Groveland and formerly of Marblehead - Doris E. (Goodridge) Meredith, 99, of Groveland and former longtime resident of Marblehead, passed away peacefully in her sleep, early Tuesday morning, May 21, at Avita of Newburyport.

She was born in Lynn, November 16, 1919, daughter of the late George B. and Florence (Youland) Goodridge.

Educated in the Lynn school system, Mrs. Meredith graduated from Lynn English High School, class of 1937, and earned her Secretarial Degree from the former Hawthorne Institute, Salem.

As well as being a long time member of the Clifton Lutheran Church, Marblehead, she was also the original church secretary for almost 40 years. Before starting a family, she was employed as a secretary for David H. Smith and at General Electric, Lynn.

Prior to residing at Nichols Village, Groveland, for 12 years, Mrs. Meredith lived in Marblehead for 50 years.

A longtime member of the Women's Guild at Clifton Lutheran Church, a pastmember of the League of Women Voters, volunteered at the Lighthouse Thrift Shop, the Marblehead Female Humane Society as well as Marblehead voting stations. Also, as a longtime member of the Corinthian Yacht Club, she served on the Race Committee. Doris also enjoyed many happy hours recording and watching the "Townies" race Twilight and Sunday series, especially #28. In her spare time, she loved reading, attending symphony, playing bridge, completing the NYT crossword puzzle in pen, visiting the many smaller New England art museums and frequenting local estate auctions.

She was the wife of the late Leonard Meredith who died in 2006, and her survivors include a daughter, Christine deVaul and her husband Roy of Groveland, a son, Steven A. Meredith, Judy Greene Meredith; and three grandchildren, Tyler Meredith, Craig deVaul and Kira deVaul.

There will be a Celebration of Life at Clifton Lutheran Church on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 11 a.m. in honor of her 100th birthday.

Arrangements are by the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes, Haverhill and Bradford.Contributions in her memory may be made to Clifton Lutheran Church General Fund or the charity of your choice.

To share a memory or for more information please visit www.farmerfuneralhomes.com.