ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: WINSTON, DORINA 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source-Published:
Franklin Banner-Tribune, The (LA) - Monday, April 30, 2007

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WINSTON, DORINA 

Dorina Winston, 84, a native and lifelong resident of Franklin, passed away on 
Sunday, April 29, 2007 surrounded by her family and friends in the comfort of 
her home where she lived for 61 years. 
With the support of her loving husband, Howard, Dorina courageously faced the 
debilitating effects of Alzheimer's.

She is survived by her husband, Howard Winston, of Franklin; her five children, 
Faye Luke of Nederland, TX, Peggy Guidry of Centerville, Bonnie Arton of New 
Orleans, Cindy Thibodaux of Kennesaw, GA and Kenneth Arton of New Iberia; her 
stepdaughters, Angela Winston of Franklin and Darlene Lafleur of Tulsa, OK; 10 
grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her grandson, Ryan Guidry; her parents; and her 
first husband, John Arton.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed Monday, May 1st, from 6 
p.m. to 9 p.m., at Ibert's Mortuary. A rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. The 
funeral home will reopen Tuesday at 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.

A Mass will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Church of Assumption, with Fr. 
Lloyd Benoit officiating the mass. 

Interment will follow in the Franklin Cemetery.

Dorina was born January 7, 1923 to Edna and John Fouquier. She married John 
Arton on August 31, 1940. Their 35 year marriage was blessed with five 
children. Following the loss of her first husband to a long term illness, she 
was blessed to meet and marry Howard Winston on June 24th, 1978. During their 
28 years together they shared a love of music and dancing. They could often be 
heard singing a duet.

Dorina was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Veterans of 
Foreign War Auxiliary. She also served as past officer for 11 years for the 
Golden Age Club.

The family would like to thank Linda Baker and Darlene Dupre for her devotion 
and care as well as the staff of Journey Hospice, Mary Beth Pillaro and Ellenor 
Washington for their compassion and support with the final care of Dorina.

Friends wishing to make donations can do so to Journey Hospice, 101 LaRue 
France, Suite 406, Lafayette, LA 70508 in memory of Dorina Winston.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc. of Franklin.

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