Doreen M. (Lemon) Waz

West Brookfield - Doreen Maud (Lemon) Waz, 73, of West Brookfield, died on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston from a long battle with lung cancer. 

She leaves her loving and devoted husband of 54 years, James Waz; two sons, Brian and Michael Waz; four grandchildren, Cole, Hart, Reed, and Elle Waz; her sister, Karin Gauvin, her brother, Raymond Lemon, Jr., and many friends. She was born in Ware, daughter of the late Raymond and Ottamay (Croteau) Lemon. 

Doreen began her 30-year career in banking as a teller with the former Ware Trust Company.  She was part of the transitions and mergers of the company to the Bank of New England, and Bank of America where she grew in her career to become a branch manager and loan officer. 

Along with her family, she was a long-time member of the United Church of Ware where she volunteered on committees.  She and James were also volunteers and deacons of the Ware Center Meeting House.  She enjoyed feeding and watching the birds around her home, and always had pets by her side.  She enjoyed her many trips to the mountains of New Hampshire.  Of all her titles though, her favorite was being Memé.  She would always be on the sidelines of her grandchildren’s games rooting them on.  She adored and truly loved her family and grandchildren.  

A Funeral Service for Doreen will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 10:30am in the United Church of Ware, 49 Church St., in Ware.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Second Chance Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 136, East Brookfield, MA 01515.

Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East Main St., in West Brookfield is assisting her family with arrangements. 

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