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Dorothy Francoeur of LeBaron Bonney Dies

February 9, 2022 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Dorothy Francoeur of LeBaron Bonney Dies at 92

Dorothy D. Francoeur of LeBaron Bonney Company has died at age 92.

Dorothy was born on June 11, 1929 in Amesbury, Massachusetts. In her personal life, she enjoyed crafting, knitting, crocheting and needlepoint, according to her obituary.

Professionally, she worked for LaBaron Bonney Company, a manufacturer of interior soft trim for antique cars. She retired before the company filed for bankruptcy and closed its doors in 2019.

Dorothy died on January 23, 2022 due to complications of the covid virus.

She is survived by her daughters, Anne Perkins and Susan Sande; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; her twin sister and best friend, Doris Cynewski; and siblings, Wanda Roy, Silvia Donahue, Pauline Grant, Donna Story and Robert Yelle.

May she Rest In Peace.

Filed Under: Archive, Obituary Tagged With: Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Car Interior, LeBaron Bonney Company

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