Born in Cohoes, New York, Doris was the daughter of the late Elzear Pelletier and Florence Gregoire, both of whom had immigrated from Canada. Growing up in Cohoes, Doris and her seven siblings spoke French at home, learning English in school.
Doris had a passion for working with her hands and was a gifted seamstress and upholsterer. She took great pride in sewing clothes for her children and even created both of her daughters’ wedding dresses—treasured heirlooms that showcased her love and talent. Her business flourished as she gained recognition for her exceptional custom clothing and alteration skills. In her later years, Doris found joy in counted cross-stitching, creating beautiful framed pictures that she cherished and shared with her family as personal gifts.
Fiercely independent, Doris was a self-reliant and resourceful woman who could solve any problem on her own. She took great pride in fixing anything that needed improvement and could never resist a good garage sale, always finding treasures for a bargain. Above all, Doris had a knack for making people laugh.
Despite her many talents, Doris’s greatest love was her family. Home was her sanctuary, and she found immense happiness simply being with those she cherished. Her warmth, humor, and spirit will forever be remembered by her devoted family and dear friends.
Doris’s absence will be deeply felt, but her legacy lives on in the love she shared, the creations she crafted, and the family she nurtured with her entire heart.
Doris, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother is leaving behind a legacy of countless fond memories. She is predeceased by her first husband, Anthony Mannino; her son, Paul Mannino; her second husband and love of her life, Raymond Bostock; and her siblings, Anthony Pelletier and Margaret Edwards.
Doris’s three beloved children, Debbie Ripps and her husband Bradford of Sparta, NJ; Antoinette DePasquale and her husband Dennis, of Port Jervis, NY; and Mark Mannino and his wife Stephanie from Trinity, NC, cherish their memories of her. Her grandchildren, including Jeffrey and his wife Samara Bowers, Zachary, Molly, Paul and his wife Brittany, Tony, Heather, Lacey, James, and Domenica, will also carry her love in their hearts.
Doris’s great-grandchildren, Jolee, Abby, Ben, Joe, Hannah, Isaiah, Sophia, Marcus, Brianna, Jovanny, Frankie, Mariana, Samara, Landon, Kaeson, Jensen, Addyson, Danielle, and RJ, and her great-great-grandchild, Silver, will carry on her legacy.
The family would also like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated staff at Bristol Glen, including the compassionate nurses, aides, activity aides and other staff. Your kindness, care and support brought comfort, dignity and joy to her days. We are deeply thankful for the love and respect you showed her, and for the many ways you made her feel at home.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorial contributions to be offered to the Alzheimer’s Association through the link below.
A Funeral Service for Doris will be held at her final resting place on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:30am in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery - 200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville, NY 12871.
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