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Doris Combs Obituary
WATERTOWN, NY – Doris E. E. Combs, 69, of Burdick Street, passed away on December 24, 2025 at her home.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026 from 12-1 pm at Reed and Benoit Funeral Home. A funeral service will immediately follow at 1 pm.
Doris was born on April 26, 1956 in Watertown, daughter of the late John and Marjorie (Loomis) Towsley. She was employed as a housekeeper for various motels in the area including the Econo Lodge, Microtel Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and the Days Inn.
On July 2, 1988 Doris married Keith Combs after spending ten years together.
Doris enjoyed rummage sales and playing bingo with her twin sister Dorothy.
Survivors include her husband, Keith; a son, Rennie Frizzell, Jr. of Elmira; three daughters, Melissa Mae Frizzell of Elmira, Heather (Kenneth) Granger of Watertown, and Marjorie (Brian) Hardy of Clarksville, TN; one sister, Carol Hubbard of Theresa; many grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Doris was predeceased by a son, George Frizzell, her twin sister, Dorothy Combs who passed on June 3, 2023, as well as her sisters Jane, Elaine, and Marion and brothers William and Daniel Towsley, and a grandchild, Logan Granger.
Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc. and condolences may be left online at www.reedbenoit.com.
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Robin Dixson
January 3, 2026
I am so sorry I didn't know in time, Melissa! I know how much you love your family. May God comfort you and your family for the loss of you mom.
Melissa Frizzell
January 2, 2026
I love you hugs my mom and i miss you very much my mom ❤❤
Trudy & Paul Blanchard
December 29, 2025
Our hearts and thoughts are with your family. May your memories give you peace and comfort
Theresa Dennee
December 29, 2025
Melissa and Heather sorry for your loss of your mother. I am sending lots of hugs and prayers to your family and you.
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Sabrina Patterson
December 29, 2025
So very sorry for your loss Melissa! Sending lots of love and hugs!!!
Kimberly Delosh
December 29, 2025
I will miss you Aunt Doris
Janet Heady
December 28, 2025
Sorry to hear about your loss Melissa. May she rest in peace.
Marjorie Hardy
December 28, 2025
Love and miss you mom, you were the greatest wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother anyone could ever ask for.
Breonna Barbary
December 27, 2025
Grandma this one hurts so much I love you thank you for loving me like one of your grandkids the crazy one I love you family forever
Heather Granger
December 27, 2025
I love and miss you mom!
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