Doris Rhodes

December 29, 1927 - August 10, 2014

Doris E. Rhodes, 86, of Nashua, NH died Sunday August 10, 2014 at Nashua Crossing in Nashua, NH surrounded by her loving family. Doris was born in Queens, NY on December 29th, 1927 daughter of the late Theodore and Hulda (Kristoffersson) Gundersen and was also predeceased by her loving husband Bert Rhodes of Manhatten, NY; a son Steven Rhodes and a sister June Gundersen. Doris was a faithful Christian and active member of the Wading River Congregational church for over 40 years. She was the previous Chairwoman of the Christian Women’s Club of Long Island where she was also the featured speaker on dozens of events for many years. She started and ran the first preschool in Wading River, NY. She also was active in many civic organizations in New York and New Hampshire including chairing the Wading River, NY 300th Anniversary Celebration in 1971.  Later in life she enjoyed many hours of playing Bridge, working out puzzles and participating in Bible study groups at Nashua Crossings. Above all, family was most important to Doris. She was the organizer and host for many large family reunions in NY and in NH. She will be missed deeply by those that had the wonderful opportunity to know her. Doris is survived by two sons, Eric Rhodes and wife Kathleen of Chelmsford, MA and Christopher Rhodes and wife Marybeth of Chantilly, VA; six grandchildren, Kristin, Timmothy, Katherine, Joshua, Kara, Jeffrey and many dear friends. Visiting Hours Will be Held on Sunday August 17th from 3-5pm in the Dumont Sullivan Funeral Home, Nashua, NH. Burial to take place at the Wading River Cemetery on Monday August 18th at 2pm. To leave a message of condolence, or get directions, please visit www.dumontsullivan.com. The Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home in Nashua is in charge of arrangements.