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Edward J., 86, died on Dec. 30, 2007. He was a proud member of the U.S. Marine Corps, veteran of World War II and a
recipient of the Purple Heart Medal.
Beloved husband of the late Irene; loving father of Linda Miller, Gary (Diane) Labach, Elaine (Bruce Grady) Labach and
Nancy (John) Thomson; and devoted grandfather of Sonya, Kelly, Erica, Laura, David, Danny, Benjamin, Jeremiah, Sarah, Rachel, Zachary and Luke.
Visitation Friday 2:30-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot Ave., Roseville, Fla. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Please make a donation in Edward's name at www.1stmarinedivisionassociation.org. Share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com
(St Augustine Record, 1/3/08)
Artice Lacy, a World War II veteran who served our country, passed away Dec. 6, 2008 in Jacksonville.
He was preceeded in death by his wife Bernice Lacy; parents, Arthur and Mattie Bell Lacey; brothers, Elijah (Elizabeth) Lacey; Arthur (Dr. Carrie) Lacey, Nathaniel R. Lacey, James Lacey, Walter Lacey, and Clinton T. Lacey; two sisters, Ola Mae Lacey and Gloria Lacey. He is survived by a daughter, Gloria Ann Lacey, Boston; two sisters, Bernice L. Harper, St. Augustine, and Katherine L. Brown, Jacksonville; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral service will be at Alfonzo West Funeral Home, 4409 Soutel Drive, Jacksonville on Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
(St Augustine Record, 12/12/08)
Makayla Grace Ladley, infant child of Edwin and Heather (Bennett) Ladley IV, died March 2, 2008, at Flagler Hospital.
Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at San Lorenzo Cemetery, the Rev. William Mooney officiating.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandparents, James and Krista Bennett, St. Augustine; paternal grandmother, Deborah Davis; and paternal great-grandparents, Edwin and Tinker Ladley II.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Edwin Ladley III; uncle, James Robert Bennett; maternal great-grandparents, Marjorie Scheib and Robert Brandhoff, and John and Wanda Bennett; several great aunts, uncles and cousins.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 3/5/08)
James Francis LaFalcia, 92, of Hastings, Fla., died April 5, 2008, at his home, Mr. LaFalcia was a native of Harlem, N.Y., and had resided in Hastings since 1997. He was a truck driver, a member of the Teamsters local No. 816 in New York and a 3rd degree Night of Columbus in Broward County, Fla. He was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
Services: Private services will be held at a later date.
Survivors: His daughter, JoAnn Reinhardt; brother, Arthur LaFalcia; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren.
He is predeceased by his wife, Josephine LaFalcia; sisters, Rose, Harriet, and Betty; brothers, Frank, William, Walter, and Harold.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 4/9/08)
Aurelie J. Lafayette, of Dover, N.H., died at the home of her father, David Lafayette, in St. Augustine on Dec. 18, 2009. She was born in Falls Church, Va., on Sept. 30, 1963, and was 46 years old.
Her brother, Geoffrey A. Lafayette, of Madison, Wis., was by her side until hours before she passed. The two were great buddies, friends and competitors from the time they were born: in Alexandria and West Springfield, Va., in Fremont N.H., and in Plymouth, N.H., where they attended Plymouth State College at the same time.
Aurelie's e-mail moniker was Lover of Maine. That summarized pretty well her relation to life. She enjoyed the outdoors and experiencing life alone: tenting, attending concerts, traveling, county fairs, and arts and crafts shows.
She owned a condo in an older house in Dover and lived there alone with her faithful cats, Chia and Fortune. She took great pride in her cats. An example of her independence is what happened when her car broke down late at night several different times in the snow in New Hampshire coming home from work. Walking home the last few miles, she was picked up by the same state trooper and given a ride home. He suggested to her nicely that she consider buying another car. She laughed. That same car she drove down from New Hampshire and is now in her father's garage in St. Augustine.
In the last few years she grew an interest in parapsychology and was a member of TAPS and involved in the hunt for paranormal activities at the Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, N.H. She was also involved with the organization Becoming an Outdoors-Woman.
She was employed for 11 years by Lindt and Sprungli, the chocolate company, in Stratham, N.H., as a line facilitator. She felt a strong connection to the company and to the many employees there.
She was predeceased by her mother, Cornelia Whitten Lafayette. She leaves her father; her brother, Geoffrey Lafayette, of Madison, and his wife, Moira; a niece and nephews, Clarice, David II and Michael; several cousins from Marlboro and Springfield, Mass.; an uncle, Robert Lafayette, of Boston; and a friend of the family, Marilyn Allen, of St. Augustine.
A memorial service will be held in the spring in Exeter, N.H. Donations may be made to Community Hospice, 525 State Road 16, St. Augustine, FL 32084. No flowers, please.
Arrangements are being handled by the Craig Funeral Home in St. Augustine.
(St Augustine Record, 12/20/2009)
Ethel Elizabeth LaFond, 92, St. Augustine, died Nov. 18, 2008, at the Samantha Wilson Care Center at Bayview.
She was born in Bridgeport, Conn., and had resided in St. Augustine for the past 10 years, moving here from Milford, Conn.
She was a retired kick press operator, and she was of the Christian faith. Ethel was an avid square dancer for more than 35 years. She was loved very much by her family and she loved them all as well. She was a wonderful cook, and her family always said she could make a gourmet meal from leftovers and an onion. She was also active in the Senior Center in Milford and the COA here in St. Augustine.
Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, at the chapel of St. Johns Family Funeral Home with her grandson David Hennessey officiating. A reception will follow the memorial services at the funeral home.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to the Buckingham Smith Porch Swing Fund, 169 M.L. King Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084.
She is survived by her daughters, Judith Sherwood and her husband, Richard, Janet Hennessey and her husband, Michael, all of St. Augustine; one son, Kenneth LaFond, and his wife, Cari, Blowing Rock, N.C.; an aunt, Vera Kaminsky, Shelton, Conn.; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her family, her large circle of friends and many cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence LaFond, and a daughter, Joan Visconti.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/24/08)
Robert Alfred Lagasse (Bob), 80, a longtime resident of St. Augustine at his home, and retired to Franklin, N.C., passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at his home in St. Augustine, under the care of daughter-in-law Doris Lagasse after a battle with cancer.
Bob was born in Wilmington, Del., on July 27, 1929, to Felix and Elsie Lagasse, the second oldest of five siblings. Bob married Barbara Jean Pacetti in 1952, and subsequently had eight children. He was a graduate of the University of Florida, 1953.
Bob entered fulltime service with the U.S. Navy in 1953, as a cryptographer at the rank of ensign, and was promoted to lieutenant (j.g.). He served on the U.S.S. Saipan, out of Green Cove Springs and later served in the Navy Reserves until 1965.
After his Navy service, Bob worked as an agronomist at Cape Canaveral, while living in Melbourne, from 1960 to 1971, then as a real estate broker in St. Johns County, from 1971 to 1988.
In 1989, Bob married Marion Herzog of St. Augustine, and worked as the senior land acquisition agent at St. Johns River Water Management District, until his retirement in 1997. He continued working part time in real estate until Bob and Marion moved to Franklin, N.C., in 2005, where together they enjoyed their horses, hiking, gardening and building a mountain-view home together.
Bob was a beloved husband, father, friend and was always highly esteemed by his work associates. He was very devout in his faith in his Savior, Jesus Christ, and was a man of great integrity. Bob was quick to lend a helping hand to his large family, and to his friends and neighbors. If he said he'd do it, it'd get done. He was the most dependable, trustworthy man.
Bob was preceded in death by his son, Nicholas, and is survived by his wife, Marion; his five siblings, Charlotte (Foster) Olroyd, Richard (Jane), Paul, Phyllis Reddick, and Phillip (Sue); seven children, Al (Cel), Terry (Bob) Trawick, Mike, Wayne (Doris), Jane (Tim) Kinzie, Chris (Cynthia), David (Laurie); and grandson Michael (Liz); 27 grandchildren; and 34 great-granchildren.
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, June 21, 2010, at Destiny International Church, on U.S. 1 South. Service is open to all.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 6/18/2010)
Sherry Frances Lagasse passed away quietly Jan. 4, 2007, after a lifelong battle with Juvenile Diabetes. Sherry was born Nov. 17, 1955, in Pensacola, Fla. She graduated from Palatka South High School and resided in St. Augustine for the past 20 years. Sherry tackled life with zeal and overcame every obstacle placed in front of her as a result of her illness. She was an independent person, living a happy and full life in spite of her blindness, kidney transplant (donated by her brother Skip) and more recently wheelchair confinement. She was a loving daughter, sister, friend and mother figure.
She leaves behind her father, Paul; brother, Scott and Carol and their children, Donalyn and Scotty; brother, Skip and Marlene and their children, Glenda, Sherri and Michelle, the love of her life and best friend, Rick Bravo and his children, Tony, Chris and Tiffany; and the Bravo grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, Sherry would have liked donations be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at www.jdrf.org. You can also make a Memorial donation to the North Florida Chapter or to the Lions Club Conklin Center for the Blind, which generously financially supported Sherry's opportunity to obtain two guide dogs, Blue and Alex, during her lifetime. Make your donation at www.conklincenter.org, Giving Opportunities, Tribute Gifts.
A memorial celebration will be held at Craig Funeral Home in St. Augustine Wednesday evening. Family will receive visitors from 4 to 6:30 p.m. with services beginning at 5 p.m. Father William Mooney will officiate. For directions and to sign the online guest book, log on to www.craigfuneralhome.com.
(St Augustine Record, 01/06/08)
Cameron Joseph Lake died unexpectedly July 5, 2008. He was 18 years old, a 2008 graduate of Pedro Menendez High School. He had just been accepted for the fall term at the University of North Florida.
His bright smile and big bear hugs will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his loving mother, Anita Lake; his sister, Haven Marie Lake; and brother, Spencer Burton Lake. He was predeceased by his father, Gary Lake.
The visitation will be Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Good News Church. The funeral service will start at 2 p.m. at Good News Church.
Donations to the Children's Education Fund account number 8600247062 at Mercantile Bank are appreciated.
Arrangements are with Craig Funeral Home, Crematory, and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 07/11/08)
Dorothy May Lamb, 94, of Buxton, Maine, passed away Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011, at San Marco Terrace Rehab and Care Center in St. Augustine. Dorothy was born on Sunday, July 8, 1917, in Waterboro, Maine, to the late Arthur and Annie Pressey. She is also preceded in death by her husband Kenneth L. Lamb and a daughter, Theresa Walsh. She was a homemaker and loved to needlepoint. Condolences may be sent to the family by signing Dorothy"s online page at www.WattsFuneralHomes.com.
Survivors include her son, Henry Dare of West Buxton, Maine; daughters Dorothy L. Gorham of Hastings, Florida, Shirley M. Roberts and Thelma Corbeil both of Groville, Maine, and Stella Phillips of West Buxton, Maine; four sisters; grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; A graveside service will be held at a later date in Buxton, Maine, at Tory Hill Cemetery.
Simplicity Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Watts Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Inc., San Mateo, Florida.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on September 18, 2011)
Nancy Innis Lingle Lambert, 73, of St. Augustine, passed away June 17, 2010.
Nancy was born in Mineola, N.Y., on April 23, 1937, to Joseph and Catherine (Platt) Lingle. She graduated from New Milford High School (Conn.), where her interests included tennis and cheerleading. Nancy attended the Katharine Gibbs School, followed by several years traveling through Europe.
