Dorothy was born on January 29, 1931 in South Portland to Walter and Agnes Bimson. She spent her early life in Scarborough, and after graduating from Scarborough High School, married Robert Reno Sr. and settled in Portland, where she spent the rest of her life.
Dorothy was a proud homemaker and loved to spend time with her family and friends. She enjoyed gardening and baking, traveling with family, and having cookouts with just about anyone. There was nothing Dorothy loved more than having everyone get together.
Arts and crafts were always her favorite pastime, and Dorothy has left many needlepoints and embroideries that she made over the years for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to remember her by.
Predceasing Dorothy was her husband Robert Reno Sr. and a sister.
She is survived by her sister Betty Retus of Gray and step-sisters Barbara Dyke of Westbrook, and Marie Carnes of Menifee, CA. Dorothy leaves behind her children Robert Reno Jr. and his wife Moira of Portland; Carol Pooler and her husband Dan of Durham; and Shelley Reno of Auburn, as well as her grandchildren Brian, Dillon, Monica, Devon, Alex, Alia, Ryan, and Amber; great-grandchildren Jack and Cole.
Visiting hours for Dorothy will be held this Tuesday, July 23, 2013 from 4 to 7 PM at the Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. Portland. A 10:00 am Memorial Service for Dorothy will be held on Wednesday the 24th at the Allen Avenue Universalist Unitarian Church of Portland, 524 Allen Ave. Portland, ME. Committal services will follow at Brooklawn Cemetery in Portland.
Dorothy’s family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the caring staff of St. Joseph’s manor where she happily spent the last several years of her life.
In lieu of flower, the Reno family suggests memorial donations be made to St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation and residence, 1133 Washington Ave., Portland, ME 04103, c/o Activities Department.
Care for Dorothy and her family has been entrusted to the Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home of Portland.
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