Doris E. Newman

Doris E. Nicklaus ‘Nikki” Newman, 91, of Forestdale passed away Feb. 1, 2017 at Cape Heritage-Radius Health Care in Sandwich after a period of declining health.

She was a longtime resident of Forestdale, where she and her late husband, William, raised their four children. Surviving children are Dennis (Mary Ann) Newman of Forestdale, David (Diane) of VT, Susan (Ed) Foley of ME, and Judith (Mark) McDonnell of Forestdale. She also leaves behind 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren 2 great-great grandchildren.

Doris was born and raised in Syracuse, New York, one of 8 children of German parents, John & Myrtle Nicklaus. As a young adult, she came to Cape Cod and worked at Otis AFB as a translator at the POW camp. She met and married her husband William, and settled in Forestdale. While raising their children, they owned and operated a home improvement business and later, Cape Cod Archery.

Doris will be remembered for her homemaking skills, especially her Christmas cookies, porcelain dolls, dollhouses, and needle work of many types. She cherished her family, faith, and friends. She will be dearly missed.

Friends and relatives are invited to the visitation and service on Tues. Feb. 7th at Nickerson Bourne Funeral Home, Sandwich. Visitation is at 10AM followed by the service at 11AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be sent to Cape Heritage-Radius Health Care, 37 Rte. 6A, Sandwich or Hospice Services of Massachusetts 2527 Cranberry Highway, Wareham Ma 02571

Arrangements under the direction of Nickerson~Bourne Funeral Home, Sandwich, MA.