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Doris S. Lynde

January 9, 1921 — January 6, 2010

PEPPERELL - Doris S. (Shattuck) Lynde, age 88, lifelong resident of Pepperell and descendent of the early settlers, died Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer after a brief illness. She was the wife of Burton H. Lynde who survives her and resides in Pepperell.

Born in Nashua, NH, on January 9, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Roger V. and Dorothy (Blood) Shattuck. Mrs. Lynde was educated in the Pepperell School System and was a graduate of Pepperell High School Class of 1939 and the Nashua Business School in Nashua, NH, where she received her degree in business administration. In her earlier years, she was employed at Bemis Bag Co. for several years and later on worked in the Town Accountant's Office for the Town of Pepperell. Mrs. Lynde also worked as the secretary for the Community Church of Pepperell where she was an active member. She was a member of the church Worker's Guild and past member of the Senior Choir and served on several committees. She was also a member of the Pepperell Women's Club.

Besides her husband of 67 years, she is survived by a son, Jon "Jack" W. Lynde and his wife Linda of Pepperell; four daughters, Joan C. Lynde of Santa Teresa, New Mexico, Jean D. Morse of Groton, MA, Joy F. Vilasuso of Pepperell, and Jan M. Colburn and her husband Rob of Pepperell; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by a sister, Phyllis Smith Gardner, and two sons in-law, Edward J. Morse and Ronald J. Vilasuso.

Visiting hours at the MARCHAND FUNERAL HOME, 16 Pleasant St., Pepperell on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at the Community Church of Pepperell. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Pepperell. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Pepperell Community Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 320, Pepperell, MA 01463. Funeral Director, NORMAND E. MARCHAND. For directions and condolences, please visit www.marchandfuneralhome.com

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