For the majority of her professional career, Nancy worked with the Federal Aviation Administration in Washington, D.C., until retiring to Jackson Hole, Wyo. Following several years in Jackson Hole, Ms. Lambert moved to Phoenix for a brief time before settling in her beloved St. Augustine, Fla.
While living in Washington, D.C., Ms. Lambert began her avidity for volunteerism by contributing her time and heart to the National Zoo, specifically caring for the lion and panda exhibits. Upon her arrival in St. Augustine, Ms. Lambert volunteered at the Spanish Quarter, where she took great pride in her work and a great appreciation for the co-workers and wonderful friends she made while there.
She was also a member of the Antiques Guild and volunteered at the Council on Aging. She will be remembered for her philanthropic spirit in various charities and organizations, including the Anastasia Island Library, St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum, Humane Society, American Lung Association and the Mayo Clinic.
Nancy's love of animals and nature was evident in the use of her hand-pressed flowers for art and stationery. She was an avid Formula One fan, traveling several times to Monaco to attend the races, in addition to being an enthusiastic hockey fan.
Ms. Lambert will be remembered for her grace, sharp wit and impeccable character.
She is survived by her brother, Joe Lingle (Blue Ridge, Ga.); nieces, Sheri Smith and Kim Lingle (Suwanee, Ga.); as well as her grandniece, Kendall Smith, and grandnephews, Peyton Smith and Josh Lingle (Suwanee).
In addition to her parents, her brother, Richard Lingle, preceded her in death.
A private memorial will be held.
The family would like to extend its sincerest appreciation to all of Nancy's friends who loved and cared for her.
(St Augustine Record, 7/20/2010)
Noah Klein Lambert, 4-month-old son of Mark and Courtney, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 18, 2010, at Baptist Medical Center. He was born in Jacksonville on May 12, 2010.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by maternal grandparents, Patricia and Robert Klein; paternal grandparents, David and Kathy Lambert; maternal great-grandparents, Charles and Jeanne Klein; and paternal great-grandparents, Harold and Helen Thompson, Blanche Lambert and William Lambert.
A celebration of his life will take place at noon Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, at the Serenata Beach Club.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, September 23, 2010)
Lisa Helen Lamberti, 46, of Palm Coast, Fla., died Sept. 18, 2010, at Kindred Hospital, Green Cove Springs, Fla. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was a religious education teacher for the Diocese of St. Augustine at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind. Lisa also was a eucharistic minister, sign language interpreter and Girl Scouts volunteer.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine, with the Very Rev. Thomas Willis, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in San Lorenzo Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. and prayers will be said at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Rene Robert officiating Thursday at Craig Funeral Home.
Flowers are gratefully declined; those wishing may make a contribution to Cathedral Parish School Scholarship Fund for Alyssa Lamberti. Please call 904-824-2806, ext. 311.
She is survived by her husband, John Lamberti; daughter, Alyssa Lamberti; sons, William and Anthony Lamberti; sister, Cathy Lanzing; and stepfather, John Hall.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, September 22, 2010)
William Maximilian Lamont, born Oct. 5, 1916, in St. Augustine, Fla., died July 3, 2009, in Dallas, Texas.
He was the son of Clarence Arnold Lamont and Kathleen Chambers Lamont. He is an alumnus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Baker Hotel brought him to Dallas, Texas, from Chicago, where he had been employed by the Palmer House Hotel. In 1946, he started his own business, William M. Lamont, Top of the Tableware. The business thrived under his direction until he retired in 1997, at which time his wife, Jeanette, assumed the operation of the business, which continues today.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Bill Lamont Jr., and his wife, Mary Noel; daughter, Kathleen Lamont; grandsons, Max Lamont, and his wife, Hallie, and Miles Lamont; sister, Betty Leaf.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Rosa Reyes, his daily support, Barbara Neal, Patsy Johnson, Silvera Thompson and Jane Littlefield of September Services, who provided loving care during his brief illness.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. July 9, 2009, at Evergreen Cemetary, 505 N. Rodriguez St., St. Augustine, Fla., under the direction of Craig Funeral Home, 1475 Old Dixie Hwy., St. Augustine, Fla. Father David Weidner, Trinity Episcopal Parish will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scouts of America Circle 10 Council, 8605 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75235, (214)902-6700, Faith Presbyterian Hospice, 6100 Colwell Blvd., Ste. 225, Irving, TX 75039, (972)401-9090, or the charity of your choice.
Craig Funeral Home Memorial Park & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 07/08/09)
Vito W. Lampariello, 80, passed away at Flagler Hospital on March 25.
He was born and raised in Newark, N.J., to Joseph and Lydia Lampariello.
A baker by trade, he married the love of his life, Doris, almost 59 years ago, and together they raised two wonderful daughters. Vito served in the Army in Korea and, upon his return, ran bakeries on Long Island and in the Catskill Mountains.
He had a great sense of humor and always liked to be busy. He could fix most anything around the house. He enjoyed playing golf with his buddies, and traveling with his family.
Not content with retirement, he decided to go back to work with Aramark at Flagler College, where he spent almost 20 years, again as a baker.
He loved his wife and his family and was especially proud of his granddaughter.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Doris; daughters, Norma Lampariello (Fran Emerson) and Carol Libby (Jackson); granddaughter, Giselle Libby; and brothers, Larry (Sheila) and Joseph (Margaritta) Lampariello.
There will be a visitation at 5 p.m. Tuesday followed by the funeral service at 6 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home with military honors. Burial will be at Jacksonville National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on March 27, 2011)
Thomas "Little Man" Lancette, 38, of the Treasure Beach community in St. Augustine, died on Sept. 22, 2009, at Flagler Hospital from injuries sustained in a near drowning incident. Tom was born in Syracuse, N.Y., and recently moved to St. Augustine from St. Marys, Ga.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 09/26/09)
William Landrum, 77, of St. Augustine, died Aug. 4, 2010, at Flagler Hospital. A resident since childhood, he attended local schools and was a member of New St. James Missionary Baptist Church.
Services will be announced at a later date.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home is assisting the Landrum family.
(St Augustine Record, 8/11/2010)
Engelbert Margaret Landry, 97, of St. Augustine, Fla., died Sept. 13, 2010, at Roberts Care Center, Palatka, Fla. She was a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine. Mrs. Landry was a member of the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine, with the Rev. Jeffrey Thomas officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined; those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to Haven Hospice, 6400 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL 32117.
She was the wife of the late Nicholas Landry and sister to the late Gene Ashton and Gertrude Richards.
Mrs. Landry is survived by her daughter, Amye Venancio; sons, Nicholas J. Landry II and Paul Landry (Patricia), all of St. Augustine; sister, Almena Gudmunsen; five grandchildren, Andrea Sheldon, Nicholas Landry III, Eric Landry, Ryan Landry and Joseph Venancio; and great-grandchildren, Lia and Lial Landry.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, September 16, 2010)
Melvin L. Lands, age 87, of St. Augustine, died on May 16, 2008, at his residence in St. Augustine. He was born in Jackson County, Ala., and had lived in St. Augustine since 1983, moving here from Scottsboro, Ala. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the U.S. Navy. He worked for Union Carbide as a machinist and pipe fitter and later for the Tennessee Valley Authority. Locally, he had worked at several different farms in the Hastings area and was a member of St. Augusine Church of Christ.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2008, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, 385 State Road 207 (Call 824-1625 for directions).
Funeral services and interment with military honors will be held on Thursday in Scottsboro, Ala. Flowers are gratefully declined and those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to: Haven Hospice, 4200 N.W. 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Syble Tidwell-Lands. He is survived by one daughter, Linda Mauldin of St. Augustine, sons Melvin Lands of St. Augustine and Weldon Lands of Hastings, one brother, R.C. "Bud" Lands of Hastings, one sister, Mabel Norwood of Scottsboro, Ala., 11 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
(St Augustine Record, 05/19/08)
Faye Weathersby Lane, 73, passed away at home March 23, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 11, 1935, in Ocala, Fla., grew up in St. Augustine and resided in Ponte Vedra Beach. She attended the University of Florida. She was an active member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Her greatest accomplishment in life was her dedication as a wife, mother and grandmother.
Faye is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Timothy; daughters, Lori Lane (Scot) Regner, Debbie Lane (Steve) Graham and Stephanie Lane (Ron) Carroll; grandchildren, T.J. Calise, Courtney Graham and Lane Carroll.
A Prayer Vigil will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2009 in Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2009 in Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church with the Monsignor Daniel Logan, as celebrant. Interment will follow in Ponte Vedra Valley Cemetery.
Donations may be made in memory of Faye to Community Hospice of NE Florida.
Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com.
Services under the care and direction of Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, Jacksonville Beach, FL, (904) 249-1100.
(ST Augustine Record, 03/24/09)
Roy Daniel Lane, 84, of Elkton, Fla., passed away at his home on June 29, 2008.
He was born in Moultrie, Ga., on Aug. 30, 1923, to Frank and Minnie Lane. He was the eighth of nine children, and the family moved to St. Johns County shortly after his birth.
Roy married Marjorie Masters in 1943, and they had five children. He held several memorable jobs, including transporting soldiers to Camp Blanding during World War II and building shrimp boats with his dad and brothers in St. Augustine. He is best known as being the longtime manager of Sunshine Farms in Mill Creek.
After his retirement, he enjoyed operating his small aviary, traveling and spending time with his family. He was a very talented carpenter and was always eager to help with any construction projects.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, four sisters, his wife, Marjorie, a son, Danny Lane, and granddaughter, Shannon Hawkins.
Roy is survived by four children, Diane (Roy) Hawkins, of San Mateo, David (Regina) Lane, of Palm Coast, Patty (Gary) Banks, of Elkton, and Sandra (Jeff) Pearson, of St. Augustine; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a large extended family.
Roy was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him, especially those who had the privilege to call him "Daddy" or "Papa."
Visitation will be held at Craig Funeral Home in St. Augustine on Wednesday, July 2, 2008, from 5-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home. Interment will follow at St. Ambrose Catholic Cemetery in Elkton.
(St Augustine Record, 07/02/08)
Virginia Ann Reaves Lane passed away at 82 years of age at Flagler Hospital on Aug. 15, 2009, after a wonderful, caring and giving life.
Born in Hawthorne, Calif., on May 11, 1927, to Samuel Reaves and Velma Dickens Reaves, she grew up in Albuquerque, N.M., and later moved to Washington, D.C., where she enrolled in a cadet nursing program and later graduated with a bachelor of science degree in nursing from American University. Ginny met and married the love of her life, John Lane, on May 22, 1948. They moved to the Arlington area of Jacksonville, where they began their family, and she worked for St. Vincent's Hospital and for Dr. Max Suter.
Virginia served on the board of Baptist ChildrenÕs Hospital for many years.
She was a member of the DAR, Colonial Dames and the Magna Carta and supported many other charitable causes. She was a patriot and enjoyed entertaining, cooking and growing roses. Most of all, she was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband, John G. Lane, M.D., F.A.A.P.; her children, Cynthia Lane, Julianna (Jeffrey) Otto, Jeffrey (Barbara) Lane, Mary Carol Lane; three grandchildren, Annie (Sean) Doyle, Cherish Evans and Brayte Singletary; and two great-grandchildren, Ruaidhri and Liam Doyle.
Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday at Craig Funeral Home, with funeral services beginning at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Ron Moore officiating.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge.
