Obituary of Doris Blais

Doris Blais, 86, of Syracuse passed away Saturday after a long happy life, with her family by her side. She was born on 7/3/28 to the late Wilma (Scanlin) and Francis Dailey. Doris met her loving husband Paul at St. Lucy's Academy where they began dating and later married on 5/28/48. This is where they began their 66 year journey together which included 9 children. Doris and Paul summered at their home on Song Lake until their children were grown, and later after retirement wintered at their home in Bradenton, FL. Doris spent most of her time and energy caring and nurturing family members. Doris gave us all courage and hope and reminded us of how precious Family is. Survivors: her husband, Paul Blais; their children and spouses, Linda Driscoll, Paul Blais Jr., Diane Anderson, Joyce (Casper) Guttuso, Joe (Elsa) Blais, Jim (Sue) Blais, Nancy Ramsden, Mary Blais, and Marcia Blais. Then came 23 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren. Doris is also survived by her sisters, Maryanne (Art) Beaudette, Jane (Robert) Jones, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Francis Dailey, and sisters, Jean Dailey and Irene Barber. The family wishes to thank St. Camillus nursing staff for their compassion and care. Services: 9:30 am Thursday at Tindall Funeral Home and 10:00 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 501 S. Orchard Rd., Syracuse where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal and burial will follow in Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 1921 W Genesee St, Syracuse.