[NFBF-L] Fwd: Doreen Franklin

[Sherri Brun]

My heart sincerely goes out to the Treasure Coast chapter and to David and the rest of Doreen’s family.  I got to know Doreen at several conventions and then through phone conversations.  We also participated in at least one Washington Seminar together.  Doreen was tireless in her work with and for parents of blind children.  I relied on her on many occasions when I would be trying to help someone with an IEP or other issue concerning a child.  But more than that, she was my friend.  She genuinely cared about blind people—about blind children.  This loss has very much depressed me!  COVID-19 has taken too many people that we all love and one of the best from the Treasure Coast chapter.  I am truly shocked and will miss Doreen very much!  Again, my deeply heart-felt condolences.  Your chapter did not need any more losses.  Stay strong!  

 

Hugs and Prayers,

Sherri

 

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Subject: [NFBF-L] Fwd: Doreen Franklin

 

Hello

 

Please see the below email. During this difficult time, I ask that you please keep the treasure Coast chapter in your thoughts and prayers. It has been a difficult year for us, as this is the second chapter Member, Board and Member and most of all friend that we have lost within five months.

 

Thank you

Nicole

 

Nicole D. Fincham-Shehan

President 

 

Treasure Coast Chapter

National Federation of the Blind of Florida 

Home Phone: 561-366-7841 

Cell Phone: 410-493-4461 

Email: treasurecoastnfb at gmail.com <mailto:treasurecoastnfb at gmail.com> 

 


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Date: August 11, 2021 at 1:06:09 PM EDT
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Subject: Doreen Franklin
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Hello

I pray this finds you all healthy and safe. It is with an extremely heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of our long time chapter Member, Board Member and most of all friend, Doreen Franklin.

As many of you may know from a previous email, Doreen and her husband David were both suffering from Covid. David seems to be on the mend, however, Doreen was hospitalized last week in the ICU. Unfortunately, Doreen passed away yesterday evening due to Covid.

Doreen leaves behind her husband David and they are four beautiful children. Doreen was a huge advocate for blind children and equal access to education. She served with our parents of blind children for many years. In addition, her passion was to assist families with the IEP process and to ensure that their children were receiving adequate accommodations, therefore, they could be just as successful as they are “cited“ counterparts in the classroom.

Doreen was a dedicated Chapter or Member, Board and Member and friend to the NFB Treasure Coast Chapter for many years. Her advocacy to not only help her chapter members, but her community was outstanding. She gave selflessly to do anything and everything that she could to help those around her. Doreen was a true definition oh what an NFB treasure coast member is and should be. Her love, determination and hope for all but especially blind individuals was remarkable.

I ask that you please keep her husband David and their four children, family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Doreen was a truly spiritual individual, so I know that she is with God and has gained her angel wings. She was truly an angel on earth and will continue to guide and protect us from above.

At this time, I have not received word of any arrangements. However, as soon as I do, I will inform everyone.

Thank you
Nicole

Nicole D. Fincham-Shehan
President 

Treasure Coast Chapter
National Federation of the Blind of Florida 
Home Phone: 561-366-7841 
Cell Phone: 410-493-4461 
Email: treasurecoastnfb at gmail.com <mailto:treasurecoastnfb at gmail.com> 


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