Doris (Dorie) Rioux's Obituary
Doris Margaret (Renze) Rioux, age 82, of Ft. Myers, Florida passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. She lived most of her life in Mattydale, NY before becoming a Florida resident in her retirement.Dorie graduated from St. John the Baptist High School. She married Jack in 1956. Together, they raised five children. She was the rock of the family; always providing strength and guidance. She worked many years in the insurance industry, including at Wausau, Nationwide and retired from Hanover Insurance. She always had a smile on her face and helped those in need. Dorie loved sitting in the sunshine, enjoying a glass of wine and laughing with her friends.Dorie is survived by Jack, her loving husband of 62 years, her children, Linda (Mitch) Lenway, Susan (Steve) Cimilluca, Kathy (Dave) DeGroot, John Rioux, Sheila (Tim Smith) Rioux; eleven grandchildren, six great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; sisters Ruth (Jim) Barnhart, Connie (John) Murphy, Joan (Greg) Sloane. She was preceded in death by her twin sister Fran DeRoberts.Donations may be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center which held a special place in Dorie’s heart for saving her granddaughter’s life. Final arrangements entrusted with Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. 1589 Colonial Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33907. (239) 936-0555
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