Doris Arlene Bullard

Loved Music

And Animals

Doris Arlene (Lindholm) Bullard, 85, died May 11. Born March 19, 1926, in Bridgeport, to Alfred Leonard and Olive Marion (Smith) Lindholm, she lived in Fairfield, Newtown, Sandy Hook, and Southbury.

She married John Charles Merz of Bridgeport in 1952. They had a daughter, Alison. In 1961, she married Stanley Hale Bullard III of Easton. Together they had three children, Susan, Prudence, and Stanley Hale Bullard IV. She is survived by all of her children and their spouses, and six grandchildren.

In her 20s, Mrs Bullard worked at Whitings, a record store in New Haven. This was when “Over the Rainbow” was so popular, she could not listen to it after that. Her love of music carried over through her whole life and to her children. During her life she was always surrounded by animals, her many cats and dogs.

A remembrance of her life was held May 14. A private burial service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Condolences may be sent to 380 North Poverty Road, Unit 19, Southbury CT 06488.

Contributions in Mrs Bullard’s memory may be made to Aspetuck Animal Hospital, 278 New Milford Turnpike, Warren CT 06777.

The Newtown Bee        May 20, 2011