Obituary: Doreen Isabelle Davies

Doreen Isabelle Davies, 88, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 30, 2016, at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Doreen was born Feb. 27, 1928, in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of the late Isabelle and William Moore.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Evan Davies, and son, Thomas William Davies. She was the last surviving of five children.

Doreen is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and John Johnson, with whom she made her home; her only grandchild, Caitlin Diaz, and her husband, Joshua Diaz; niece, Shirley Moore; nephews, Norman Moore and Mark Moore.

Doreen was a member of Quest Church and the Red Hats of Winter Garden. She worked at Bealls Department Store for 10 years prior to retirement at age 80.

A celebration of Doreen’s life will be held at Quest Church at noon Saturday, Oct. 22, with a luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to the American Juvenile Diabetes Association.