Joseph R. Dorr Obituary (1930 - 2013)

Joseph R. Dorr, 83, a resident of Chelmsford and former Wayland resident, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband for 60 years of Anne L. (Maloney) Dorr, who died on June 4, 2013. He was born in Boston on June 17, 1930, and was a son of the late Joseph and Frieda (Weitz) Dorr. Prior to Josephs retirement, he was employed as an appraiser by Middlesex Truck and Coach in Boston. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed gardening and watching the New England sports teams. His greatest joy came from spending time in the company of his loving family, and his faithful dogs Josie and Henry. He is survived by his four children, Joseph Dorr and his wife Marie of Wayland, MA, Barbara Dorr of Lancaster, MA, Mary Lawrence and her husband Michael of Chelmsford and Deborah Nagle and her husband Richard of Chelmsford; Five grandchildren; Emilee Dorr, Joseph Dorr, Sarah Lawrence, Becky Lawrence and Callie Nagle; his sister, Barbara Lynch of Attleboro; and many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Robert Dorr and Ralph Dorr. Visitation will be held at the Blake Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St. Chelmsford on Thursday, September 12, 2013 from 5 to 8 pm. His Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 11:00 am at St. Mary Church, 25 North Rd. Chelmsford. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Josephs name to the Disabled American Veterans, P. O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250. . Visitation September 12, 2013 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information September 13, 2013 11:00am, Saint Mary Catholic Church 25 North Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Interment Location Interment will be private.