Renea Sheila Rivard

Renea Sheila Rivard, 62, of Lehigh Acres, FL, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2014 after a long illness. Born in Hartford on July 2, 1951, a daughter of the late Philip Rivard and Harriett Andrade, she had been a resident of the Norwich area for several years prior to moving to Florida four years ago. A lover of cats, she took care of many cats and would feed several stray cats daily. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Tammy Lyn Shields of East Hartford. Renea is survived her step-mother, Pauline Rivard of East Hartford, a son, Shawn T. Lopez and his wife, Maureen, of West Suffield; a daughter, Sheila Ann Lopez of East Hartford; five grandchildren, Shawn Lopez, Ian Schlosser, Samantha LaFontaine, Brandy Wilson and Brandon Wilson. She also leaves two brothers, Randy Rivard and his wife, Patricia, of Columbia, Philip Rivard, Jr. and his wife, Maureen, of North Kingstown, RI; three sisters, Doreen Florio and her husband, Frank, of Stoughton, MA, Jolene Rivard and her partner, Jean DelGreco, of East Hartford, Paula Foran and her husband, Kevin, of East Hartford; her companion, Dwight Goodwin of Lehigh Acres, FL with whom she made her home; her former husband, Richard T. Lopez of South Windsor; several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Private funeral services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. The D’Esopo-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopo.com.