Doris Cureton

She was born in Rumford Maine on December 5, 1922 a daughter of Louis and Alice (Richard) McGrath.

Doris was educated in Rumford schools and was a graduate of Stephens High School Class of 1941.

She served as a SGT in the US Air Force during WWII.

Doris lived with her daughter Donna Martin for 10 years in Auburn.

She was a communicant of the Parish of the Holy Savior and was a member of the Daughters of Isabella.

Doris loved painting terra cotta pots, decorating, and knitting scarves. She also loved cooking for her family.

One of Doris’ dreams was to visit Ireland, which she did in 2003 and 2005. She loved her dog Maddie.

Doris brought joy and happiness to everyone she met.

Surviving are her children, Donna Martin and partner Tom Ames of Auburn, Barbara Ferland and husband Jerry of Rumford, Joyce Beaudoin and husband Mike of Green, James Cureton of Rumford, Mary Hubbard and partner Brad McKeen of Canton, and Steve Cureton of Rumford; twenty grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Samuel W. Cureton, Jr., a daughter Faye Cureton, a brother William McGrath, and four sisters, Elaine Foley, Susan, Jo and Linda.