Alison Doty

Alison Brooke Doty,19, of 68 Edgewood Circle died Saturday, March 3, after she was struck by a car on West Steet.  She was the daughter of Richard and Susan Price Doty.

A native of Southingon, she was a freshman at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, majoring in physics and engineering.  In 1989, she graduated from Southington High School.  While at SHS she was named by the National Cheerleaders Association to receive an honorary award.  Her biography was printed in both the 1987-'88 and 1988- '89 editions of Who's Who Among American High School Students.

Ms. Doty was the captain of the varsity cheerleading squad at Southington High School and also the captain of the school's varsity tennis team.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother, Jason Doty of Southington; her paternal grandparents, John and Phyllis Doty of Plantsville; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 10, 1 p.m. at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, 145 Main St.  Della Vecchia Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alison Doty Scholarship Fund, c/o The Bank of Southington, 130 North Main St., Southington, 06489.