Doris M. Werth

July 9, 1933 - November 19, 2014

LANCASTER — Doris M. Werth, 81, formerly of Stowe, Vt., passed away on Wednesday morning, Nov. 19, 2014, at the Country Village Healthcare Center in Lancaster, NH, after a long period of ill health. She was born in Bühl, Germany, on July 9, 1933, a daughter to the late Edmund and Friedel (Murr) Burkhard. Doris grew up in Germany and Austria and enjoyed a career in photography, as well as working for her uncle at his medical practice before emigrating to the United States in 1962. She married Walter Werth of Austria in Lancaster, NH, and they then made their home and raised their family in Stowe, Vermont, where Doris was a dedicated homemaker. Doris will be remembered for her smile, generosity, and always making everyone who came to her home feel welcome. Doris leaves behind a daughter, Christina (Werth) Mercer and husband Dan of Colebrook; a son, Martin Werth of Morristown, Vt.; two grandsons, Adam Werth and Taylor Kenney; and two granddaughters Emily Werth and Madison Mercer. In Germany, she also leaves behind her two sisters, Helga Burkhard and Monika Burkhard Sanger, and a brother Peter Burkhard and his wife Ellen, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Walter in 1982, during which time he was employed as the Maîtré d'hotel at The Balsams Grand Resort. There will be no public calling hours. A private family service will take place in the spring of 2015, where Doris will be laid to rest in the Riverbank Cemetery in Stowe. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.