12:47 am

    Auntie Dutchie was such a wonderful Aunt. She always had a kind word and lots of stories to tell. She is the reason I love to sew. She taught me when I was very young. She is and always will be in my heart and a part of my soul. I love you Auntie Dutchie!!!!!! RIP.

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