FAIRFIELD – Doris A. Oliver, 98, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, at Augusta Center for Health and Rehabilitation.

She was born in Caribou on May 21, 1923, the daughter of the late Winfield and Annie (Drake) Brawn.

Doris was employed for many years with the Red Star Laundromat in Waterville as well as with Colby College.

She had a great life. She and her husband, Rodney enjoyed traveling around the state, talking with friends on the CB radio, and going out to eat. Doris liked acrylic painting, loved flowers, and especially enjoyed spending time with her family. She had many family reunions in her yard. She was so loved by all her family and will be deeply missed.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Rodney Oliver; her son, Kenneth Wakefield; her granddaughter, Rhonda Wakefield; and her daughter-in-law, Mary Wakefield.

Doris will be sadly missed by her children, Theresa Wakefield, Richard Wakefield, and Kempton Wakefield; her grandsons, Kempton Wakefield, Jr. and his wife, Debra, Michael Wakefield, Jacob Wakefield, Matthew Wakefield, and David Wakefield; her great grandson, Brock Wakefield; her great granddaughter, Marissa Lyshon and her husband, Devin; her great-great granddaughter, Isabella Lyshon; and her great-great grandson, Jordon Lyshon.

Doris is also survived by her twin foster sisters, Susan Daigle, and Sandra Flewelling. Her mom and dad raised them from infants. Sandra Flewelling took care of Doris for several years.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street in Fairfield. Burial will follow at Tozier Cemetery in Fairfield Center.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association,

Maine Chapter,

383 US Route One,

Suite 2C,

Scarborough, ME 04074

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