(St Augustine Record, 08/18/09)
Bernice Tomlin Langan, 81, passed away at her home in St. Augustine, Fla., on June 5, 2010. She was born on Nov. 13, 1928, and was a resident of St. Augustine for the past 21 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, William E. Langan, her father, Charles M. Tomlin, and mother, Bessie Hartley Tomlin, sisters, Jewell Tomlin Johnson and Elisabeth Tomlin Hodges, brother, Charles Monroe "Billy" Tomlin and daughter-in-law Kimberly Langan.
She is survived by her three sons, Michael Langan and his wife Gayle, Patrick Langan and his wife Linda and Col. David Langan, USAF; seven wonderful grandchildren, Jonathan, Jason, Joshua, Christopher, Jessica, Sarah and John David; sister, Betty Sue Tomlin Stephens; brother, James M. Tomlin; and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family in the Jackson, Georgia area.
Bernice Langan attended Jackson High School and graduated with the class of 1945. She is a former member of the Palma Ceia Women's Club (Tampa, Fla.) and Beta Sigma Phi (New Orleans, La.) women's social, cultural and service organization. Bernice was an avid reader, frequent user and supporter of the public library systems within the various communities she lived. She also enjoyed gardening and landscaping around her home in St. Augustine, spending time with her grandchildren and keeping in touch with family members. She belonged to the Birthday Stars group in Marsh Creek Country Club, St. Augustine, and looked forward to the monthly luncheons to celebrate each other's birthday.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Craig Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bernice Langan's name may be made to: Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library, 124 Sea Grove Main St., St. Augustine, FL 32080. http://www.sjcpls.org/content/friends-library.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 6/20/2010)
Geneva "Gee" Chambers Lange passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, after a massive stroke, with her family by her side. She was 80.
Born in Knoxville, Tenn., on Sept. 8, 1928, Gee attended the Tennessee School for the Deaf.
Upon graduation, she went on to attend Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. She was avid basketball player at TSD and Gallaudet. While at Gallaudet she fell in love with Bob Lange and elected to become a wife and mother.
She is survived by her husband, Bob, of 57 years; two daughters, Wendy and Camy; and two sons, Andy and his wife, Kelly, and Billy and his wife, Amy; as well as four grandchildren, Eric (and his mother, Andy's former wife, Sue), Brooke, Kyle and Katie Jude.
Gee and Bob loved to travel to visit family and friends and attended their children and grandchildren's sports events all around the world. A longtime resident of the Island, she loved St. Augustine, the beaches, the lighthouse and the yard sales. She loved to look for shark teeth and shells on the beach. She worked at the Dragon's Lair at Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind for five years.
A memorial service will be held on the beach off the A Street ramp at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008. Gee's favorite color was blue, so wear something blue.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Geneva Chambers Lange Fund, c/o TSD Athletic Association, Dick Henley, AD, 2725 Island Home Blvd., Knoxville, TN 27920. (Checks payable to PTCA or TSD Athletic Fund).
We love and miss you, Gee: Wife, Mom, Grandma, Aunt and Friend.
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 11/06/08)
Debby Elaine Langston, 56, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at her home in Hastings.
She was born Jan. 30, 1954, in Lake City, Fla., to Walter and Mickey Bradley and moved to St. Augustine as a child. She attended local schools.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Langston, Hastings; sons, Michael Bradley, Johnny Bradley and David Solano, all of Hastings; sisters Diane (Bill) Bell, St. Augustine, and Bonnie (Donnie) Corbin, Hastings; brothers Gene (Linda) Bradley, St. Augustine; Alan (Jeanette) Bradley, Hastings, Vic Bradley, Live Oak, Timmy (Lee) Bradley, St. Augustine, and Glenn Bradley, Hastings; a stepson, Larry Langston, St. Augustine; a granddaughter, Faith Bradley, Bakersville; grandsons Gage Bradley, Hastings, Riley and Bailey Langston, St. Augustine; several aunts and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews.
The family will receive visitors from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, November 17, 2010)
Jeffrey Wayne Langston Sr., 38, of St. Augustine, died Jan. 24, 2008, at Baptist South Medical Center. He was a native of Houston and was raised and spent most of his life in St. Augustine. Langston worked for Watco Inc. for 18 years and then owned and operated Industrial Locomotive LLC. He was of the Baptist faith.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Ron Moore officiating. Calling hours are 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Craig Funeral Home. Burial is at Evergreen Cemetery.
He adored his son, the little brother that was larger than life and he truly loved his mom and dad.
In addition to his son, Jeffrey Wayne Langston Jr., he is survived by his mother, Janice Langston; sister, Jenny Cox; brother, John Paul Langston Jr.; two nieces; and girlfriend, Kim Davis, all of St. Augustine; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his father, John Paul Langston Sr.
Funeral arrangements by Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park. Please view Langston's memorial page at www.craigfuneralhome.com
(St Augustine Record, 01/27/08)
John Brooks Langston, 58, died Tuesday Sept. 23, 2008, in Mansfield, Ill. He was born April 14, 1950, in Edgecombe County, N.C., and was a graduate of West Edgecombe, Class of '68.
He is the son of Marvin H. and Sadie Ellis Langston, who preceded him in death.
Surviving is his son, John Brooks Langston II of Chapel Hill, N.C.; sisters, Ernestine L. (Tine) Sellers, of Mansfield, Ill., Ann L. and husband, Bernard Brown, of Lake Gaston, N.C.; brother, M. Wayne Langston, of St. Augustine, Fla.; nine nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at Pineview Cemetery.
A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, at 3 p.m. at Surfside Park on Vilano Beach, Fla.
Condolences may be sent to langstjb@email.unc.edu.
Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 10/09/08)
Cleo Ernestine Lanier, 78, of St. Augustine, died Feb. 29, 2008, at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring in Jacksonville. Mrs. Lanier was a native of Orange, Texas, and had resided in St. Augustine. Mrs. Lanier was a homemaker and she was of the Baptist faith.
Services: Private services will be held at a later date. Burial: Cremation followed by urn committal at Craig Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Community Hospice of NE Florida, (800) 274-6614, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Survivors: Her daughters, Sharon Smith and Paula Rose; sons, Fred and David Lanier, all of St. Augustine; sister, Ira Inman, Deland; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 3/1/08)
Helen Crosby Largacci, 79, of Palatka, died Friday Feb. 29, 2008, at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine. She was a native of East Palatka, a life-long resident of Putnam County and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Palatka. She worked for 32 years as an accounting bookkeeper with Green's Fuel, Tex Gas and Suburban Propane in Palatka. She was a very devoted grandmother and loved gardening, going to garage sales and photography.
She is survived by two sons, Rodney Barksdale of Palatka and Clayton Largacci and wife, Christy of East Palatka; sister, Mary Halt of Daytona Beach; four grandchildren, Chrystal Richardson and husband, Dink, Catie Webb, Cari Barksdale, and Chase Largacci; one great-grandson, Tyler Richardson.
Graveside services will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday March 5, 2008, at San Mateo Cemetery with Mr. Bobby Sapp officiating. Friends may call Wednesday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.
(St Augustine Record, 3/4/08)
Betty Yvonne Larrow, 83, a native of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away peacefully at home Jan. 28, 2010.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents, Duval and Ethel (Harvey) Selph, her brothers, J. Milton Selph and Carl D. Selph, and sister, Lois E. (Selph) Steinecke. She'll be reunited with her late husband of 42 years, Joseph H. Larrow Sr.
She is survived by her four children, John Michael Pawlick (Jackie), Pamela Jean Webber (Dawayne), Gary Allen Pawlick (Susan), Joseph H. Larrow Jr.; 17 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren; two nieces, Lois Robinson (James), Joyce Steinecke; one nephew, Carl D. Selph Jr.(Suzanne); and one sister-in-law, Gloria Selph.
Memorial Services will be held Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Anastasia Baptist Church with the Rev. Walter West, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Building Fund of Anastasia Baptist Church in her honor.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 1/30/2010)
Ronald D. Larsen, 74, of the Treasure Beach community of St. Augustine, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at Flagler Hospital. Born in Waukegan, Ill., Ron moved to St. Petersburg in 1969, where he worked for George F. Young, Inc. serving as surveyor and vice president for the company. He moved to Treasure Beach in 1994. Ron was a member of the St John's County Amateur Radio Emergency Service, call sign W9QGB, and he worked with emergency communications activations during hurricanes and other emergencies in support of the citizens of St. Johns County. He was a member of the River Ramblers and Ocean Waves square dance clubs.
He is survived by his wife, Rose Larsen, of Treasure Beach, a daughter, Lorice L. Amlin and son-in-law Rev. Paul M. Amlin of Marion, IA, one grandson and one granddaughter.
A memorial service will held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
St Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/22/2009)
Wayne Larsen, 72, died Sept. 1, 2008 at Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring, Jacksonville, Fla. He was born in Dayton, Ky. He was the loving husband to Carole and father to Ted. He was a U.S. Marine Reservist. He loved to play cards and was really good at it, winning several tournaments. He managed Brentwood and Los Poses Country Club in Los Angeles, Calif. He also managed St. Louis and New Orleans Playboy Clubs in the '60s. We will all dearly miss him.
Funeral services and entombment will be held in Forestlawn mausoleum in Glendale, Calif.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory and Memorial Park is in charge of the local arrangements.
(St Augustine record, 09/03/08)
Joy Delight Lasavage, 63, of St. Augustine, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 28, at Flagler Hospital surrounded by her family.
Born in Bethlehem, Pa., she grew up in the Pocono Mountains and was a longtime resident of Smyrna, Del. , before moving to St. Augustine in 2002.
Joy was a 1969 graduate of West Redding (Pennsylvania) School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse at the Delaware Home & Hospital for the Chronically Ill for 17 1/2 years. After retiring from nursing, she enjoyed a second career in real estate in Delaware for many years.
More than anything, Joy was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. She was deeply spiritual and faithfully read her Bible daily. She enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and her two cats. She was a member of Anastasia Baptist Church, where she was involved in Ladies Bible Study, and the Salt & Light Sunday School Class.
She is survived by her husband, Peter Lasavage, of St. Augustine; a daughter, Robin King, of Cheyenne, Wyo.; a son, Tyler Lasavag,e of St. Augustine; and sisters, Nancy Frailey of Columbus, Ohio, Delores Masleh of Ephrata, Pa., and Betty Ferruzza of Lancaster, Pa.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, at Anastasia Baptist Church with the Rev. Walter West officiating. A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home. A committal service and interment will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, at Jacksonville National Cemetery.
Flowers are gratefully accepted, or donations in Joy"s memory may be made to Anastasia Baptist Church Building Fund, 1650 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL 32080.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, December 31, 2010)
Katie Latona, 21, died tragically on April 5, 2010, in St. Augustine.
Katie was a graduate of St. Augustine High School and had been working as a title clerk in the family auto business Beachside Sales.
She is survived by her parents, Joseph and Kathleen Latona; brothers, Greg and Chris Latona; grandfather, Joseph D. Latona, all of St. Augustine; and grandparents, Fred and Sara Witt of New York.
A memorial Mass will be said at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Cathedral Basilica. The celebrant will be the Rev. Edward Booth. Friends are invited afterwards to a Celebration of Life at the home of Katie's parents beginning at 12 noon.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/8/2010)
Sanford F. Lau, 64, of St. Augustine, died on July 13, 2011, at Baptist Hospital South in Jacksonville, Fla.
