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Shirlene Pace Parker
Aug. 28, 2024
Shirlene Pace Parker, a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the age of 86. She leaves behind a legacy of love, generosity, and cherished memories. Born in Eustis, Florida, Shirlene attended Eustis High School, where she was crowned homecoming queen. Her...
D. Louise Dixon
Aug. 27, 2024
Doris Louise Dixon known to everyone as Louise of Grand Island, Florida passed away on August 27, 2024, at the age of 86. She was born in Preston, Maryland to her parents James and Ida Fluharty on October 15, 1937. Louise has lived in Florida for 35 years. She is a member of St. Thomas Episcopal...
Judy Toshiko Stinson
Aug. 22, 2024
Judy Toshiko Stinson of Deland, Florida passed away on August 22, 2024, at the age of 94. She was born in Himeji Shi, Japan to her parents Seiji and Yuna Konishi on August 16, 1930. Judy moved to Florida in 1991 from Cedar Knolls, New Jersey. She is of the Protestant faith. Judy loved to bowl,...
Grace Brand Foster
Aug. 20, 2024
Grace Brand Foster, a gentle soul, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on August 20, 2024, after a multi-year struggle with Alzheimer’s. Born on March 19, 1940, in LaGrange, Georgia, Grace described her life as ‘charmed’. She departed from this world in Eustis, Florida, leaving a legacy...
John "Jack" Thomas Loretan
Aug. 20, 2024
John Thomas (Jack) Loretan, born May 31,1932 to John and Elsie Loretan, passed on to a heavenly golf course on Tuesday evening, August 20, 2024. Jack was married for 68 years to Eleanor Mary Loretan, who predeceased him. For Eleanor, the love of his life, he spent a summer laboring on a road crew...
Barbara Belcher
Aug. 17, 2024
Barbara Belcher of Fruitland Park, Florida passed away on August 17, 2024, at the age of 90. She was born in Exeter, New Hampshire to her parents Harold and Beatrice Shaw on July 17, 1934. Barbara lived in Florida for 30+ years. She was a member of Eustis Church of Nazarene. During her lifetime...
Tim (Floyd) Howell
Aug. 06, 2024
Floyd Howell, known as Tim to most, passed away on August 6, 2024 at the age of 75. Despite the past 7 years of facing the pure garbage that is Alzheimer’s disease, Tim was ever defiant in not allowing it to rob him of his trademark humor, wit, love of family, and emphatic declaration that “life...
Frederick James Almonte
Aug. 05, 2024
Frederick James Almonte of Leesburg, Florida passed away on Monday August 5, 2024, at the age of 72. He was born in Syracuse, New York to his parents Fred and Carmella Almonte on May 10, 1952. Fred is survived by his loving wife Lourdes of 21 years, son Frederick Jr. (Arwyn) of Clinton, NY;...
Bobby Ray Back
Jul. 26, 2024
Bobby Ray Back of Leesburg, Florida passed away on Friday July 26, 2024, at the age of 77. He was born to his parents John and Mildred Back in Eustis, Florida on November 25, 1946. Bobby was of the Christian faith. He worked in auto parts sales at Ford dealerships. In 1969 he married the love of...
Carol Annette Lynch
Jul. 24, 2024
Carol Annette Lynch, 62, of Deltona, Florida, passed away on July 24, 2024. Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Annette brought joy and love to those around her throughout her life. She moved to Florida in 1962. She met Carl in 1983 and fell in love. They were married in 1987 and have shared 37...
Anastasia Grace Melville
Jul. 19, 2024
Anastasia Grace Melville, our miracle from God, fell asleep in the Lord on Friday, July 19, 2024, at the age of one. Anastasia was born with Down syndrome and a congenital heart defect. She experienced many health challenges during her short life and was so strong and brave. She always had a...
Thomas "Tom" Walter Gayton
Jul. 18, 2024
Thomas "Tom" Walter Gayton “Bronco” of Edgewater, Florida passed away on Thursday July 18, 2024, at the age of 60. He was born to his parents James and Patricia Gayton in Ticonderoga, New York on September 15, 1963. Tom grew up in Crown Point, NY and Southern California. He also called Reno, NV...