Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Francis G. Henrich

Francis G. Henrich, age 86 of Ocoee, Florida passed away on Monday, May 28th, 2012 at his residence.  Francis was born in College Point, New York the son of the late Lillian (Bush) and Frank Henrich.  He served in the United States Navy and was employed as an Electronics Production Manager.  He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Orlando. 

Francis leaves to cherish his memory, wife Jacqueline (Ford) Henrich; two daughters, Laura Henrich of Tarrytown, NY, Suzanne Brown of Orlando; two sons Mark Henrich of Palm Beach Gardens, Christopher Henrich of Los Angeles and grandson Ryan Brown of Orlando.  The family will be receiving friends from 10:30 - 11:30a on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Dobbs Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Catholic Church at 12:00 pm.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Fortulie Menard

Fortulie Menard passed away on May 17, 2012 in Winter Garden, Florida. Fortulie was born in CAP-Haitian, Haiti, the daughter of Zachary Menard and Claudia Herivaut.  She was employed in the fashion industry as a seamstress.  Fortulie leaves to cherish her memory children, Guy St. Jean, Guenide St. Jean Daniel, Herve Menard; sister Jeanine Menard; half brother Eliott Meinard; grandchildren Kepherd Daniel, Verdelle St. Jean, Windel St. Jean; the Menard, Magloire, Herlveaux, Andate families, and many numerous relatives and friends.  The family will be receiving friends from 6 - 9 pm on Friday, May 25th, 2012 at Dobbs Funeral Home.  The funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 26th, 2012 at St. Andrew Catholic Church.  Interment will follow the service at Greenwood Cemetery.   A reception will be held after the burial at the China Buffet, 2258 S. Kirkman road, Orlando FL 32811.

Dan Clyde Freeman

Went to his heavenly home on May 21, 2012.  Dan was born in Kissimmee, Florida to the late Clyde and Elizabeth Freeman.  Dan attended Boone High School, Valencia Community College and the University of Florida.  he served in the United States Air Force.  he was a Fireman and EMT with the Orlando and Winter Park Fire Departments.  He also taught at The Fire Academy.  Dan was a member of the First Baptist church of Orlando, where he met the late Kathryn (Kathy) Folker, who gave him the honor of being his wife.  Dan was a true gentleman and a man of God.  He wanted people to see Jesus in him.  With all his pain and suffering, all of his Care Givers were amazed with his attitude.  He leaves to cherish his memory, Brothers Frank (Eva) Freeman of  Dover, Delaware, John Freeman of Clermont, Florida; sisters Barbara Railsback of Deerfield Beach, Florida, Mona (Duane) Atkinson and Elizabeth (Libby) Freeman both of Clermont; several nieces and nephews wich he was extremely close to Shawn (Deb) Roth of Apopka, Florid and Chance Freeman of clermont and sister-in-law Barbara (Whitey) Waid of Acworth, Georgia.  the family will be receiving friends in the Henry Chapel of First Baptist Church of Orlando on Friday, May 25, 2012 from 6 - 8 pm.  The service will be held in the Henry Chapel on Saturday, May 26th, 2012 at 1:00 pm.  Interment will be held at 11:30 am on Tuesday, May 29th, 2012 at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.  The family request in lieu of flowers donations be made to First Orlando Foundation for the Freeman plaque.

Monday, May 21, 2012

Patricia Diane "Dee Dee" Barrett

Patricia Diane "Dee Dee" Barrett, age 54 passed away on Saturday, May 19th, 2012.  Dee Dee was a lifelong Central Floridian born in Orlando, the daughter of Russell and Mamie Irene (Slaughter) DeWitt.  Dee Dee leaves to cherish her memory, her lifelong companion John Miller of Orlando; 2 sons Darin and Brandon Miller both of Orlando; sisters Geraldine McConnell of Groveland, Barbara Green of Winter Garden, Sharon Baker of Groveland; daughter-in-law Brittany Miller of Orlando; 2 grandchildren Chloe and Ashton Miller both of Orlando; and a host of other loving relatives and friends.


A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012 at Dobbs Funeral Home.  The family is requesting that attendees wear green, purple or blue as  green was one of Dee Dee's favorite colors. (NO BLACK)

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Ena Isona Taylor


Ena Isona Taylor of Orlando, age 69 passed away on Monday, April 23, 2012.  She was born on march 27, 1943, the daughter of James O'Connor and Sarah Matthews.  Ena was employed in the banking industry for over 20 years and attended Mt. Sinai and Patmos Seventh Day Adventist Churches.  Ena was a hard worker and a very generous person who would give an individual her last.  She leaves to cherish her memory, daughter Julie Roach of Orlando; son Castel D. Shaw of Orlando; brother Albert Bailey; sisters Eda Wetherburn, Rose O'Connor; grandchildren Jessica N. Thompson, Paul A. Gordon, Jennifer Ewald, Thomas Ewald; great grand-daughter Jaida Jezira Thompson, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other sorrowing friends in the Orlando area and Jamaica West Indies.  She will be greatly missed.
The family will be receiving friends on Sunday, May 6th, 2012 from 2:00 - 5:30 pm at Dobbs Funeral Home.  Interment will be in Clarendon, Jamaica on Sunday, May 13th, 2012.