He was born and grew up in Hong Kong, and later moved to the United States, settling in Fairfield County, Conn. For more than three decades, Sanford owned and operated restaurants located in the Fairfield County area. He had been a resident of St. Augustine since 2004.
He is survived by his wife, Pui Ying Chan, of St. Augustine; a daughter, Bonnie Lau of Memphis, Tenn.; a son, Jeffrey Lau of Trumbull, Conn.; and grandchildren, Leland Thomas, Sophia Lau and Vincent Lau.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home in St. Augustine is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on July 17, 2011 )
Richard J. "Dick" Lauginiger, 74, of St. Augustine, passed away on July 21, 2011, at the Bailey Family Center for Caring in St. Augustine, surrounded by his family.
He was born and raised in Chester, Pa., and served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was a longtime resident of Miramar, Fla. He worked for Southern Bell, where he began as a lineman and retired while working in management.
Dick also had a long history of volunteering, starting with his service as a volunteer paramedic/firefighter in Miramar. After retirement, Dick moved to Lenoir, N.C., where he resided for 10 years, before relocating to St. Augustine in the late 1980s.
Upon moving to St. Augustine, Dick continued to volunteer on numerous committees and ministries in his church and as a public service assistant with the St. Johns County Sheriff"s Office. In 1998, he was hired by the Sheriff"s Office as senior P.S.A. and continued in that role until a month before his death. He served for a total of 16 years with the Sheriff"s Office and enjoyed every minute of it. He was a member of Crescent Beach Baptist Church and had also been a longtime member of Anastasia Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Lauginiger, of St. Augustine; daughters, Debora Lee, and her husband, William, Vickie Graham, and her husband, David, all of Tallahassee, Fla., and Angela Chamblin, and her husband, Christopher, of Davie, Fla.; a son, Paul Lauginiger, of Ormond Beach, Fla.; sisters, Marie Elaine Klein, and her husband, George, of Hawthorne, Fla., and Kathy Scully, and her husband, Malvern, of Weston, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Margaret Toland Lauginiger, of Milmont Park, Pa.; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Christopher Joel Chamblin.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 25, 2011, at Crescent Beach Baptist Church, with Dr. David Beauchamp officiating. Interment will follow at Jacksonville National Cemetery.
A visitation will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 24, 2011, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home in is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on July 23, 2011 )
William Arnold "Bill" Laursen, 85, of the Coquina Crossing community in Elkton, died on Oct. 25, 2009, in St. Augustine.
He was born in Marlette, Mich., and was a longtime resident of Jacksonville, Fla., Charleston, S.C., and Camden, S.C.
He had been a resident of the St. Augustine area since June 2008.
Bill served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Asia and Pacific theaters. After returning to civilian life, Bill began working for Chrysler Corp. His work in the auto industry continued for more than three decades. He was a partner and general manager for D&S Motors in Raleigh, N.C., owned and operated Mid City Chrysler Plymouth in Jacksonville, was dealer and general manager of West Ashley Toyota in Charleston, and owned and operated Bill Laursen Toyota in Camden.
He was a member of Sebring United Methodist Church in Sebring, Fla.
Funeral services with military honors will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at Jacksonville National Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday at St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Marie Laursen; a brother, Duane Laursen; and a sister, Delphine Laursen Campbell.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Laursen of Elkton; a daughter, Cheryl Larsen Burrow of Plano, Texas; sons, Kim Stewart Laursen and his wife, Cheryl, of St. Augustine, Ky Steven Laursen and his wife, Terry, of Thailand, William Arnold Laursen Jr. and his wife, Ellen, of Columbia, S.C.; grandchildren, Shannon Bishop and her husband, Steven, Shaun Laursen and his wife, Ashley, Kristen Faulhaber and her husband, Jacob, William Arnold "Tripp" Laursen III, Taylor Laursen; and great-grandchildren Kaitland Bishop and Ryan Bishop.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 10/28/2009)
Aged 57 years. Died January 5, 2010 Wife Amy Lake Lohman Funeral home, Palm Coast
Dorothy E. Downes died peacefully in her home in Ashland, Ore., on Oct. 5, 2009. Born on Oct. 28, 1915, in Buffalo, N.Y., Dorothy married James R. Downes on Nov. 6, 1943.
She was predeceased by James R. Downes and is survived by her sister, Beatrice; brothers, James, Jerome, Theodore and David; and by her children and their spouses, James and Susan Downes of Pound Ridge, N.Y., Toni and Bob King of South Carolina, Ellen Downes, Mary Krystine and Dan Erchul of Oregon, Alice and Jim Parker of Colorado, Gerallyn and Greg Duke of Pennsylvania, and Elizabeth and Harlan Hale of Georgia.
Dorothy was the proud grandmother of nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland, Ore., assisted the family.
(St Augustine Record, 10/14/2009)
Wendy Rose Nelson Law, 70, a native of St. Augustine who resided in Jacksonville, Fla., passed away on Sept. 27, 2009, at Baptist Hospital.
She was the seventh of 12 children.
She is survived by husband, William B. Law Jr.; four sons; and nine grandchildren.
Memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Oct. 3, 2009, at the Cathedral Parish of St. Augustine.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 10/02/09)
Marie L. Lawhorn, 87, of St. Augustine, died May 28, 2010, at Flagler Hospital. She was a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine.
Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at Evergreen Cemetery.
She is survived by a niece, Edna Floyd.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 6/1/2010)
Leesa Love Laws, 52, born Aug. 18, 1957, passed away on Oct. 24, 2009, at Flagler Hospital, surrounded by her family.
Survivors include her longtime companion, Ricky Keating; daughter, Samantha Laws; son, Philip Laws; two grandchildren; father, Ernest Hiram Love Jr.; two sisters, Linda (Gene) Lipton and Laura (Larry) Adams; four brothers, Ernest (Jeanne-Marie) Hiram Love III, Kingsley Love, Philip Love and Danny Love along with many nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her mother, Barbara.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 4 p.m. at 4921 Avenue B, St. Augustine, 32095.
Arrangements by Craig Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 10/26/2009)
Destiny Lawson, one month, one week old infant, died unexpectedly May 21, 2009, at Putnam Medical Center in Palatka, Fla.
Her short time on earth made an everlasting impression.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at Pattersonville Cemetery in East Palatka.
She leaves behind her mother, Shovan Lawson, and father, Bernard Ash, both of Palatka; maternal grandparent, Shelly Lawson; paternal grandparent, Tarsha Ash, both of Palatka.
Coleman's Mortuary of Hastings in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 05/29/09)
John W. Lawson, 73, of St. Augustine, died April 5, 2008, at Flagler Hospital. Mr. Lawson was a native of Crisfield, Md., and had resided in Jacksonville from 1985 until 1999 when he moved to St. Augustine. He was retired from Hughes Aircraft after 32 years of service as an aircraft engineer. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday at Craig Funeral Home. Officiating: The Rev. David Shokes. Survivors: His wife of 43 years, Kuma; daughter, Susan Lawson, Jacksonville; sister, Mary Mepham, Williamsburg, Va.; and other relatives. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to the American Lung Association of NE Region, 5526 Arlington Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211.
In charge: Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 4/8/08)
Mary Louise Powers Burton Lay, 74, a lifelong resident of St. Augustine, passed away early Friday morning, Oct. 9, 2009, at Halifax in Daytona Beach.
She is survived by her son, Robert B. Burton, daughter-in-law, Virginia K. Burton; three grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Mary enjoyed life. She loved to travel and meet new people. She had deep feelings for her family, her home and the St. Augustine community.
Most of her working life was spent in the tourist industry. She said it was because it gave her the opportunity to make new friends from all over the country and from around the world.
She was fond of saying that a stranger was just a friend she didn't know yet.
And now she has gone to meet our Lord Jesus. God bless.
Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, with funeral services beginning at 11 a.m. at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, followed by burial at Evergreen Cemetery.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is assisting the family.
(St Augustine Record, 10/14/2009)
Colonel Gabriel "Gabe" Lazar was born in Bolj, Slovakia (then Czechoslovakia) on March 24, 1920, and died in Fairhope, Ala., on Jan. 22, 2010, at the age of 89, from complications to colon surgery.
He joined his father in America with his brother and mother on the Aquitania, through Ellis Island. He grew up and was elected to the City Council in Norwalk, Conn. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in October 1941, and in January 1943 received a commission as a second lieutenant. For meritorious service in Belgium during World War II, Lazar was awarded the Belgian Fourragere. His service included tours in the Korean War 1951-1952 and in Vietnam 1962 and 1963, earning the Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster and numerous service awards. Just before retiring in command of the Signal Corps at Fort Gordon, Ga., in 1970, he was awarded the Legion of Merit.
Prior to moving to Satellite Beach, Fla., in 1979, Gabe lived in Atlantic Beach, Fla., where he became involved in community affairs after his retirement.
Besides chairing the local school advisory committee and other service activities, he was honored by being a Duncan U. Fletcher High School Senator for his interest and involvement in education. At Patrick Air Force Base, Gabe was a volunteer in Project Emeritus. He was a life member in the National and local chapter of TROA, the VFW chapter 4643 and the Military Order of World Wars. He was a life-long golfer, having scored two holes-in-one, and enjoyed travel and family.
He is survived by his brother, Pete (Steven) Lazar, and his wife of 11 years, Martha Bergan, and her son, Frank and his wife Maureen and their children and grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by his first wife Jean Feketi, and his second wife Florence Marie Bell, and is survived by their children: daughter Karen Jean and her husband, Kenneth Korach, son, William and his wife Deborah, daughter, Kimberly and her husband Gregory Low, son, Mark and his wife Susan, and son, Lance and his wife Marieke. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. In keeping with Gabe"s wishes, his ashes will be disbursed in the ocean in Atlantic Beach, Fla., at Easter this year.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one"s choosing, or the St. Johns Housing Partnership, P.O. Box 1086, St. Augustine, FL 32085.
(St Augustine Record, 2/4/2010)
Frank M. Lazeski, 86, of St. Augustine, died peacefully with his family at his side Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at the Veterans Medical Center, Gainesville, Fla. He was the widower of Marjorie "Marjie" (Kanny) Lazeski.
Mr. Lazeski, "Laze" was born Aug. 12, 1921 in Waterbury, Conn., a son of John and Amelia (Tilka) Lazeski. He was educated in Waterbury, graduating from Leavenworth High School class of 1941. He enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps on July 15, 1942, completed basic training at Parris Island, S.C., to Cherry Point, N.C., to North Island, San Diego. He belonged to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, attached to the 1st Division. As a staff sergeant, he fought in the Pacific from December 1942 to April 1943, and in capture and defense of Guadacanal. He was honorably discharged from Quantico, Va., Feb. 2, 1946. He achieved rifle expert and pistol sharpshooter status.
While in the Marines on leave, he met and fell in love with the beautiful Marjorie Kanny, a Waterbury native. They were married Sept. 15, 1946 at St. John's Episcopal Church, Waterbury. They lived in Waterbury till 1962 when they moved to Middlebury, Conn. "Laze" worked for Coca Cola, then Vickers, both in Waterbury. After leaving Vickers, he owned and operated his own hydraulic company. He and Marjie celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in September 1996. Shortly after Margie's death in 1997, he moved to St. Augustine, Fla.
