Bowdoinham-Doris P. Messer, 75, of the Ridge Road died on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at her home.

She was born in Bath on August 28, 1936 the daughter of Alphonso and Dorothy Cookson.

Doris enjoyed spending time with family, particularly grandchildren, cook, going to the ocean, window shopping and crocheting.

She was predeceased by her parents.

Doris is survived by her son Patrick Alexander Sr., of West Bath, Step son William Messer and wife Sandy of Gardiner, daughters Pauline Gray and her companion Horace of Lewiston, Lynn Alexander of Bowdoinham, Gail Billington and her companion Allie Vigue of Bowdoinham/Gardiner, Lydia Williams and her husband Jeremy Williams of Readfield, like a son to her Richard Gray of Bowdoinham, several other step children, 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and several step great grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Tuesday, October 11th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at Kincer Funeral Home. A funeral service will take place at the old Ridge Rd. Church Bowdoinham on Wednesday, October 12th at 11am. Burial will follow in the Ridge Cemetery, Bowdoinham.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to family.

Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home 130 Pleasant St. Richmond, Me 04357.