Doris N. Grandon

Doris New Grandon born May 20, 1922, passed away on February 12, 2024, at the age of 101. She is the beloved wife of Dr. Raymond C. Grandon who passed on December 8, 2018. She is survived by her three children: Raymond and Wife Nancy, S. Suzanne Grandon, and David E. Grandon. Also survived by grandson Matthew R.K. Grandon, many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Born in Philadelphia, Pa. to Walter Myers New and Sara Singley New. Doris was raised and educated in Souderton, Pa. Graduated with a B.S. Degree in Art Education from Kutztown State College. Following graduation she supervised Art Education in three School Districts in Montgomery County. She married Dr. Raymond C. Grandon in 1945 upon his graduation from Jefferson Medical College. Doris was active in many medical and civic organizations. She was President of the Auxiliary to the Dauphin County Medical Society. She chaired numerous committees, held several offices and was Dauphin Auxiliary President 1957-58. Long standing member of the Harrisburg Hospital Auxiliary and Pinnacle Health Auxiliary. At the state level, she was the Fifth District Councilor for three years and Treasurer for three years. Some of the committees she served on include Finance Bylaws, Executive, Nominating, Alliance Medical Education Scholarship, Program Development, Evaluation and Projection, and Founders Award, followed by serving as 51st President of the Pa. Medical Society Alliance in 1974-75. She has been active in the Federation of Women's Clubs. She was President of both the Junior Civic Club, and the Civic Club of New Cumberland. She was prominent in the New Cumberland Story League. Doris achieved many positions of leadership. She has served on the executive boards of the Pennsylvania Mother of the Year Committee, The Tri-County Health Association, New Cumberland Library Board, Harrisburg Hospital Auxiliary, Friends of Peace Church, fundraising drives and volunteer work for the Harrisburg Hospital, Try County Heart Association, Cancer Society, Founder & President of Channels (Central Pa. Foodbank), and the UNICEF. She has been involved with the Holy Spirit Hospital Street Fair and the Harrisburg Hospital Christmas Bazaar, the Parent Teachers Association, Girl Scouts and was Den Mother for five years. In addition, she is a member of the Harrisburg Art Association, the Cumberland County Historical Society, and the William Penn Museum Association. Doris voted in person for 90 consecutive years. Prominent donor to Harrisburg Symphony and New Cumberland Theater. Founding Member and Pres. of the Central Pa. Channels Doris greatly enjoyed travel, time at the beach, swimming, socializing with friends, dancing, painting and arts and crafts. Doris was loved by many and known for her kindness and generosity to family & friends. Arrangements: Visitation on Feb. 16th (7-9 pm) and 9-10 a.m. Feb. 17th at Musselman Funeral Home, 324 Hummel Ave., Lemoyne, Pa. Funeral Mass at St. Theresa Parish, 1300 Bridge St., New Cumberland, Pa. at 10:30 a.m. Followed by Christian Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, 4075 Derry Street, Harrisburg, Pa. Reception 1-3 p.m. at West Shore Country Club, 100 Brentwater Road, Camp Hill, Pa In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Doris N. Grandon Scholarship Fund, Attn. Mr. Alex Ogeka, Ex. Dir, Kutztown University Foundation, P.O. 151, Kutztown, Pa. 19530 or Central Pa. Foodbank, 3908 Corey Rd., Harrisburg, Pa.17109. MUSSELMAN

Doris N. Grandon

May 20, 1922 - February 12, 2024