Doris B. Wilson

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Robert Ward of Danbury, three beloved grandsons. Jeffrey Bollaro and spouse Stephanie of Aurora, Colorado, Brian Bollaro and spouse Jennifer, and Gregory Bollaro and spouse Laura, all of New Milford; by six great-grandchildren, Nathan, Tyler, Jackson, Brayden, Abigail and Sadie and by several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brother, Robert Bodine, her dear friend, Clara Montroy, and twin great-granddaughters, Emma and Samantha Bollaro.

Doris graduated from Upsala College in East Orange, NJ, where she played on the women’s basketball team and served on the debating team. She subsequently earned a Master’s degree from New Jersey State Teacher’s College. She taught elementary school in Roselle Park, NJ and in Pompton Lakes, NJ until her retirement in 1985 when she moved to Danbury. She was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church and served as a volunteer for Danbury Hospital. Doris was an avid New York Mets fan and in earlier years thoroughly enjoyed watching the roller derby. She also enjoyed many excursions with her grandsons.

Funeral services will be held at Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury, on Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Fair View Cemetery, Westfield, NJ. Friends may call at Green Funeral home on Friday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Fairfield County, 607 Main Ave., Norwalk, CT 06851.