Dolores E. Biron

Dolores E. (Reyes) Biron, 70, of Marlborough passed away unexpectedly on Sunday February 23, 2014. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, amateur floral designer, tireless volunteer, and self-described “avid reader and seeker of knowledge.” Our mother had an infectious smile and zest for life and she will be sorely missed.

Dolores was born in Hartford, CT on October 1, 1943 to Eugene and Claire (Fournier) Reyes. She was 1961 Valedictorian of St. Louis Academy in Lowell, MA and attended Merrimack College. She later studied Library Science at Keene State College and served as Librarian at The Frost Free Library in Marlborough for several years until her retirement.

Dolores served as the Region 3 Director for the New Hampshire Federation of Garden Clubs, working with New London, Claremont, Peterborough and Fitzwilliam Garden Clubs. Dolores was an active member of the Federated Church of Marlborough, Monadnock Lions Club, Old Homestead Garden Club, board member of Marl-Harris Ambulance Service, and volunteered for the Keene Community Kitchen. She also had an active group of friends and often went to lunch or played card games.

Dolores is survived by her children and their spouses, Amy and Lou Begue of Tolland CT, David and Lynda Biron of South Windsor CT, and Suzanne and Nathan Rennels of Rochester NH. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Matthew and Emily Begue and Alexander and Andrew Biron. In addition, she leaves a special friend, Barbara Howard.

Family and friends may gather on Friday, February 28 from 4-7 pm at Foley Funeral Home, 49 Court Street, Keene. Services will be held Saturday, March 1st at 11 am at the Federated Church of Marlborough, 16 Pleasant Street, Marlborough.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the NH Federation of Garden Clubs, c/o President, Michelle Mensinger, 10 Ledgewood Drive, Derry, NH 03038; or the Monadnock Lions Club, PO Box 622, Marlborough, NH 03455; or the Federated Church of Marlborough, 16 Pleasant Street, Marlborough, NH 03455.