LeCenne “Cenne” Dorris

LeCenne “Cenne” Dorris, 79, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on September 11^th 2019 with her family by her side.

Born in Accomac, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph L. DeCormis and Hazel M. DeCormis. LeCenne graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1958. There, she enjoyed her studies, delighted in many friendships, participated in theater, and excelled at dance.

While balancing her life as a homemaker, LeCenne built a successful career in office administration, working at several companies – The University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Strawbridge & Clothier, Hercules Inc., and Coventry Healthcare, from which she retired in 2016. In later years, she enjoyed working with younger co-workers immensely, and mentored many.

LeCenne’s creative talents and her light, brightened the lives of those around her. She enjoyed all the arts; painting, dancing, knitting, home decorating and gardening. An accomplished baker, LeCenne loved the holidays, often gifting her baked goods to co-workers, family and friends. She loved her retreats in nature where she found much peace. Most of all she treasured spending time with her family.

LeCenne is survived by her companion, Charles Fitzpatrick, of Wilmington, DE; her daughters, Amanda Pelham of Brooklyn, NY and Susanne Ward of Landenberg, PA.; grandson, Elliot Ward, granddaughter, Shelby Ward, both of Landenberg, PA; brothers, Joseph DeCormis of Warsaw, MO and Richard DeCormis, of Bradenton, FL; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sister, Billye Haut of Alexandria, VA.

A memorial service will be held later this Fall, details to follow.

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In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sister, Billye Haut of Alexandria, VA.

A memorial service will be held later this Fall, details to follow.

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Don Haut writes,

I always loved seeing her around the holidays.

09/25/2019 08:59 pm

Susanne Ward lit a candle

09/26/2019 08:18 am

Amanda Pelham

09/26/2019 11:44 am

Tricia Haut lit a candle and writes,

I did not know her well but Cenne was well liked and loved by everyone around her. She will be missed and has a wonderful legacy in all the positive memories of her two wonderful children, family and friends. I hope that she and Billye are having a great reunion.

09/26/2019 02:24 pm

Susan (Broge) Griffith writes,

My family lived next door to the DeCormis's in the early 60's. I remember "Cennie", as we called her, very well. To my sisters and I she was a beautiful, older next-door neighbor whom we loved and admired. I was saddened to hear of her death. My condolences to her family.

09/29/2019 02:07 pm

Venus Frink writes,

I worked with LeCenne at Coventry healthcare. She was my mentor when I started with the company 20 yrs ago, She was a well like person, and will truly be missed. My prayers are with the family. May god give you peace, in this time of grief.

10/01/2019 09:03 am

Frances Cooper writes,

LeCenne you will surely be missed. My prayers and condolences to the family.

10/01/2019 03:31 pm

Victor Pablos writes,

I worked with LeCenne at Coventry Healthcare. She was one of the first individuals who welcomed me with open arms when l started my job at Coventry. She always projected a positive attitude and loved life so much. I ran into LeCenne by accident at one of her treatments when ill at Christiana hospital. She still projected that same positive attitude even during a difficult time in her life. I want to send my condolences to her entire family. She always brightened the light in a room when she was around people. May u rest in peace, LeCenne.

03/03/2020 10:42 am

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06/05/2020 02:54 am

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