Doris E. (Witt) Hanser

Doris Elizabeth (Witt) Hanser, 83, of Southington, passed away on Monday October 19, 2015 at HOCC in New Britain.

Born Dec.10, 1931 on Prospect St. in Plantsville, she was the daughter of the late Frederick H. and Anne (Roberts) Witt. Doris graduated from Lincoln Lewis High School in Southington; she then went on to continue her education at UConn and Central Connecticut State University.

Doris worked as the recreation director at the Ridgewood Convalescent home. She then started her own business of painting and selling her art creations. She also taught quilting in the town of Plainville for almost twenty years. She also adopted and adorable Lhasa Apso who she named "Bailey Cate." She faithfully followed her mistress wherever she went and kept busy. Doris was active in her town, organizing and federating the Southington Junior Woman's Club and went through the offices to eventually become President of the Juniors Woman's Club. She joined the Southington Woman's Club and was nominated to be state CSFWC Safety Division Chairman. In all, she would serve some 7 years as a member of the Junior Woman's Club, and several years as Officer at the State level CSFWC.

Doris was also very proud of the work she has always done for Southington Republican Party. She became publicity chairman for the R.T.C and went on to be elected Secretary of the Republican Town Committee, for 20 plus years. She also attended the Republican National Convention in Kansas City, MO.

Doris was an accomplished artist, seamstress, and master embroiderer.

She leaves behind her son Frederick J. Serafino and his wife Laura and her beloved grandson Joshua. She was predeceased by her brother Frederick "Freddy" H. Witt Jr. and her beloved Sheltie, Missy. She worked in her time towards making Southington and Connecticut a better place to live for all.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Doris's memory may be made to Plantsville Congregational Church, PYF Youth Program, 109 Church St., Plantsville, CT 06479.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2015 at Plantsville Congregational Church, 109 Church St., Plantsville. Burial will follow in Quinnipiac Cemetery, Plantsville. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2015 from 5-7p.m. at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

FUNERAL SERVICES

In lieu of flowers, donations in Doris's memory may be made to Plantsville Congregational Church, PYF Youth Program, 109 Church St., Plantsville, CT 06479.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2015 at Plantsville Congregational Church,109 Church St., Plantsville. Burial will follow in Quinnipiac Cemetery, Plantsville. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2015 from 5-7p.m. at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.