Throughout his life he was a member of the Brass City Memorial Chapter of the Marine Corps League, The Nutmeg State Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans, the Waterbury Elks, and Brass City Detachment. He dearly loved his family, was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He also was an ardent fan of the UConn Women's Huskies basketball team.
He is predeceased by his brother, Edward Lazesky, and his sister, Stacia Rock.
He is survived by his sister, Wanda Schroaider of Waterbury, as well as his son, Jan Lazeski of St. Augustine and daughters, Katherine Weis and her husband, Michael of Napa, Calif., Paula Lazeski and her husband, Marc Olivieri of Roxbury, Conn., and Lori Larsen of Yarmouth Port, Mass. His is also survived by his seven grandchildren, Dallas Bartlett and his wife Kelly, of Newport Beach, Calif., Jarus Lazeski of Columbia, Conn., Ryan Olivieri of Woodbury, Conn., Jillene Lazeski Smith and her husband Justin, of Plainfield, Conn., Jon Olivieri of Philadelphia, Pa., Gabriel Lefebvre of Napa, Calif., and Hess Larsen of Yarmouth Port. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 1 p.m. at St. John's Church in Waterbury. Following the service all are welcome to the reception and celebration of his life. There will be a private burial in Middlebury, Conn. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name can be made to the Disabled American Veterans, (DAV), 35 Cold Spring Road, Suite 315, Rocky Hill, CT, 06067.
Moring Funeral Home, Melrose, Fla., is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/12/08)
Adam Leake Jr., 63, of St. Augustine, died on Nov. 8, 2009, at Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville. He was born in Knoxville, Tenn., and had been a resident of St. Augustine since 1975. Adam was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S Army. He worked as a carpenter and quality control inspector for Desco Marine in St. Augustine and later owned and operated Westside Furniture and Wagon Wheel Furniture for many years. He attended Mill Creek Baptist Church.
He is survived by a daughter, Teresa Marie Leake of St. Augustine; a son, Adam Jason Leake of St. Augustine; stepsons, Charles and Brian Paisley; his former wife, Martha Leake; sisters, Pat, Kathy Janie, Janice and Linda; and brothers, Charles, John and Lonnie.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, 385 State Road 207, with the Rev. David Beecher officiating. A visitation will be held Friday morning at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the hour of the service. Graveside services with military honors will follow at 2 p.m. Friday at Jacksonville National Cemetery.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/11/2009)
Ronald R. Leary, 71, passed away at Roberts Care Center on May 8, 2010.
Ron was born in Buffalo, N.Y., to Patrick and Isabel Leary on July 16, 1938. He was a Vietnam veteran and retired from Bethlehem Steel in Buffalo. Ronald was also a Roman Catholic.
He is survived by his wife, Katherine.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday followed by burial at San Lorenzo Catholic Cemetery.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 5/11/2010)
Winnis J. "Smokey" LeBlanc Jr., 57, of St. Augustine, died May 1, 2008, at his home. Mr. LeBlanc was a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine. He was formerly a partner with Ace Taxi, and later he worked as a dispatcher with Comfort Cab. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 4256.
Services: A celebration of his life will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at his home at 298 Yarbrough Circle. Flowers are gratefully accepted, or those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Survivors: His wife, Margaret Mayes LeBlanc; daughters, Lorie Wilson, Ashlee Parrish, all of St. Augustine; son, Winnis J. "Joe" LeBlanc III, Virginia Beach, Va.; and five grandchildren.
In charge: Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 5/04/08)
Marvin Lee Leckie, of Kilroy, Texas, died April 26, 2010, at his home. He was born Dec. 25, 1962, in Huntington Park, Calif., and was a former resident of St. Augustine.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Leckie; his children, Shawnna, Aaron, Emily, Michelle, Malissa, Ricky and Bobby; his parents, Bernard and Velva Leckie Jr.; brothers and sisters; three grandsons and one granddaughter; nieces and nephews; and former wife, Ida Leckie, of St. Augustine.
He was a loving husband, father, son and friend.
East Texas Funeral Home, Longview, Texas, is in charge of the arrangements.
(Augustine Record, 5/5/2010)
David R. LeConey, 62, died at his home on Feb. 20, 2009, with his devoted wife and family at his side. David retired from the United States Navy as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. He was a member of J. Wendell Fargus Masonic Lodge #356 and a lifetime member of the VFW. His passion and his hobby was playing the bagpipes.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; brothers, Ray and Wade; sister, Lorraine Campo, and his children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie; father, Ray; brother Danny, and maternal and paternal grandparents.
The viewing will begin Wednesday at 3 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 5 p.m. with full military honors at Craig Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida.
Craig Funeral Home-Crematory-Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 02/23/09)
Beverly Ann LeCount, 57, passed away suddenly at her home on Sept. 28, 2008.
Beverly was a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine. She was a very active 4-H Club leader, past president of the Business Women's Association of St. Augustine and a dedicated volunteer for Community Hospice of NE Florida.
Beverly was a loving wife and mother and will be deeply missed by her husband, John R. LeCount; mother, Edna Lane; two brothers, John H. Mullis, and Thomas C. Mullis; son, Wesley James Moody; daughter, Tassie Byrd; grandchildren, Alexis, Candice, Ashley and Dennis; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Mullis.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Wards Creek Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257
Craig Funeral Home, Crematory and Memorial Park.
(St Augustine Record, 10/01/08)
Michael D. LeDoux, 66, passed away at Flagler Hospital on April 27, 2010.
He is survived by his wife, Susan LeDoux; sons, Kory LeDoux and Daniel Wainright; daughters, Jeanmarie LeDoux and Stacy Lee Stevens; sister, Marjean Rice; seven grandchildren, Justin, Amanda, Khrystyne, Savannah, Leila, Cole, Owen; one great-grandson; three great-granddaughters; and three nieces.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Craig Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Craig Funeral Home followed by burial at Craig Memorial Park.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 4/29/2010)
James Douglas Lee, 68, of Orange Park, died Sept. 13, 2010, at home after a long illness. He grew up in St. Augustine, attended local schools, served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army and was a registered nurse for many years prior to his death.
He is survived by his wife, Trish, and son, Tommy.
Jacksonville Memory Gardens, 111 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, September 22, 2010)
Merrie L. Lee, 94, of St. Augustine, died March 31, 2009.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today at St. Paul AME Church with The Rev. Ron Rawls, pastor, officiating. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. at the church with burial at Calverton National Cemetery in Calverton, N.Y.
She is survived by her son, Paul S. Lee, Hempstead, N.Y.; sister, Millie C. Coor, Goldsboro, N.C.; other relatives.
Leo C. Chase & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 04/03/09)
Nancy F. Lee, 53, of Palatka passed away Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010, at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine.
A native of St. Augustine, she had lived almost all her life in Palatka, having graduated from The Briarwood School in 1975. Nancy had worked as a teller and loan officer with First Federal Savings & Loan in Palatka. She had a passion for caring for the elderly and for the past several years had worked with Allegro.
She loved gardening and had achieved the status of master gardener.
She is survived by her loving companion, Julian Tilghman; two daughters, Betty Lee McLane of Palatka and Shelly Ann Lee of Montgomery, Ala.; three half brothers, James White and Robert White, both of Canada, and Jerome Faulkner of Raleigh, N.C.; two grandchildren; and a niece, Pamela Tillis Karapcik of Hastings.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka with Brother Ray Johnson officiating.
Burial will follow at Palatka Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Flowers are gratefully accepted, or memorial donations may be made in Nancy"s memory to a favorite charity.
Memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.JohnonsOverturfFunerals.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.
(St Augustine Record, December 17, 2010)
Ruby Bartlett Lee, 94, of Hastings went peacefully to be with her Savior on Monday, May 3, 2010, at home after a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 28, 1915, in Hastings, Fla., to Frank and Kathryn Bartlett. Mrs. Lee was a very active member for over 60 years at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Hastings, having been active in the WMU, a leader of the GA"S in the 50s and 60s, sang in the choir and for several years sang in the Christmas and Easter Cantatas of the joint churches of Hastings. She also took part and was a member of the Hastings High School Alumni Foundation in the endeavor of saving the old Hastings School. She retired in 2002 at the age of 88 after working 28 years as bookkeeper and secretary for her great nephew, Danny Byrnes of Byrnes Farms Inc. Prior to that she worked many years as a waitress at several restaurants in the area and was a wife and homemaker. She was honored on her 90th birthday by the Town of Hastings as being one of the oldest lifetime residents. She was preceded in death by her parents, her stepmother, Edna Boree and her husband of 47 years, Roy C. Lee and nine siblings.
She is survived by her daughter, Jane Rogero of Hastings; grandchildren, Carolyn Mathis-Morris and Julie Mathis-Wise, both of St. Augustine, Michael Mathis and wife, Tricia of Hastings; great-grandchildren, KeLee Morris, Savanna Morris, John Michael Mathis, III, Madison Mathis, Michelle Wise and Justin Wise and also her wonderful caregivers, Izzy McGartey, Lucille Wesley, Nancy Brown, her great-niece, Kevin McGuire of Omni Health Care, Haven Hospice Nurses and aids, and her church family at Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 2010, at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church with the Rev. Dan Davis, the Rev. Charles Johnson and the Rev. Michael Baggett, officiating. Burial will follow in Palatka Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. In celebration of her life, a memorial video will be shown. Flowers are gratefully accepted or memorial donations cane be made to: Building Fund of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, P. O. Box 355, Hastings, FL 32145 or to: Baptist Children"s Home, 1015 Sykes Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33815 or to: Haven Hospice 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.JohnsonOverturfFunerals.com
Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 5/6/2010)
Sandra Kay Lee, 50, of St. Augustine, died Nov. 7, 2009, at Shands at the University of Florida in Gainesville. She was born in Eastman, Ga., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1986. Sandra was a homemaker and a member of Bible Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Ralph Kenneth "Ken" Lee; and her children, Daphne Lee and Stacey Lee, all of St. Augustine; her mother, Margie Lester of McRae, Ga.; sisters, Lucille Sellars of Workmore, Ga., and Judy Peacock of McRae; and a brother, Billy Lester of Wilmer, Ala.
A daughter, April Brown, preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at Bible Baptist Church, with the Rev. Kevin Tiller, the Rev. David Chafin and the Rev. Brad Noble officiating. Interment will follow in Pellicer Creek Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, also at Bible Baptist Church, 2485 Old Moultrie Road.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/10/2009)
Mr. Terrell A. (Terry) Lee, 64, of Lake City, passed away Oct. 27, 2009.
Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 3596 U.S. Highway 441 South. Lake City, Fla.
(St Augustine Record, 10/30/2009
Thomas Andre Lee passed away Friday, May 23, 2008, in St. Augustine from injuries sustained from an automobile accident on State Road 206.
He was born in Mountain View, Calif., on Jan. 15, 1966. In 1969, his family moved to St. Augustine, where he attended local schools.
Tom was a true entrepreneur, involved in many things, primarily real estate acquisition and renovation. He acquired such projects such as the Sea Breeze Hotel on Anastasia Island and the Casa de Vilano on Vilano Beach. With each project, he lovingly over-improved things, much like he lived his own life, striving for perfection with every task. Tommy was an avid athlete, participating in numerous sports throughout the city. He spent many hours a day of his life enjoying his boat and the beach with his children, Stephanie and Damon, fishing, surfing and appreciating nature.
Tommy traveled extensively as well, with his children and those he loved the most, to exotic destinations searching and finding, at times, the perfect wave for surfing was his true passion.
