NORTH CALDWELL, NJ - The family of Doris Whittemore Dusinberre, 97, has announced that on Friday she passed away peacefully at home. Her family and friends are deeply saddened by their loss and the community will mourn her absence.
Born in Ridgewood to Rexford Byron and Florence Kemp Whittemore, Doris lived in the Caldwells since 1949 before moving to North Caldwell in 1967.
After attending the NJ College for Women, Doris in 1963 purchased Mitchell & McKenna, a Caldwell real estate company which she ran until her retirement in 1987. Doris became well-known in the community as President of the West Essex Multiple Listing System; she was president of the West Essex Board of Realtors twice and also named "Realtor of the Year" on two occasions.
Doris joined the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell in 1950 and later became an Elder, a life member of Women's Fellowship and a Trustee of the Newark Presbytery. As a longtime member of the Building and Grounds Committee, she was instrumental in getting the church an elevator for handicapped accessibility.
Born in Ridgewood to Rexford Byron and Florence Kemp Whittemore, Doris lived in the Caldwells since 1949 before moving to North Caldwell in 1967.
After attending the NJ College for Women, Doris in 1963 purchased Mitchell & McKenna, a Caldwell real estate company which she ran until her retirement in 1987. Doris became well-known in the community as President of the West Essex Multiple Listing System; she was president of the West Essex Board of Realtors twice and also named "Realtor of the Year" on two occasions.
Doris joined the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell in 1950 and later became an Elder, a life member of Women's Fellowship and a Trustee of the Newark Presbytery. As a longtime member of the Building and Grounds Committee, she was instrumental in getting the church an elevator for handicapped accessibility.
"Doris was a faithful Presbyterian," a family member commented.
"She also loved Lake George and enjoyed her home in Bolton Landing,
where she was always surrounded by family and loving friends.
Her family roots were generational in Bolton
and she continued the tradition with years of having her family around her."
Doris' Family
Doris was predeceased by her husband, David W. Dusinberre, and her brother, Jack Whittemore. She is survived by:
Doris was predeceased by her husband, David W. Dusinberre, and her brother, Jack Whittemore. She is survived by:
- Doris' Children
Diane Kesler
Robert W. Dusinberre and his wife, Lorraine
John R. Dusinberre and his wife, Susan
- Doris' Grandchildren
Terri Pennington
Scott Grant
Kate Dusinberre
Tyler Curran
Brian Dusinberre
- Doris' Great-Grandchildren
Thomas and Zachary Pennington
Memorial Arrangements
The memorial arrangements for Doris Dusinberre are as follows:
The memorial arrangements for Doris Dusinberre are as follows:
- Wake
Codey & Jones Funeral Home
54 Roseland Avenue, Caldwell - Tuesday, Jan. 20
2pm to 5pm
7pm to 9pm
- Tuesday, Jan. 20
- Memorial Liturgy
First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell
326 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell - Wednesday, Jan. 21
11am
Message of Condolence
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Codey & Jones Funeral Home of Caldwell. Notes of sympathy may be written to the family online here.
Memorial Donations
In lieu of flowers, donations to the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell or the Women's Fellowship of the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell would be greatly appreciated:
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Codey & Jones Funeral Home of Caldwell. Notes of sympathy may be written to the family online here.
Memorial Donations
In lieu of flowers, donations to the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell or the Women's Fellowship of the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell would be greatly appreciated:
- First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell
Attn: First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell Memorial Fund
In Recognition of Doris Dusinberre
326 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell 07006
- First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell
Attn: Women's Fellowship of the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell
In Recognition of Doris Dusinberre
326 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell 07006
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