Dorris (Reeves) Berger

BERGER- Dorris (Reeves), on December 22, 2016. Born in 1926, recently from Orchard Cove, Canton, MA, formerly from Sharon, MA, Dorris grew up in Providence, RI, the fourth of 11 siblings. Married for 64 years to the late Edward Berger; mother of three children: Marci Berger Nemhauser ( Robert), Stephen James Berger (Pattie), and Barbara Berger Jackson ( Berne) ; 5 grandchildren: Jennifer Nemhauser (Matt Offenbacher) , Brian Nemhauser (Rachel), Seth Berger (Heather), Jenessa Berger, Catherine Dale (Josh) and 4 great grandchildren: Isaac, Nathaniel, Russell and Cora . Dorris is lovingly remembered by her siblings: Shirley Reeves, Norma Rachlin, Abbott Reeves, June Boyce, Eleanor Hoffman, Channing Reeves, Bruce Reeves, Martha Reeves, Ruth Olive Patashnick, and the late William Reeves. Dorris graduated Endicott College, and Bridgewater State University. She was the co-Chair of CJP’s Women’s Division and Grand Gifts Campaign, a trustee of the Sharon Public Library and served as an ombudsman for the State Office of Elder Affairs. Dorris was also an active volunteer benefiting the Sisterhood of Temple Israel of Sharon, the Endicott College Alumni Council, the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Roslindale, and the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in West Roxbury. Her most recent efforts were at Orchard Cove where she volunteered at the Nursing Home. Dorris had an amazing connection with animals, most recently with Lily, a pug belonging to her son and daughter-in law. When living in Sharon, all the neighborhood dogs knew to stop by her house for their treat! She made an impact wherever she went and was beloved by many. Her kindness and compassion for others will be missed. Services in the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, on Monday, December 26, 2016 at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Friends of Sharon Council on Aging, 219 Massapoag Ave., Sharon, MA  02067,  Sharon Public Library, 11 N. Main St. Sharon, MA  02067 or Ilse Marks Food Pantry, 121 Seaver St. Stoughton, MA  02072.