Dorothy Reiss-Barros, of Florida, formerly of Medford and beloved wife of the late Leontine J. Barros and Albert B. Reiss, died at the Sandalwood Nursing Center in Daytona Beach Florida on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. She was 82 years old.
Born in Foxboro, Massachusetts, on August 25, 1925, she was the beloved daughter of the late Gordon A. and Blanche A. (Landry) Durkee. Dorothy was a graduate of Medford High School, class of 1942 and Bryant & Stratton Business College, class of 1944. She was an administrator for the Red Cross for more than 30 years and was a lifelong member of the Grace Episcopal Church of Medford.
She was the loving aunt of Richard R. and his wife Lillian M. Durkee of Port Orange, Florida. Great aunt of Anthony and Michael Durkee. Step mother of Leo J. Barros of CA and Daniel J. and his wife Peggy Barros of Chester, N.H. God mother of LuAnn A. Fallon of Melrose.
Her funeral service will be celebrated in the Grace Episcopal Church 160 High Street, Medford, Thursday, June 26, 2008, at 11 AM. Relatives and friend respectfully invited to attend. Donations in Dorothy’s memory may be made to the above named church. For additional information, please visit, www.magliozzifuneralhome.com.