Doris Stascavage, 1934–2026, lifelong Waltham resident

Doris V. (Nix) Stascavage, of Waltham, passed away Jan. 23, 2026 in Newton-Wellesley Hospital after an illness. She was 91.

Doris was born on Apr. 16, 1934 in Waltham a daughter of the late Lawrence and Viola (Banks) Nix. A lifelong Waltham resident she graduated from Waltham High School with the class of 1952. She was married to Robert J. Stascavage on Sep. 25, 1954 until his death on Sep. 8, 1997.

She worked in check processing department with Bank Boston for many years and previously worked at Puritan Dress Company. Doris enjoyed travelling including trips to Nova Scotia and New Hampshire and taking many cruises with her cousins Ellen and Janeen. Doris was a tried-and-true New England sports fan with a special passion for the Boston Bruins.

She leaves her sons, Bryan R. Stascavage of Waltham and Alan L. Stascavage (Cheryl) of West Newton; her grandchildren, Justin and Jaclyn Stascavage; her sister, Jean Hilliard of Holliston; cousins including Ellen Stewart of W. Springfield and Janeen Mills (John) of Ottawa, Canada; nieces and nephews; and best friend Jane Saulnier and family of Waltham.

Family and friends will honor and remember Doris’ life by gathering for a morning wake at The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham, on Friday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. followed by her funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Mount Feake Cemetery, Waltham.