He lived with the knowledge and joy that every day he had was a gift and that we are all just passing through this life. Tom was like a son and brother to so many who knew him. He will be missed but surely not forgotten for the legacy of love and compassion he spread throughout this earth. God could not have given us a better son, father and brother. He was, for all that he achieved, his father's and family's superstar.
He will be fondly remembered forever by his children, Damon and Stephanie Lee; his parents, James Lee and Mary Jo Ruiz; his siblings, Victoria Guttinger (Walt), Valerie Lee Kleinschek (Mike), Joseph Lee and Michael Lee; as well as nieces, Shelby Ayano and Skylar; and nephews, Ian and Weston; and by the countless friends whose lives he touched.
Funeral services include a prayer vigil and viewing at Craig Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at the Cathedral Basilica Wednesday May 28 at 10 a.m. A seaside vigil will also be held on Saturday, May 31, at Anastasia State Park at 11 a.m.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 05/24/08)
Richard R. Lehan, 78, of St. Augustine, died Dec. 17, 2008, at Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and had lived in St. Augustine since 2004, moving here from Valley Stream, N.Y., He had worked as a supervisor for Verizon before retiring. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during Korea. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Services: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 735 Kings Estate Road at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3.
Flowers are gratefully declined and those wishing may make a contribution to his memory to the St. Johns County Pet Center, 130 N. Stratton Road, St. Augustine FL 32095.
Survivors include his wife, Marion Lehan of St. Augustine; three children, Michele Every and Matthew Smith, both of St. Augustine, and Jacqueline Parise, Lynnbrook, N.Y.; his mother, Amelia Lehan of East Brunswick, N.J., two sisters, Nancy Bahnson of Islip, N.Y. and Patricia Reisberg of Norristown, PA.; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
In charge: St. Johns Family Funeral Home, St. Augustine.
(St Augustine Record, 12/21/08)
Robert G. Lehman, 75, St. Augustine, passed away Feb. 18, 2009 ,at Shands in Jacksonville. Memorial services will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 2009, at the VFW Post No. 239, 6184 U.S. 1 South, St. Augustine.
He served in the U.S. Air Force and he was a commander of the United Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 14-07 for two years and an active member for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy J. Lehman; daughter, Melinda Lehman and husband, Jim Cybul; son, Rob Lehman and wife, Jeanine and their children, Katie and Andrew.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Cancer Society, Florida Division Inc., St. John's Unit, P.O. Box 13600, Tampa, FL 33681-3600.
Arrangements by Craig Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 02/20/09)
Miriam Leikert, 78, passed away April 12, 2011, at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville.
Miriam, or Mimi, as her grandchildren and others knew her, is the former Miriam McDonald Chitwood. Miriam was president and valedictorian of the Ketterlinus High School Class of 1951 and a graduate of the University of Florida College of Pharmacy in 1955.
At the University of Florida, she was a member of Mortar Board (academic honors), Rho Chi (honorary academics, pharmacy students), Kappa Epsilon (honorary women"s fraternity) and president of Sigma Kappa sorority, where she was a member of the house corporation for many years.
Miriam was president of the St. Johns County Pharmaceutical Society, a member of the Florida Pharmacy Association, the American Pharmacy Association and the National Association of Retail Druggists. In St. Augustine, she was charter president of the American Association of University Women in the mid-1960s a member of the St. Augustine Chamber of Commerce, Junior Service League, Beta Sigma Phi and the R.B. Hunt PTO. She was a licensed pharmacist for 50 years and owner of Shingler Drug Store, McDonald"s Drug Store and Card Country.
She is survived by her children, Daniel (Susan) Chitwood of St. Augustine, John Chitwood of San Antonio, Texas, Sissy (Troy) Templeton of Miami, Fla., and their father, Daniel Chitwood Sr., and David (Kathy) Leikert and Ellen (Eric) Ahrens of Michigan; sisters, Ann (Russell) Showalter of St. Augustine and Susan Corbett of Palm Coast; and three nephews; three nieces; several cousins, including Frank (Phyllis) McLaughlin of Jacksonville; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Her husband, Wayne Leikert, predeceased her. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2011, at 3 p.m. at Anastasia Baptist Church. The family will receive visitors at 2 p.m.; there will be a reception at Amici Restaurant, following the memorial service.
Flowers are gratefully declined; a contribution to the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches or your favorite charity is appreciated.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record from April 17 to April 24, 2011)
Local artist, beloved friend, daughter, sister and aunt, Marie Emmanuelle Lemieux, left this world Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, at Flagler Hospital encircled by friends, songs and prayer.
Marie was an independent soul, well-traveled, always curious, and always learning. She lived her life pursuing her passions. Her love of music led her to take up many instruments, studying drumming, guitar and her love, the charango, as well as to creating decorative, functional percussion instruments. Born in Avignon, France, on Jan. 17, 1964, in her youth she studied in England before traveling and working throughout the Mediterranean region. Some 25 years ago she immigrated to the United States. Although Marie was at home anywhere in the world, she loved St. Augustine and had lived here nearly nine years.
Fun-loving, kind, and generous, she left behind a multitude of friends across the globe and her family in France: her dear father, Pierre Ravez; sister, Alice Semhoun; half-siblings, Veronique and David Ravez; and step-sisters, Florence and Dominique Mirault.
A brave woman, she faced her fate with dignity.
A Mass will be held in her honor at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at San Sebastian Catholic Church, with a potluck to follow.
(St Augustine Record, January 28, 2011)
Maxine Lemons, 94, passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, in the loving care of the Grafton House, St. Augustine.
Maxine was born, Sept. 11, 1913, in Huntington, W.Va., and completed her high school education at Huntington High School, where she graduated in 1932. After completing a successful career in business, she graciously accepted retirement and soon moved to the Fort Lauderdale area with her husband, E.E. "Slim" Lemons. In retirement, Maxine found great joy in visiting and assisting the elderly in local retirement facilities. While residing in south Florida, she attended First Presbyterian Church of Coral Springs. Maxine moved to St. Augustine in late 2005 to be near her son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren, all residing in the Saint Augustine/Jacksonville area. She was a resident of Summerville Assisted Living and later, the Grafton House. Before becoming ill, she attended Good News Church on a regular basis.
Maxine was first and foremost a wonderful and thoughtful mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother, and a true and selfless friend to her family, extended family, and many friends.
Maxine is survived by her son, Conley and his wife Janet of St. Augustine; two grandchildren, Jamee L. Gullion and Robert James Brite Jr., both of St. Augustine; and three great-grandchildren, Carson Brite, Tabatha Gullion, and Gabe Gullion.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, at Good News Church in St. Augustine. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Maxine's memory be made to "Mending Little Hearts of Jacksonville," 1820 Vista Lakes Drive, Orange Park, FL 32003.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory and Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine, 12/11/07)
Roberta Lou Lenahan, 87, of St. Augustine, Fla., died Dec. 18, 2010, at Flagler Hospital.
She was born in Hymera, Ind., to Robert J. Atkinson and Cecil Irvine Atkinson.
She retired from Frontier Airlines as chief stewardess. She was the first female executive with the airlines.
Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, with the Rev. William Mooney officiating. Burial will be in San Lorenzo Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Craig Funeral Home. Prayer services will be held at 4:30 p.m., also at Craig Funeral Home.
She is survived by her husband, Cyril Joseph Lenahan Jr.; daughters, Judy Lynn Gregory, Melbourne, Fla., and Lora Gail Lenahan, St. Augustine; son, Cyril Joseph Lenahan III, Kenosha, Wis.; sister, Mary Siefken, St. Augustine; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, December 21, 2010)
Laura passed away on July 5, 2011, from injuries sustained in a car accident. She was a beloved wife and mother and the void she left in her husband"s and daughter"s hearts will be hard to fill. She was a free spirit and a lover of life. She is survived by her husband, Brian, and her 3-year-old daughter, Samantha; and many friends and family.
In lieu of flowers a fund for Samantha Lendin is set up at VyStar Credit Union, account # 702882888.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on July 9, 2011)
George Lent, 73, passed away April 29, 2010, at Flagler Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Nicolette "Nikki" Lent; his children, Chris (Nita) Lent, Scott Lent, Suzanne Lent, Dayle Lent, Jenni Edwards, Buddy (Connie) Raney, and Rebecca (David) Skinner.
The family had a celebration of George's life at the family home.
Arrangements under the direction and care of Eternity Funeral Home, 4856 Oakdale Ave., Jacksonville, Fla.
(St Augustine Record, 5/2/2010)
Larry Wayne Leonard, 59 of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011 at Georgia Medical Center, Augusta, Ga. He was born to Rudolph and Vonnie Leonard, March 14, 1952 in St. Augustine.
Larry worked for St. Johns County School board for 32 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing with his grand kids. Larry was well loved by everyone who knew him.
Larry is survived by his wife of 38 years, Judy; son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Michelle; three grandchildren, Andrew, Ashlyn and Carlee; two brothers:, Randy and Jerry; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor Wayne Bauer, officiating. Burial will be in Barnes Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Craig Funeral Home. Flowers are gratefully declined memorials can be made in his memory to Faith Community Church, 3450 C.R. 210, St. Johns, FL 32259.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record on August 23, 2011 )
Phyllis E. Leonard, died peacefully at her Jacksonville home on Jan. 11, 2008, after a lengthy illness. She was 89.
Born Feb. 20, 1918, in Wolfeboro, N.H., Phyllis moved to Hastings in 1926 with her parents, Lewis H. and Elizabeth W. Leonard.
Phyllis attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1937. After graduation, Phyllis attended Stetson University, where she received her
bachelor of science degree in 1941. Following college, Phyllis initially taught school in Starke before returning to Hastings in 1943 where she began a 45-year career at Wetumpka Fruit Co., one of the pioneering agricultural companies in the state. Phyllis held the position of secretary-treasurer for that corporation until her retirement in 1988.
While a resident of Hastings, Phyllis was an active member of the community and of the First Baptist Church of Hastings. In 1990, Phyllis moved to Wesley Manor (now Westminster Woods) in Mandarin. She has since been a member of the Fruit Cove Baptist Church. Throughout her life, Phyllis has been known for her charm and intelligence, which did not diminish even with advancing age.
She is survived by her cousins, Charlotte Teele, Betty Holmes, Bob Holmes, John Holmes Jr., Loretta Loiselle and Lucille Lucy, all of New Hampshire; and by her cousins, Diana Leonard and Jennifer Riedeburg, both of Jacksonville, and Greg Leonard of Ponte Vedra Beach.
Phyllis was a warm, caring woman admired by many. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Graveside services were held 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, 2008, at Palatka Memorial Gardens. The family received friends Monday from 1 to 1:45 p.m. at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.
Flowers are gratefully accepted, or the family requests memorial donations be made to Community Hospice of Northeast FL Foundation, 4114 Sunbeam Rd, Suite 101, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.
(St Augustine Record, 01/15/08)
Debra Lynn "Debbie" Leonardy-Geronimo, 50, of St. Augustine, died unexpectedly on May 29, 2011, at her home. Born and raised in Gadsden, Ala., Debbie was a graduate of Auburn University, earning a degree in social service.
