Jacqueline I. Dorval

Jacqueline I. Dorval obituary

Jacqueline I. Dorval

Jacqueline Dorval Obituary

Published by Legacy on Oct. 30, 2025.
Jacqueline Dorval, 91, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, at her home in Fort Myers, FL. Jackie was born March 26, 1934, in Woonsocket, RI, to Albert Heroux & Marie Ange Parenteau. She and her late husband, Norman Dorval, were married on May 19, 1956, and together they raised five children in Pawtucket, RI, with summers spent in their beach house on Prudence Island.

Jackie was proud to support Norm in the building of a successful engineering company, managing the office and business administration. She was also an expert in needlecrafts, whether sewing, knitting, rug-making or needlepoint. After she and Norm moved to Florida, Jackie was an active member of The Landings tennis, golf and yacht clubs; an eager participant in the annual cruises; and could always be found hosting and playing cards, Bridge, and Euchre. Jackie loved, laughed, and lived life at the Landings to the fullest, cherishing her family and their frequent visits, and ever grateful to be in a community surrounded by her dear friends.

Jackie was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Normal Dorval; and her siblings Roland Heroux; Albert Heroux; Claire Blair; Pauline Heroux; and Roger Heroux.

She is survived by one daughter, Joanne Dorval; four sons and their spouses, Guy and Sharon Dorval, Glenn and Julie Dorval, Brian and Samantha Stead-Dorval, and Scott and Syringa Dorval; six grandchildren and four step-grandchildren; and her sister, Madeline Grondines.

Following a burial at sea, a celebration to remember Jackie will be held on Saturday, November 1st. The family wishes to thank the staff of Hope Hospice for their kind and dedicated service. Donations may be made in Jackie's memory to Hope Hospice Care, 9470 Health Park Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908.

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