Doris Lee (Ward) Nuby 71, of Holbrook, MA passed away early Sunday morning, July 18, 2010 after a brief stay at Weymouth Health Care Center. She leaves her husband of 48 years, Theodore F. Nuby, Sr. of Holbrook, MA.

Loving mother of Angelo Nuby and his wife Sharon of Hanson, Farney Nuby of Boston, and Theodore Nuby, Jr. of Brockton.

Beloved Grandmother to Nicholas, Nathan and Alexander Nuby of Hanson; Shawna and Terrance Hampton of Brockton. Aunt to John Ward and Jackie Ward of Brockton and Michael Ward of Abington; Great Aunt to Nathan Ward and Luther Brite of Abington; Aunt to many nieces, nephews as well as grand nieces and nephews.

Beloved sister of Retha Harris, Daisy Payton, Barbara Jean Daniels, Rosa Mae Daniels all of Winterville NC and Willie Ward and his wife Jeanne of Abington, MA.

Daughter of the late John Henry Ward and Mittie Ann (Spell) Ward.

Sister of Johnnie Ward, Mary Patrick, John Lee Ward, and Joyce Ann Ward (all deceased) of Winterville, NC.

Doris was an avid gardener of both vegetable and flower gardens, and loved to raise exotic flowers from orchids to hybrid roses, from which she made beautiful floral arrangements. She also loved to cook for her children and grand children. She was an ardent spectator of all her grand children’s athletic activities from grade school through high school as well as supporting their academic endeavors. Mrs. Nuby had a passion for photography and music. She loved to travel once her children were older and spent many vacations in the Bahamas and Bermuda where she made many friends. She and her husband enjoyed several trips to Las Vegas, Mexico, Tijuana, and New York. Doris always greeted everyone with a big smile and a “How are you? Come on in, no charge for sittin’.� She was recently retired from more than 40 years as homemaker for several families in Boston.

The Nuby family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate Doris' life at the Magoun - Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union Street, Rockland, on Wednesday July 21, 2010 from 6:00-8:00 PM. Funeral services and interment will be in Winterville, NC from Mitchell’s Funeral Home, 603 N. Mill Street, Winterville, NC 28590-0473 (252) 756-3492.

Donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA .