PORTLAND – Doris T. DeFilipp of Rumford passed away Monday, Aug. 21, shortly after arrival at Maine Medical Center. She was doing what she loved best, taking care of one of her grandchildren.

She was born in Rumford on Dec. 5, 1932, the daughter of Franois and Georgianna Lemieux Mailhot. She graduated from Stephens High School, Class of 1951. She was engaged on her graduation day to Joseph P. DeFilipp, whom she married on Jan. 26, 1952, at St John’s Church in Rumford.

They were married for 52 years when Joe passed away Jan. 31, 2004. She was a homemaker for many years until her children were all in school. At that time she began her career at Zayre’s. She loved working there with all her new friends. She retired from Zayre’s 20 years ago to take care of her grandchildren, which she did for the rest of her life. She cherished her family and showed us how strong and independent she was since losing her husband. She was an inspiration to all.

She was a member of St. Athanasius and St. John’s Parish, Sons of Italy, Bomberettes bowling league, Wednesday night couples bowling league in the winter and Bocce in the summer. She also played cards on Sunday night and Tuesday afternoon with friends. She also enjoyed playing cribbage with her friend Pauline.

She loved her friends and family and stayed active all her life, and had recently started joining her sisters at the local bingos. She was a great bowler, often getting high single and high triple. She was an avid reader and loved going to the movies, a love she shared with her daughter Debbie. She and Joe were known for dancing the polka at weddings and celebrations, much to the delight of their children and family. Every occasion was special in their household, especially birthdays.

She is survived by her children, Steven and wife, Diane (Madore), Kathryn and husband, Lee Gallant, Debbie Buotte, Andrea and husband, John Flaherty, Lisa and Mark Averill; grandchildren, Angela and husband, John Madigan, Jason Buotte, Jennifer Buotte, Craig DeFilipp, Kaitlyn DeFilipp, Karen Flaherty, Samantha Averill, Brad and wife, Liza Gallant, Jane and husband, Brock Clukey, Brittany Gallant, Jessica and husband, Norman Voter, Colby Averill and Brett Averill; great-grandchildren, Emma Clukey and Isabelle Madigan and expecting Paisley Clukey in November; sisters, Blanche McLeod, Jeanne and husband, Gerard LaBrecque, Theresa and husband, Dick Cioffa; brother-in-law, Pat DeFilipp and wife, Aldona; sisters-in-law, Frances DeFilipp, Fannie DeFilipp, Andrea DeFilipp, Olive Umbro; brother-in-law, James Perry; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband; infant daughter, Karen; sister, Lorraine and husband, Raymond Ball; brothers-in-law, Malcolm McLeod, Dominic, Vito, Salvatore and John DeFilipp; sisters-in-law, Antoinette and husband, Vito Umbro, Rose and Tom Gallant and Mary Perry.