Audrey Eleanor Riley 91, of Englewood, entered eternal rest Saturday Nov. 10.
Born March 21, 1921, in Providence, R.I., the daughter of Ethel Lamphear Torrey and Maurice E. Torrey, she was a proud descendant of Cape Cod Indians.
She graduated from The Comptometer School of Providence April 3, 1941, and was employed by Brown & Sharpe Mfg. Co. in Providence during World War 11 until March 26, 1945.
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She was married 67 years to Benjamin J. Riley and fulfilled her childhood dream to have a large, loving family.
She is survived by sister-in-law, Ruth Gay Torrey of Sarasota; three sons, Dwight of New York,, James of Placida and Benjamin of Ft. Meyers Beach; four daughters, Sharon Kent of Placida, Stephanie York of Scarborough, Maine., Robin Riley of Sun City, and Patricia Riley of Sarasota; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by granddaughter, Krista Audrey York of Scarborough; her brother, Elwood (Woody) Torrey; and great-grandson, Lucas John Uhrin of Hilliard, Ohio.
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Express condolences via e-mail at lemonbayfh.com. Arrangements are made by Lemon Bay Funeral Home
Calling hours to express condolences to the family will be held at Lemon Bay Funeral Home on Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 3:30-5:00 p.m.
A private family ceremony will be held at a later date. Audrey's final resting place will be with her husband at the National Veterans Cemetery in Sarasota, Fl.
Sincere love and gratitude from the family is expressed to the staff of Brookdale Sterling House Rotunda and Tidewell Hospice for their love and compassionate care.
Calling hours to express condolences will be held at Lemon Bay Funeral Home from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13
A private family ceremony will be held later. Her final resting place will be with her husband at the National Veterans Cemetery in Sarasota.
In lieu of flowers, send donations in the name of Audrey E. Riley to: Suncoast Humane Society 6781 San Casa Dr. Englewood, FL 34224
Express condolences via e-mail at lemonbayfh.com. Arrangements are made by Lemon Bay Funeral Home
Calling hours to express condolences to the family will be held at Lemon Bay Funeral Home on Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 3:30-5:00 p.m.
A private family ceremony will be held at a later date. Audrey's final resting place will be with her husband at the National Veterans Cemetery in Sarasota, Fl.
