Doris M. Umbro

Doris M. Umbro

Doris M. (Spinney) Umbro of Malden, formerly of Charlestown, died in the Melrose - Wakefield Hospital on Friday, April 27, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer with her loving family by her side. Born on November 7, 1934 in East Boston, Doris was the daughter of the late Harold and Helen (Duggan) Spinney. Doris was raised and educated in Charlestown and was a graduate of the Girls' High School in Boston. Doris soon went to work with the now known AT&T Company as a telephone operator in 1956. She was a dedicated employee throughout the years until her retirement in 1989. Doris married her sweetheart, Richard P. Umbro in Sacred Hearts Church in Malden on July 3, 1960. The couple moved around briefly after their marriage before settling in Malden to begin their family. Doris and Richard spent almost 52 years in marriage together, raising and caring for their family until her passing. Doris was a member of the AT&T Pioneers, and association that helped raised funds for various charities. Doris was also an avid shopper, most especially in Boston at Filenes and Jordan Marsh.

Doris is survived by her husband, Richard P. Umbro of Malden, her daughter, Lynne Diamond of Malden, her brothers, Roberts Spinney of Malden, William Spinney of Wakefield, and Raymond Spinney of Malden, as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her two sisters, Ruth Walsh and Margaret Leonard.

Funeral will be held from the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Hearts Church, 297 Main Street, Malden at 10 AM. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Fr. Daniel J. Hickey, Pastor of Sacred Hearts Church will be officiating.

Visitation will be held in the funeral home on Monday, April 30, 2012 from 4 to 8 PM.

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