Meredith (Doten) Lightfoot, age 97, of West Bridgewater, passed away on May 31, 2025, at Life Care Center of West Bridgewater. She was the wife of the late Austin R. Lightfoot and the mother of Paul Lightfoot.
She was born in Brockton, the daughter of the late C. Eugene and Inez L. (Keene) Doten.
Meredith graduated from Brockton High School and was a direct descendant of Edward (Doty) Doten, who arrived on the Mayflower.
She worked at New England Telephone Company for many years and was a member of Pearl Street Methodist Church, where she served on various committees. A member of the Brockton Historical Society, the building was the homestead of the Doten family.
Mrs. Lightfoot was also a member of the Brockton Country Club, the daughters of the American Revolution, and the Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants.
Her interests included golf, bowling, and spending time with friends. In addition to her son and his wife, Aimee, she is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Lillian, Benjamin, Clarence, Raymond, and Harry Doten.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to visit with Meredith’s family on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte. 123) Brockton. Interment will be held at a later date in Melrose Cemetery.