After moving to northeast Florida about 30 years ago, she worked as a caregiver in home health care in Jacksonville for many years. She had also been studying to obtain a master's degree at UNF in Jacksonville. Most recently, she served as a dispatcher for the Jacksonville Beach Police Department, where she remained until 2005, retiring due to disability. She had been a resident of St. Augustine for the past three years. A talented actress, Debbie was a longtime performer with the Alabama Dinner Theater in the 1980's, having starred in dozens of plays. She loved opera music and met her husband, Dr. Roger Geronimo, at a concert he was performing.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Gretchen, and by her father, Walter Nelson. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Roger J. Geronimo of St. Augustine; her mother, Caroline Nelson of Josephine, Ala.; a son, Anthony Leonardy of St. Augustine; daughters, Jennifer Geronimo of San Diego, Calif., and Kristin Geronimo of Sharon Springs, N.Y.; a sister, Lorraine Eyers and her husband Michael; a brother, Mitch Nelson and his wife Renee.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 6 at St. Johns Family Funeral Home with Dr. Nicholas Marziani and Rabbi Samuel Cywiak officiating. Interment will follow at Craig Memorial Park. A visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday at St. John Family Funeral Home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Debbie's memory to: the Boston Terrier Rescue of Florida, Box 8488, Delray Beach, FL 33482.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Please sign the guest book at www.staugustine.com⁄obits
(Published in St. Augustine Record on June 4, 2011)
Linda Susan Lepsesty, 66, of St. Augustine, Fla., died Dec. 18, 2008, at her home.
She was the wife of loving and devoted husband, Cliff Lepsesty.
Born Nov. 28, 1942, in New Bedford, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Mildred and Thomas Rushton.
Linda is survived by three siblings, Claire McDonald, Thomas Rushton and Ronald Rushton. She is predeceased by a sister, Phyllis Loring.
Linda was a hard-working, loving mother of daughters Holly Rastetter of Ohio, Nicole Ouimette Lutinski of Florida, Nanette Ouimette of New Hampshire, Susie Funk of Virginia, and Brie Messier of New Jersey; stepchildren, Maria Wigfield and Michael Lepsesty; grandchildren, Heather, Nicolas, Sebastian, Miranda and Hannah; and great-granddaughter, Kylea.
Linda was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by family and friends.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 12/23/08)
Earl Lesik of St. Augustine passed away Monday, April 18, 2011, at home. Earl leaves behind his wife of 26 years, Lisa Lesik, who he loved more than life itself.
He also leaves behind his most beloved pets; his six dogs and three cats.
Left to cherish his memory with Lisa is Earl"s good friend Pete and wife, Diane Berube. Earl"s in-laws, Owen and Darlene Kessler, Marc and Laurie Fagullar, Steve and Sandy Roberts, Pam Halterman, Corey and Rachael Fagullar, Todd Roberts (his political debater), and several nieces and nephews.
At Earl"s request there will be no services.
Donations can be made in Earl"s memory to Goliath & BeBe"s World, P.O. Box 444, St. Augustine, FL 32085
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(Published in St. Augustine Record from April 22 to April 24, 2011)
John Carlton "Jack" Leslie, 84, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2009, at the home of his son and daughter-in-law in St. Augustine, Fla.
He was surrounded by three generations of loved ones as he departed in peace and with grace. He was born in Great Falls, Mont., on July 3, 1924, the son of James Hobson Leslie and Jessie Ruth Goddard, and the younger brother of Mary Virginia Leslie.
Jack graduated from high school in 1942 and promptly enlisted in the military as did so many of his generation. He served in the U.S. Navy as a naval aviator in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II and as a gunnery flight instructor in Pensacola, Fla., during the Korean War. Jack served his country with pride, honor and courage.
He was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism during aerial combat against major units of the enemy Japanese fleet in the final stages of WWII while serving as a pilot in Torpedo Squadron One, flying from the deck of the USS Bennington (CV-20).
With aviation now in his blood, he became a crop duster pilot following his release from the Navy and was a pioneer in the early growth and advancement of that profession from the early 1950s until his retirement in 1988.
Jack was a recipient of the Ag Aviation Pioneer Award, which was presented to him by Gen. Jimmy Doolittle on behalf of the California Agricultural Aircraft Association in 1983.
He was a long-time resident of California, living in Kerman, Groveland, and Jamestown prior to relocating to St. Augustine in July 2008.
Jack was predeceased by his loving wife of 62 years, Audrey Naomi Dimberg; by his daughter, Lana Jo Antonelis; and by his sister, Virginia.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, John and Pat Leslie of St. Augustine; his son-in-law, George "Buddy" Antonelis of Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii; his four grandchildren, Jill Ann Walker of St. Augustine, Jay (Tanya) Leslie of Burlingame, Calif., Troy (Brandy) Antonelis of Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii, and Kyle Antonelis of Seattle Wash.; his six great-grandchildren, Bryce, Brandon and Brady Walker, Nora and Naomi Leslie, and Cole Antonelis; and by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
A true gentleman for his entire life, Jack is remembered with love and admiration by all of us fortunate enough to have known him.
A memorial service will be held later in California.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 03/05/09)
LaTona Lester, 60, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 6, 2010, at her home.
Born on Jan. 24, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Tib and Rosia (Stambaough) Lester.
Ms. Lester was a graduate of SJRCC in Palatka and The University of South Florida, where she earned a degree in education.
She recently retired after a period of 35 years as a teacher in the Art Department at St. Augustine High School.
She is survived by two brothers, Roger Lester of Keystone Heights and Michael Lester of College Station, Texas; nieces and nephews Sherry Behrends, Cameron Lester, Ann Claire Lester and James Lester; and several grand- and great-grandnieces and nephews. She is also survived by cousin Bonnie Stewart of Jacksonville; aunt Charlene Jones of Green Cove Springs; aunt Linda Davis and uncles Paul Stambaough and Bill Stambaough, all of Ironton, Ohio; and Johnny Stambaough of Lake City.
Viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at the Helm-Gallagher Funeral Home, 1811 Idlewild Ave., S.R. 16, Green Cove Springs, Fla. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 13, 2010, at Hickory Grove Cemetery, S.R. 16, Green Cove Springs (next to the funeral home) with the Rev. Donal Sullivan officiating.
(St Augustine Record, 5/11/2010)
Jack M. Levanion, 79, passed away at his home April 25, 2010, with his loving wife of 57 years, Alice, at his side. Jack had served with the Army in the Korean War and had worked until his retirement as a photographer with the U.S. Geological Survey. He was also a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Jack was devoted to his wife and faithfully served as a High Priest in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
The family request no flowers, please. Donations to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.
A graveside service will be held at Jacksonville National Cemetery at 11 a.m. May 13, 2010, with military honors.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 5/4/2010)
Theresa H. Levesque, age 80, passed away Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007, in St. Johns County. She lived in St. Johns County for the past
35 years, having moved from New Hampshire. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Levesque; sister, Agnes Patch; and granddaughter, Kimberley Bouchard.
Survivors include her daughters, Patricia Bouchard and Sandra Billings; sons, Donald and Paul Gagnon; grandchildren, Melissa
Tharp, Jennifer and Brandon Billings, Justin, Laura, Joshua and Sarah Gagnon; five great-grandchildren; five brothers, Albert, Robert, Henry, Louis and Wilfred Bellevance; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.
Cremation arrangements are under the care of Helm Funeral Home, 1811 Idlewild Ave., Green Cove Springs.
(St Augustine Record, 12/27/07)
Jean Louise Lewellyn, 78, of St. Augustine, died on Jan. 31, 2011, at Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehab Center.
Jean was born in Carmel, Ind., daughter of Buford and Thelma Wilson.
In 1958, she moved to Florida and was a longtime resident of Miami, Fla. Jean had also worked as a shipping clerk for many years before making her home in St. Augustine in 1992.
She will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She was a member of Crescent Beach Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Abel of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; sons, Ron Carey of St. Augustine, John Carey of Utah and Tom Carey of St. Augustine; 10 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Thomas Lewellyn.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 14, at Crescent Beach Baptist Church, with Dr. David Beauchamp officiating.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, February 6, 2011)
Lawrence Thomas Lewellyn, 79, of St. Augustine, died May 20, 2008, at Earl B. Hadlow Center Hospice in Jacksonville. Mr. Lewellyn was born in Eagle Station, Ky., and had resided in St. Augustine since the early 1990s. He served in the U.S. Air Force and worked as a pipe fitter for Firestone Tire Co. He was a member of Crescent Beach Baptist Church.
Services: Services and interment will be held at a later date.
Survivors: His wife, Jean Lewellyn, St. Augustine; daughters, Sandra Porter, Mickey Grossman; step-daughter, Patricia Abel, Port St. Lucie; sisters, Linda Bruggesser, Ruth Foster; and four grandchildren.
In charge: St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
(St Augustine Record, 05/22/08)
Anthony Tyrone Lewis, 19, of Elwood, transitioned Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at Orange Park Medical Center.
A native of St. Augustine, he was a senior at Bartram Trail High School. He was a member of New Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church (Picolata), St. Augustine. He enjoyed watching movies and playing video games.
To cherish his memories: parents, Cynthia D. (Jessie) Lewis-Cortez, St. Augustine, Bernard Reese Sr., Orange Park; two brothers, Arthur Dye-Williams and Antwaun Williams; sister, A'Aleiya Rush, all of St. Augustine; paternal siblings, Shameeka Broadwater and Bernard Reese Jr., both of Orange Park; maternal grandparents, Lorraine J. (Randall Jr.) Shaw, St. Augustine, Roosevelt (Edna) Lewis Sr., Green Cove Springs; paternal grandparents, Ethel Reese, Orange Park, Azell Sapp, Orange Park; great-grandparents, Andrew (Louise) Johnson Sr., St. Augustine, Ruby McCloud, Green Cove Springs, Randall (Katherine) Shaw Sr., St. Augustine and Carrie Paterson, Orange Park; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends Friday (today) from 5 to 7 p.m. at New Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, 7211 C.R. 208, St. Augustine, with the Rev. Allan C. Pennill Sr., pastor. Celebration of life services will be noon Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Creekside High School, 100 Knights Lane, St. Johns, Fla., with Pastor Pennill officiating. Interment will be in Craig's St. Augustine Memorial Park. Condolences may be sent to www.flaggserenitychapel.com.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel, 2400 Madison Street, Palatka, Fla.
(St Augustine Record, 04/10/09)
Jerry Lee Lewis, 65, passed away at his home June 30, 2010.
Jerry was born in England while his parents were stationed there during World War II. His father, who was in the Army Air Force, was lost in action before Jerry was born. His mother, an Army nurse, brought him back to America after the War.
Jerry joined the U.S. Navy and became a submariner where he went on many patrols in the North Sea and beyond.
Upon his departure from the Navy, he worked in the Charleston Naval Yard and later in Mayport Naval Station, Fla., in the engineering department as a test director for the Department of Defense until his retirement.
Jerry acquired a great deal of knowledge about a multitude of subjects during his lifetime. He loved to be able to help his friends and family.
Most of all, he loved to fish and to cook. He was a master of the grill and enjoyed cooking up his catch or a great steak.
Survivors include his son, Sean Lewis; his companion, Trudie Burbage; his grandchildren, Briley, Avery and Christian Lewis; and many friends.
He always will be remembered and live on within the hearts of all that knew him.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is assisting the family.
(St Augustine Record, 7/2/2010)
Joan Maguire Lewis of St. Augustine, Fla., died Feb. 12, 2011, at Flagler Hospital. Joan was born in 1929 in Jacksonville and resided most of her life in Green Cove Springs and St. Augustine. She retired as a customer service supervisor for Johns-Manville Corp. She served as co-founder and first president of the Republican Women"s Association of St. Augustine and as a member of the Board of Trustees of St. Johns River Community College; she was active and held many offices in the First United Methodist Church, American Businesswomen"s Association. Pilot"s Club, Kings Daughters, and Eland.
