Obituary: Doris R. Kaplan

Doris R. Kaplan, at 88

Hull resident Doris R. (Herrmann) Kaplan, age 88, died peacefully July 20, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Kaplan was born in Berlin, Germany, to the late Fritz and Gertrude (Mateiczk) Herrmann. She was a graduate of the West Berlin School of Business and immigrated to the United States in 1962, at the age of 26, initially settling in Boston prior to living in Hull for more than 55 years.

She worked at Pyrotector, Inc. in Hingham as an assembly line worker for several years and was later employed as a sales associate for Talbots in Hingham.

Mrs. Kaplan was an avid gardener, loved her flowers, and was a member of the Hull Garden Club. She was also a member of the Hull Senior Center, where she enjoyed playing mahjong, taking trips, and making many new friends.

Mrs. Kaplan was a strong woman who overcame many of life’s hardships, always having the strength and capacity to remain positive. Most of all, she was devoted to her family, proudly supporting all their many activities and accomplishments.

Beloved wife of the late Yale Kaplan, she was the loving companion for 23 years of William Grant of Hull, with whom she traveled the world, enjoying many wonderful adventures and memories together.

Devoted mother of Mark B. Beacher and his wife, Kelly, of Hull, the late Peggy Deane, the late Sidney Beacher, and the late Beverly D. Baecher; much-loved grandmother of James Murray, Paul Deane, Jr., Tyler Deane, Casey Deane, Brandon Beacher, Courtney Beacher, Mary Beacher, Riley Beacher, and Lindsay Hernandez; she was also grandmother of the late Mason Beacher. 

Mrs. Kaplan is survived by several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She had a special bond with her great-great granddaughter, Evelyn Shay.

Dear sister of Boddo Herrmann of Brussels, Mrs. Kaplan is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were private. Memorial donations may be made to the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, c/o Chief Financial Officer, 600 Washington St., Boston, MA 02111. For online condolences, visit the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals at www.thesweeneybrothers.com.