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Doris L. Clifford, 94

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CLIFFORD, DORIS L. (Burrell) of Norwood, formerly of Walpole, passed away peacefully on Feb. 13, 2015, at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Clifford, devoted mother of Thomas E. Clifford, Jr. of Montclair, NJ, Robert A. Clifford and his wife Marie M. Lawrie of Falmouth, Anne C. Whitaker of Chelmsford, the Rev. Paul T. Clifford of Braintree, and the late John V. Clifford. Mother-in-law of the late Paula C. (Crook) Clifford. Loving sister of the late Robert E. Burrell. Cherished grandmother of Robert A. Clifford, Jr. of South Boston, Katherine P. Clifford of Norwood, Suzanne L. Whitaker of Hinesburg, Vermont, and Robert T. Whitaker of Chelmsford. Also survived by four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Doris was a retired teacher at St. Catherine of Siena School in Norwood, MA, and a Girl Scout leader and summer camp director. She was an alumna of Bridgewater State College. Funeral is from the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, 1248 Washington St., Norwood, Thursday Feb. 19, 2015 at 10am followed by a funeral mass at 11am in St. Timothy's Church Norwood, MA. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday Feb. 18, 2015 from 2-4 & 6-8pm. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery, Norwood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to St. Catherine of Siena School, 249 Nahatan St., Norwood, MA. 02062.