Dec 17, 2024

Marlene Anne Bloomer of Altoona, FL, passed away December 17, 2024. She was born on January 18,1936, to Ethel and Hugh Dalrymple. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Philadelphia, PA, class of 1954. In 1955, Marlene married her childhood neighbor and high school sweetheart, Jack, celebrating 70 years of marriage. She earned her Associates Degree from Broward...

Dec 11, 2024

Joshua James Heath of Beverly Hills, FL, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Josh was born on August 28, 1981 in Orlando, FL. He graduated from Tavares High School in 2000. He was a diesel mechanic by trade, but more importantly, he was a loving father, son and brother.

Josh met Michele in 2001. They built a...

Dec 3, 2024

Barbara Elaine (Adams) Veilleux Marino age 90, passed away December 3, 2024, at The Cove at Tavares Village, Tavares, Florida. She was born on April 21, 1934, in Ashland, Maine the daughter of Charles L. and Fredena A. (Howes) Adams. Her family moved to Fairfield, Maine and later bought a farmhouse on Middle Rd.

She graduated from...

Dec 3, 2024

Nicolette "Nicki" J. Boodey, of Mount Dora, Florida passed on Tuesday December 3rd, 2024, just 4 months shy of her 75th birthday. Seven months prior she was diagnosed with terminal stage four cancer. She made the tough decision to forgo chemotherapy and instead bravely chose to live her best life possible with the time remaining. She felt healthy and...

Nov 30, 2024

Pierrette Pain McCord, 87, of Tavares, Florida passed away 30 November 2024 after a sudden decline in health. Pierrette was born 08 March 1937 in Roman aux Bois, a small farming village in the Vosages department in northeastern France. She was the sixth of eight children born to Albert Nicolas Louis Pain and Louise Blanche Irène Jacques Pain. Her...

Nov 25, 2024

Christopher "Chris" Michael Brooking, age 36, of Eustis, Florida kicked the bucket on November 25, 2024, in Richmond, Virginia. He was born to Patrick Scott Brooking and Lee Ann Gantner on August 12, 1988, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Chris had a sense of humor that flourished throughout his life. Chris was fun-loving and somewhat comical regarding his own...

Nov 22, 2024

Gary L. Ward, 73, of Eustis, Florida, peacefully passed away Friday, November 22, 2024. He was a loyal and devoted husband, father, and PaPa; as well as a mentor to many AFJROTC cadets.

Gary was born on November 3, 1951, in Sylacauga, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his father, Mason Ward;...

Nov 18, 2024

Joan Welch December 23, 1941 – November 18, 2024

Joan Welch, age 82, of Mt. Dora FL., passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, surrounded by family.

She was born on December 23, 1941, in Westfield, NJ., and married Joe Welch on February 3, 1962, in Red Bank NJ. Most of her career...

Nov 17, 2024

DONNA LEE STAVEY

01/01/1936 - 11/17/2024

Donna Lee Stavey, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on November 17, 2024, at the age of 88.

Born on January 1, 1936, in Cooperstown, Pennsylvania, to William and Florence Francisco, Donna was a twin whose sister sadly passed away shortly...

Nov 4, 2024

Gordon "Bud" Dobbs, Jr.

Devoted Husband, Father and Papaw

Gordon "Bud" Lee Dobbs, Jr.,73, passed peacefully on November 4th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Bud was born on October 13th, 1951, in LaGrange, Georgia, to Edna and Gordon Dobbs Sr.  His favorite memory to talk about was of...