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Mary Elizabeth “Mary Beth” Spangler Doerr, 85

June 29, 2015

Mary Elizabeth Spangler Doerr (Mary Beth) age 85, a resident of Willow Valley Retirement Community in Lancaster, PA, passed away June 29, 2015 after a long illness. She was born in Lancaster on November 11, 1929 to Richard L. and Mary A. Spangler and was the oldest of six children. She was a 1947 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society, the glee club and a majorette. Mary Beth married Louis F. Doerr of Lancaster, PA, in 1950 and over the years, they lived in various locations as Lou advanced in his career with General Electric, US Steel, and the DuPont Company. Mary worked for Armstrong Industries and the National Radiator Company. She was a quintessential homemaker, seamstress, gardener and decorator of their many beautiful homes in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Delaware. Mary was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, and grandmother with a heart of gold.
Mary Beth was preceded in death by her loving husband, Louis, of 49 years. She is survived by her daughters and their spouses, Mary and Coleman duPont of Wilmington, DE; Patricia and Robert Devlin of Saline, MI; Rose Marie and Ronald Sager of Julian, PA; four grandchildren, Nicole duPont, James duPont, Shawn Devlin, and Kathryn Devlin and four great-grandchildren, Luke and Noah Devlin, Addison Lenga and Jack Harris.
She is also survived by her sisters, Dolores Denuel of Elizabethtown, Rose Marie Mustard of Mechanicsburg, Nancy Lusk of Lancaster, and Margaret Walls of Lancaster.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am on Friday, July 3, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 119 South Prince St., Lancaster, PA 17603. Interment will follow mass in St. Joseph’s New Catholic Cemetery.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations can be sent to AseraCare Hospice, 280 Granite Run Dr. #180, Lancaster, PA 17601.

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July 03, 2015

Friends from Klair Est, Wilmington De many years ago.  Mary was our son Dan’s godmother
Gordon & Maryann HEndry

July 01, 2015

Love you Grandma.  I can totally see Mary apart of some “glee” club as mentioned.  That was her flowerful, colorful, wonderful hearted attitude about everything.  She always beemed with positivitiy unseen in todays society as much.  She was the person to leave extra tip, give a random stranger a compliment in line at a grocery store.  Loved the decorations, pool parties, and cooking secrets she shared.  HER, legacy continues and now with her love Lou with her in heaven.  I know he longed her return, as she held on thru ups and downs over the past years.  It was like her spirit so strong wanted to continue to make a difference in as many lives as possible.  I know she made a difference in my mom’s and my whole families.  And she will be missed greatly.  With a smile as I look up I, I know I will do the best I can to attempt to help others for the rest of my life.  A great inspiration to all, Mary E. Doerr, we love and will miss you.  The Devlin Family – Shawn / Nicole / Devin / Landen / Noah / Luke

July 01, 2015

My Grandma was strong, poised, loving, charming and graceful. I loved her very much and will always remember the summers we had playing in the pool in Wilmington. You will forever remain in my heart and soul, guiding me to become even half the woman you were. Kathryn Devlin – Grandaughter. 

Services
Friday, July 03, 2015
10:00 AM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
119 S. Prince St.
Lancaster, PA
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