Doris Cecile Martin, 88, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026. She was born on February 27, 1937, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Alice Cecile (LeBoeuf) David and Joseph Leo David.
Doris was raised attending Catholic schools, which helped shape her strong values and caring spirit. Throughout her life, she found joy in the simple pleasures-dancing, country music, cowboys, cooking, and working crossword puzzles. Above all else, Doris loved people. She was known as the “neighborhood mom,” always opening her heart and home, offering comfort, guidance, and a listening ear to anyone in need.
Her greatest pride was her family. Doris is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Debbie Gates of Waldron, and her son, Gene Edward Angell of Parks. She was a devoted grandmother to Denise John and David Angell, and a cherished great-grandmother to Lauren John and Mike John Jr. She is also survived by her sister, Margaret Gilheart.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Martin; her parents; her daughter, Kathleen Vaccaro; her sister, Gloria Diliddo; and her brother, Joseph David.
Doris’s warmth, kindness, and unwavering love for her family and community will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who were blessed to know her.
Arrangements are being entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
