WILMINGTON — Doris Clara Schreier, 97, died Friday, June 26, 2020, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. Doris was born Nov. 4, 1922, in Lowell, Massachusetts, as the eldest child of the late Alfred and Clara (Descheneaux) Pratt. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers and sister; George Pratt, Robert Pratt and Eileen Pratt (a nun with the Sisters of the Assumption); along with her two husbands, Paul E. Longval and Edward F. Schreier.
Doris’ first marriage was to Paul in August 1944 until his passing in May 1972. Together, they had three children, son, Paul Scott Longval, and his wife, Maryann, of Bristol, New Hampshire, and daughter Brooke; daughter, Lissa Judd of Lawrence, Massachusetts, and her two children, Elizabeth and Jeffrey; along with one great-grandchild, Joshua; and daughter, Eileen Morrissey, along with husband, Steven, of Wilmington.
Her second marriage was to Edward in July 1979 until his passing in June 2007. This marriage included three stepsons, Dr. Edward Schreier, and his wife, Joyce, of Hingham, Massachusetts, and daughters, Rachel and Emily; Dr. Peter Schreier, his wife, Paula, of Buffalo, New York, and their children, Amy, Maggie and Charlie; and John Schreier and his wife, Nancy, of Buffalo, New York; and daughters Kathleen and Elizabeth. She was blessed with 11 great grandchildren from the Schreier family and was affectionately known as Grandma D. to all. Doris was also a loving aunt to 23 nieces and nephews living across the country.
Doris had a variety of jobs throughout her lifetime. She worked as a real estate assistant, a purchasing agent and stenographer, ending her career in 1979 as an accountant at the University of Lowell Research Foundation.
Doris and Edward established full-time residency in Venice, Florida, in 1997, after many years commuting as snowbirds. This gave Doris the opportunity to renew her passion for tennis, golf, swimming and boating. Doris was a truly devoted Catholic. Throughout her life, she contributed to charitable endeavors in support of the Sisters of the Assumption, Sisters of Presentation of Mary and many Catholic organizations by providing assistance to the poor and less fortunate.
Doris will be remembered for her upbeat and positive attitude, beautiful smile, hearty laugh and strong will throughout her 97 years. Her love and devotion will remain in our hearts forever.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, July 2, at St. Mark Catholic Church by invitation only due to the Covid-19 restrictions. Her burial and celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date in Massachusetts.
In lieu of flowers, the family would be most grateful for contributions to be made to St. Mark Catholic Church or Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.
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