Celebrating the life of
Florence Lewis DuBois
Passed away on March 26, 2010
Florence Lewis DuBois died March 26, 2010 at 85.
Born in Niagara Falls, NY to Philip and Julia Lewis, moved to New Rochelle, NY at an early age, graduated New Rochelle High, Lasell College in Massachusetts, attended New York University, and taught sewing at Singers. Married Barron Robert DuBois November 17, 1951 and raised four children. She had a passion for flowers and gardening. She moved to Darien, CT in 1965. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother and worked as a florist. She enjoyed skiing, cooking, sewing, and entertaining. She was interested in genealogy, tracing her family to the Mayflower settlement and Scottish Duncan clan. She retired to Savannah, Georgia in 1986. She was active in her church and volunteered at Emaus Kitchen, Humane Society, Legends of Golf, and as a Docent at Davenport Museum House for 23 years. She enjoyed water aerobics at the Landings and aerobics at the Effingham YMCA.
Florence is survived by her loving husband Bob of 58 years. Children Barron Robert DuBois of Seymour, CT, Diane DuBois Schwippert and husband Paul of Stratton, VT, James DuBois and Paul DuBois both of Rincon, GA. Grandchildren Eric & Adam Schwippert of Stratton, VT, Tyler & Peyton DuBois of Bridgeport, CT, Great Granddaughter Brynja, Sister Beatrice Potter of VT, Nieces Mary Lou Powers and husband Chuck of TN, Linda Glover and husband Jim of CT, and Nephews Philip Lewis of NC, Edward Potter of CA.
Her family wishes to thank the staff of Memorial University MICU for the care and kindness they gave to Florence.
A Memorial service will be held at a future date at Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church.
Remembrances may be given to Davenport Museum House and Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church.
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Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Dear Family: I had the pleasure of knowing Florence when she was a docent at The Davenport House. I was serving, briefly, as Director. She was so kind, supportive, and fun and we had a great group of passionate people who loved that house! She, like so many of us, cared deeply for the part the house played in the early stages of preservation in Savannah. She gave so much of herself to our city and we are blessed by her volunteerism and her passion for its history. Please know you will all be in my thoughts and prayers. In friendship and sympathy, Helen Marshall
- Helen Marshall, Savannah, GA
Florence was a very sweet lady. When she would come through the door to exercise class she was smiling and would call each of us by name. She was a 'Blessing' and we will miss her. So sorry for your loss. Carolyn Drake
- Carolyn Drake, Rincon, GA
I will miss Florence so much in our 'Y' class. She was a very special LADY! Please know that you are in my prayers.
- Celia Tyler, Rincon, GA
Florence's energy and vitality inspired us all in our exercise classes at the Y. I knew that she was a special lady from the first time I met her. Her warm and winning smile will remain with me always. I'm so sorry for your loss.
- Didi Sims, Rincon, GA
I am so sorry that Florence lost her valiant battle and that you lost a beloved wife and mother. I only knew Florence a short time, as I was in her 'Y' exercise class. She was a delightful lady who was so full of energy and always friendly to newcomers like myself. We all miss her terribly. May you find peace in knowing she earned her place in heaven by being the selfless lovely person that she was. God Bless You and all the family.
- Carolyn Kessler, Guyton, GA
Florence's many gifts of kindness, dependability, understanding, friendship, dedication, graciousness and love will be missed by many. I am sorry for your loss. Pat Seguare
- Pat Seguare, Savannah, GA
Dear Family: I had the pleasure of knowing Florence when she was a docent at The Davenport House. I was serving, briefly, as Director. She was so kind, supportive, and fun and we had a great group of passionate people who loved that house! She, like so many of us, cared deeply for the part the house played in the early stages of preservation in Savannah. She gave so much of herself to our city and we are blessed by her volunteerism and her passion for its history. Please know you will all be in my thoughts and prayers. In friendship and sympathy, Helen Marshall
- Helen Marshall, Savannah, GA
Florence was a very sweet lady. When she would come through the door to exercise class she was smiling and would call each of us by name. She was a 'Blessing' and we will miss her. So sorry for your loss. Carolyn Drake
- Carolyn Drake, Rincon, GA
I will miss Florence so much in our 'Y' class. She was a very special LADY! Please know that you are in my prayers.
- Celia Tyler, Rincon, GA
Florence's energy and vitality inspired us all in our exercise classes at the Y. I knew that she was a special lady from the first time I met her. Her warm and winning smile will remain with me always. I'm so sorry for your loss.
- Didi Sims, Rincon, GA
I am so sorry that Florence lost her valiant battle and that you lost a beloved wife and mother. I only knew Florence a short time, as I was in her 'Y' exercise class. She was a delightful lady who was so full of energy and always friendly to newcomers like myself. We all miss her terribly. May you find peace in knowing she earned her place in heaven by being the selfless lovely person that she was. God Bless You and all the family.
- Carolyn Kessler, Guyton, GA
Florence's many gifts of kindness, dependability, understanding, friendship, dedication, graciousness and love will be missed by many. I am sorry for your loss. Pat Seguare
- Pat Seguare, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
