Doris M. Merchant

The journey is over. Doris May Merchant passed on August 28, 2025, at that age of 100. 

She was born on May 6, 1925, in North Wales, England, to the late Margaret and Levi Roberts. Doris and Herbert Frances Merchant married in 1948, a union that lasted until his passing in 2001. 

Doris and Bert made the decision to leave their homeland and make a new life in the United States. In 1957, Doris flew to Cornwall, Canada with their four young sons to join Bert, who had been there for a year, getting a job and place to live with the hopes of getting into the US. Moving to Massena, NY and eventually to Rome in 1966, their dreams came true. 

 In 1967, they and the whole family became naturalized citizens of the United States. After raising their family on Kossuth Street and upon retirement they moved to Winter Garden, Florida and had many good years of warmth. 

Doris leaves behind four sons, Martin (Mary) of Sparta, NC, Richard (Carol) of Barcelona, Spain, Stephen of Syracuse and Kevin (MaryEllen) of Kernersville, NC. She also leaves her grandchildren, Andrew, Abigail, Anna, Wyn, Colleen, Megan, Elysia and Meredith; and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother, Erwin, and grandchildren, Sean and John. 

The family would like to send our heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Bethany Gardens for taking care of Doris as she passed through the more difficult time in her life. 

Per Doris' wishes there are no calling hours. Donations in her memory may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation or to the Michelle Adey Fund.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Barry Funeral Home, 807 West Chestnut Street, Rome, NY (315) 337-0055, Nick Iselo and Marty Ciaccia, Funeral Directors. Online notes of sympathy may be left at www.eneafamily.com.