Doryce Blake Coon, 94 of Wallingford, passed away peacefully at Masonicare Health Center, under hospice care, surrounded by loving family. She was born in Derby on April 6, 1925 and was the daughter of the late Homer and Helen McCarthy Blake. She was blessed with a special loving bond with her surviving sister, Shirley. They journeyed through life as best friends. Doryce is survived by her 6 children, Kevin, Kerry, Kelly, Kathy, Kasey, Kristopher and their families including 16 Grandchildren and 6 Great-Grandchildren. After raising her children and supporting the family business, Doryce embarked on a new career with the Wallingford Housing Authority. She would interact daily with seniors in the housing community and recognized a sense of loneliness, inactivity, and lack of motivation in many. She dedicated herself to inspire and energize others through love and laughter. She shared her passion of singing and dancing with the seniors and soon organized and directed the “Walliettes”, members ages ranged from 65 to 93. The popular group performed for eight years at numerous elderly care facilities, senior centers, VFW’s, American Legions, bringing enthusiasm and pleasure to so many people year after year. Doryce then went on to produce and direct the music and comedy “Senior Jubilee 325 Follies” overseeing a cast of almost 100 seniors. This sold out show benefitted many local charitable organizations. For her civic leadership, she was honored as the “Outstanding Contributor of the Year” by the Wallingford Associated Seniors. After retiring, Doryce continued her joy of dance with the “Twilight Tappers”. In addition, she became the elected Queen Mother of the North Haven Purple Red Hatters. Doryce lived a full and generous life and will forever be fondly remembered as our “Dolly”.
Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven on Saturday morning at 10:00 to attend a memorial mass. Interment will follow at the All Saints Cemetery in North Haven. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to North Haven Senior Center, 189 Pool Road, North Haven, CT 06473.
Coon, Your Mom was amazing. She sure had a good Heart and did some wonderful things for people. You have her energy and kind Heart. Hugs for you. She will be remembered by alot of people.
Rest In Peace my friend
Love you,
Jo❤️❤️
May the Angel’s in heaven carry her home. Rest in peace.
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
To the Koon family especially Kathy, Kasey and Kris,
Our heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your mom. Our childhood memories will always be cherished. The house on the corner of Larson and Pool will always be none as the Koon’s house.
Rich and Natalie (Ricci) Monroe
Kevin and family,
My prayers and condolences are with you at this difficult time. Please let me know if there’s anything you need. May your mom Rest In Peace. God bless.
I am so Very sorry for your loss of your mom. I have so many wonderful memories with all of you. My deepest sympathies love Dawn
Dear Kevin and family, I always enjoyed reading about your Mom in the North Haven paper and her Red Hatter events! She was amazing and so active for her age! May God comfort you with fond memories of her. Sincerely, Paula
Kathy and Family,I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mother was a FULL OF LIFE kind of girl… I loved watching her do her little dance numbers for us..whenever i would spend the night at your place. Her presence was always like a beam/ray of SUNSHINE in the middle of a rainy day.. Her smile is evident in yours Kathy.. I am so sorry sweetheart. Hugs to you and your lovely Family!
Thank you everyone for the kind words. Found this memory of Mom on YouTube from 9 years ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1NQViSG5CQ
Kathy I am so sorry to hear about your mom.My prayers and thoughts to you and your family.I will be thinking of you,like I always do!
Love ya,
Sis!
It must be wonderful to have the wait of the world off your shoulders….Save a place for me Mom
YOU ARE MY MOM, MY FRIEND, MY HUMAN DIARY, AND MY HEART, YOU MEAN THE WORLD TO ME.
Kathy Ann
We are sorry to hear about your Mom!!! We are hear for you!!!! Richy and her are togather!!!!