Joan"s generosity, optimism and unfailing determination to meet life"s adversities without complaint were an inspiration to all who knew her. She will be sorely missed.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church, the Rev. Dr. Pat Turner-Sharpton presiding. Graveside services follow at 4 p.m. in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Green Cove Springs. Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Craig Funeral Home in St. Augustine. The family requests that donations, in lieu of flowers, be directed to the First United Methodist Church of St. Augustine or the American Arthritis Foundation in her name.
Joan was preceded in death by her first husband David Temple, second husband Joseph Lewis, brother, Bob Maguire and wife, Dot Maguire, nephew, Glen Maguire, niece, Susan Maguire, nephew, Clint Maguire, and stepdaughter, Barbara Lewis Bryant.
She is survived by her brother, Elliott Maguire and wife, Vivian; her children, Laurie Nickles and husband, Bruce; Thomas Temple and wife, Elaina; and Clifton Temple and wife, SueAnn; stepchildren, Peggy Lewis and Joe Lewis and wife, Jennifer; and grandchildren, Kathryn, Victoria and Elizabeth Nickles; and Daniel, Jennifer, Kristen, Matthew and Alexander Temple; and nephews, Gary Maguire, Michael Maguire, Craig Maguire and Bruce Maguire.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, February 16, 2011)
L. Bertram Lewis passed away on Nov. 3, 2009, at Bayview Care Center, St. Augustine, Fla. He was born in New York City, on Aug. 28, 1933, to Bertram MacLachlan Lewis and Mary Chisholm Lewis, Bert grew up in North Brunswick, N.J. He was a proud Marine serving during the Korean conflict, after which he received a football scholarship to the University of Maryland. After graduation, Bert joined American Express and spent sevens years in Japan and France. Returning to the States, Bert served as a senior officer with the NYSE, Bradford Securities and Asian Oceanic Securities in New York, and with SEI in Philadelphia.
Bert lived in St. Augustine for the past 20 years and retired from Barnett Securities in 1996. His "retirement" led to eight years of fascinating consulting assignments in Russia, India, Ukraine and Malta.
In 1979, Bert met and married the love of his life, Janet Ponton Lewis, who survived him. Also surviving are his brother, Vincent W. Lewis and wife, Joan, North Brunswick, N.J.; four children, Tracy L. D'Alfonsi, Metuchen, N.J.; Jeffrey T. Lewis, Lisbon, Portugal; Jordan M. Lewis and wife, Jennifer, Paris, France; Nicholas P.T. Lewis, St. Augustine; grandchildren, Reavet, Lucas, and Matthew D'Alfonsi, Bristol and Mallory Lewis. In addition he leaves behind many beloved friends who have been invaluable over the last six months, including Susan and Hal Swain, Renee and Phil Stambaugh, Min and El Stone, Marina and Larry Linsenmeyer, Joan and Charlie Young and Brad and Leanna Gallagher.
Contributions in Bert's memory may be made to EPIC Community Services, 1400 Old Dixie Hwy., St. Augustine, FL 32084, Samantha Wilson Care Center at Bayview, 161 Marine St., St. Augustine, FL 32084, Haven Hospice, 6400 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL 32177 or to the charity of your choice.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 11/5/2009)
Lois Ann Horn Lewis, 66, of Miami, Fla., passed away May 23, 2010, at Jackson Memorial Hospital. She graduated from R.J. Murray High School in 1962 and from Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Fla.
She is survived by her mother, Valene (Pie) Horn; daughter, Julena, Waters, Texas; brothers, John (Billy) Horn and wife, Beverly, Johnny, Vincent, and Sean Horn; sisters, Delores Memory, Collette, Maxine, and Michele Horn, Glynora Newsome; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one aunt, two uncles; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
James Horn and John Horn Sr., preceded her in death.
A Celebration of Life will be at the home of her mother, at noon on Saturday, June 12, 2010.
(St Augustine Record, 6/5/2010)
Marie Rizk Lewis, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, joined the other angels in Heaven, July 11, 2010, after a short illness.
God must have wanted another beautiful person in Heaven, so he took our Mom.
Born Jan. 27, 1923, to Joseph and Mary Rizk in the Springfield area of Jacksonville, Fla., Marie was one of eight children and attended Immaculate Conception School.
Married to husband Paul for more than 60 years, together they owned and operated Paul Lewis Tire Centers for 50 years.
Marie was known for her incredible sense of humor, pleasant demeanor, quick wit, intellect and kindness to others, devotion to St. Jude and deep love for her family. Everyone she met always left smiling, and her loss will be felt by many more than just the family that grieves her.
Everyone liked our Mom, Marie. Everyone. She was kind, funny, easygoing and always great company.
Marie's home was always open to anyone who was alone on a holiday. Her children were encouraged to invite their "orphaned" friends who had no loved ones with whom to celebrate.
Marie"s favorite hobbies were playing cards and slot machines; so she"s either playing gin or a triple diamond slot in Heaven right now. (Gin with siblings Louis and Rose; the slot machines with old friend Josephine.)
Marie is survived by her husband, Paul; children, Carolyn (Brian), Paulette, Paul II (Dana), Lynda and Robert (Norma); grandchildren, Jennifer, Cassie and Savannah; sister, Gemmel (George) Crews; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was pre-deceased by six of her brothers and sisters, Louis, Rose, Joseph, Evangeline, Adele and Jimmy.
The Rosary will be held at Hardage Chapel, 4115 Hendricks Ave., 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2010. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 121 Duval St. East, Jacksonville, Fla., at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 15, 2010. The burial will be private.
Marie requested a private funeral with only her family, her relatives, friends that have been like family and others who may have loved her. Marie also clearly stated that she didn"t want to see any long faces only smiling and uplifted ones.
In lieu of flowers, the family sincerely requests that donations be made in Marie"s name to St. Jude Children"s Hospital which Marie supported throughout her lifetime.
Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home, 940 Cesery Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32211 (904) 744-8422 assisting the family.
(St Augustine Record, 7/13/2010)
Martha Jeanne (Long) Lewis went to be with our Lord on Jan. 30, 2011, at St. Vincent"s Medical Center in Jacksonville, Fla.
All will miss her incredible wit and sense of humor.
Jeanne rejoins her loving husband, Denver (Louie), who passed away in 2005.
Jeanne is survived by her loving sons and daughters, Mike Lipp, Dennis Lipp, John Lewis, Sue DeBruler and Brenda Van Gundy. Jeanne also leaves 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren, and countless extended family members and friends.
Please join us to celebrate Jeanne"s life with a visitation at 1 p.m., followed immediately at 2 p.m. by the funeral service at Craig
Funeral Home on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, February 1, 2011)
Norman Clarence "Nick" Lewis, died Oct. 13, 2009, at the Alexander Niniger "State Veterans Nursing Home, Pembroke Pines, Fla., following a long illness. He was 90 years old.
He was born in Painsville, Ohio, to Oscar Allen and Nina Frances Herrick Lewis and lived most of his life in New York and New Jersey. He worked as an auditor before moving to St. Augustine, Fla., where he retired.
He served as a corporal in the United States Army spending much time in the South Pacific before being honorably discharged in 1946.
Survivors include his wife, Mary H. Lewis, St. Augustine; a daughter, Mary Frances Lewis, Las Vegas, Nev.; two sons, Norman J. Lewis, Montpelier, Vt., and John C. Lewis, Chesterfield, N.J.; three step-daughters, Jeannie Taylor, St. Augustine, Darlene Kempl, and Donna Rodriquez of Lexington, Ky.; one step-son, Willis D. Burton of Okeechobee, Fla.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Military services with honors will be held at the gravesite at 11 a.m. Thursday morning, Nov. 19, 2009, at the Jacksonville National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
Genesis Funeral Home, Hollywood, Fla., assisted the Lewis family.
(St Augustine Record, 11/19/2009)
Robin Ann Sircy Lewis, 60, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away May 24, 2010, at Baptist Hospital, Jacksonville, Fla. She was a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine and grew up in Trinity Episcopal Church. She was the wife of the late Richard Q. Lewis Jr.
Robin worked for the St. Johns County School District for more than 30 years, most recently at Osceola Elementary School. She loved working with children and keeping the Osceola Library full of plants. She has a special talent for plants, flowers and fashion. A special thank-you to the faculty and staff of Osceola Elementary and the nurses at Baptist Hospital of Jacksonville for all their kindness and care they have given to Robin.
Memorial services will be held 4 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Episcopal Church, the Rev. David Weidner, pastor, officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined. The family requests that donations of books in her name be made to Osceola Elementary School Library.
Robin is survived by her parents, Robert and Dolores Sircy; children, Suzanne Forrester (Steve), St. Augustine, Richard Q. Lewis III (Danna), Washington, D.C., and Ben Lewis, St. Augustine; grandchildren, Forrest and Quintin Hare, Leah Forrester, Isabella Lewis, Sophia Lewis and Sy"mya Lewis; sisters, Lindy Grant (Thomas) and Susan Layne (Ken), both of St. Augustine; niece, Caroline McCarron; and nephew, Wes Grant.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 5/25/2010)
Rose A. Lewis, 89, passed away on April 12, 2010, in Lake Wales, Fla.
Surviving are a son, Hugh, and wife, Carol, St. Augustine; and a daughter, Sharon, and husband, Richard, Rochester, Ind.
Services: April 23, 2010, at Good Family F.H., Rochester, Ind.
(St Augustine Record, 4/23/2010)
Samuel Clay Lewis Sr., 91, of the Coquina Crossing community in Elkton, died on Aug. 31, 2010, at Flagler Hospital.
He was born in Hulls, Ala., and was a longtime resident of Jacksonville, Fla., before moving to the St. Augustine area in 1996. Mr. Lewis served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and worked for many years as a railway shipping agent for the Railway Express Agency and later for Fruit Growers Express in Jacksonville. He was a former member of Lake Forest Baptist Church in Jacksonville and a member of Moultrie Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Dorethea Lewis, of Elkton; daughters, Carol E. Prescott of Cordova, Tenn., Doretta L. Haspel of Kennesaw, Ga., and Jean Mays of Jacksonville; a son, Clay Lewis Jr. of Jacksonville; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Moultrie Baptist Church, with the Rev. Sandy Colley officiating. Interment with military honors will follow the service at 1:30 p.m. at Jacksonville National Cemetery.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the Alzheimer"s Association, 988 Woodcock Road, Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32803.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record,September 1, 2010)
Sylvia F. Plummer Lewis, age 82, of St. Augustine, died on Dec. 30, 2009, at Flagler Hospital surrounded by her husband and children. Sylvia was born in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and lived in St. Augustine since the age of 3. She worked as a nurse's aide at Flagler Hospital on and off since the 1960s, retiring in 1994. She was a member of Saint Cyprian's Episcopal Church.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Frank Lewis of St. Augustine; son James Plummer of Cheverly, Md.; daughters Eva Brewtom and her husband Hiram of Washington D.C., and Renee Plummer Beltrame of Atlantic Beach, Fl.; 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by son Percy A. Plummer Jr.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, at St. Paul A.M.E. Church with the reverends Ron Rawls and David Allert officiating. A committal service and interment will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
(St Augustine Record, 1/3/2010)