- Date Of Birth: July 25, 1927
- Date Of Death: November 21, 2022
- State: Massachusetts
Doris M. Bailey, 95, of Upton passed away quietly on Monday, November 21, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 25, 1927 in Upton, to the late Joseph Couture and Juliette (Arguin) Couture. In addition to her parents Doris was predeceased by her husband Richard B. Bailey, infant son Richard Bailey and infant daughter Baby Girl Bailey. Also preceding her in death were her brother Paul Couture of Maryland and sister Madeline (Couture) LaBastie of Mendon.
Doris was a lifelong resident of Upton, she was born on School Street and spent the last 75 years of her life on North Main Street. Doris was a hard-worker her whole life, she was pulled from school at a young age to work the family farm, then managed her own household after being married to her husband who was wounded and disabled in World War II. She helped care for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, along with providing child care to many family members, and neighborhood children. She enjoyed family parties where she would be one of the first people on the dance floor if she heard polka music playing. She will always be remembered as being a loving, caring, compassionate woman who also could set one in their place with just a stern look. She always instilled in others that family was first and to also remember where you come from.
