Mavis G. Courtois

Mavis G. Courtois, 74, of North Port passed away May 31, 2008. She was born May 31, 1934 in Hackney, England. Mavis worked as a chemical engineer before retiring; she came to this area in 1987 from Groveland, MA. Mavis had many interests including Frank Sinatra music, cake decorating, camping, and gardening; she loved cooking for a crowd and catering for her local community. She was a Girl Scout leader for 11 years; she enjoyed charity work and will be remembered as someone who made a difference. Mavis will be greatly missed by her daughters, Lyn Courtois of North Port, Diane Kizirian of Northwood, NH, Janice Taormina of Hudson, NH and Melody Campbell of Rochester, NH; son, Charles Courtois of Pittsfield, NH; brother, Peter Hehl of England; 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon, and granddaughter, Victoria Grace Taormina. The celebration of Mavis' life will be 5-7 PM Thursday, June 5, 2008 at the Jockey Club, Pan American Blvd, North Port. To express condolences to the family, please sign the online guest book. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services, Punta Gorda.