Doris McGrath

Doris May McGrath, born on January 14, 1932, in Stoke-on-Trent, UK, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2024, in Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Edgewater Park, NJ. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, known for her warmth, generosity, and remarkable ability to make everyone feel welcome in her home. During her teenage years, Doris served in the Women's Land Army during World War II, a formative experience that shaped her resilience and strong character. After the war, fate smiled upon her as she met an American serviceman, leading to a beautiful romance that brought her to the United States. Doris was known for her warmth, hospitality, and the joy she brought into the lives of those around her. As a devoted homemaker, she took pride in ensuring that everyone who entered her home felt loved and never left hungry. Her amazing memory and role as a historian made her a treasured source of knowledge for her family. Doris had a zest for life and enjoyed shopping, cooking, reading, and spending time with her friends, the English Girls. She had a particular fondness for cross-country train rides and enjoyed the thrill of Atlantic City, often found pulling the one-arm bandit and her evenings included watching her favorite game show, Jeopardy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Emmett McGrath (1928-1995), grandson Robert Michael McGrath (1978-1996), and great-grandson Caden Michael Perry (2007-2023). She is survived by her children: Michael McGrath (Doreen), Maureen Beall, Patrick McGrath (Daryl), Monica Perry, Timothy McGrath (Melanie), Kathleen Berger (Don), Robert McGrath (Ayen), Shelagh Kirby (Perry), and Rita Grinold (Paul). Doris was proud of her large family, which includes numerous grandchildren: John, Ronald, Jennifer, Charlotte, Emily, Christina, Patrick, Shane, Justin, Matthew, Tyler, Michael, Andrew, Lauren, Danyelle, Douglas, Steven, Paul, Nicholas, and Sean, as well as 17 cherished great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, all of whom will carry her legacy forward. Doris May McGrath will be remembered not only for her remarkable life but also for the love she shared with all who knew her. Her spirit will live on in the hearts of her family and friends as they celebrate the rich tapestry of memories she wove throughout her lifetime.

Doris McGrath

January 14, 1932 - September 13, 2024