Doris Elizabeth (Vanpelt) Calao

Doris Elizabeth Calao, 89 years, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015 at her home in Perryville, MD. Born December 11, 1925 in North East, MD, she was the daughter of the late Ralph J. and Hazel E. VanPelt. Doris was a homemaker who enjoyed family gatherings and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was formerly employed by the Cecil County Public Schools as a General Aide at the Perryville Elementary School where she touched the hearts of students and staff alike. Doris was a member of the Perryville United Methodist Church, and the Ladies Auxiliary to the Susquehanna American Legion Post No. 135 of Perryville, MD. In her free time, Doris loved to play Bingo. More recently, she especially enjoyed her front porch where she loved feeding her squirrels. Doris is survived by her daughters, Lydia Vann, Patricia Bines, Shirley Creswell; son, Anthony James Calao; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and sister, Shirley M. Miller, Alexandria, VA. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Calao was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James Anthony Calao, and brother, Ralph C. VanPelt. Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday, December 6, 2015, 2 PM, at the Lee A. Patterson & Son Funeral Home, P.A., Perryville, MD. Visitation for family and friends will be held Sunday, December 6, 2015, 1 PM until 2 PM, at the funeral home prior to the funeral service. Pastor Michael A. Caldwell of Asbury United Methodist Church of Port Deposit, MD, will officiate. Interment will be in Ebenezer Church Cemetery, Rising Sun, MD.