Doris W. Parthum

Doris W. Parthum, 95, of Braintree, MA, and former resident of Methuen, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at John Scott House in Braintree. She was the daughter of the late Anna (Lutz) and Herbert W. Parthum.

Born and raised in Lawrence, MA, Doris graduated from Lawrence High School, class of 1945. She also received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Radcliffe College in Cambridge, MA, in 1949. She was a medical technologist at Mass General Hospital and later was a supervisor of Anatomical Pathology at Tufts Medical Center until her retirement in 1993.

Each year, Doris looked forward to her great travel adventures to many places around the world, without perhaps one being her favorite. She also loved spending time at the beautiful lakes of Pelham, NH.
In addition to her parents, Doris was predeceased by her brother, Herbert Parthum; sister-in-law, Claire Parthum; and her dear friend, Ida Leone.

Doris is survived by and will be greatly missed by her nephew, H. William Parthum and his wife Janet of Hampstead, NH; niece, Elaine Rush and her husband Rick of Cottage Grove, MN; and several great-nieces and great-nephews; and her dear best friend, Janice Wallace.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Doris’ memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visitation on Saturday, April 27, 2024, between 10:00–11:00 AM, at Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley Street, Methuen. A funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 11:00 AM. Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Methuen.