Darrell Lee Dentino

Darrell Lee Dentino, 46 yrs old of Orlando Florida, suddenly went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday April 18th.

Darrell was born in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and resided in Greenville South Carolina for most of his childhood. Darrell was the avid golfer and was known by name on all the top golf courses in Orlando. He was a fitness buff in the gym four days a week. He loved football and his Pittsburgh Steelers but most of all Darrell was known for his love and relationship with Jesus Christ. He worked in church as sound engineer also with youth groups and sidewalk ministries. Darrell fiercely loved his family and friends.

He is survived by his parents David L Dentino (Miriam) his mother Deborah L Baker (Thomas) His siblings David L Dentino Junior (Melody) Tallahassee Florida Dawn Doty (John) of South Carolina Derrick Dentino (Stephanie) of South Carolina Daniel Dentino(Ashley) of Anderson South Carolina stepbrother Eric Sanchez of Anderson South Carolina stepbrother Joey Sanchez (MK) of South Carolina numerous nephews and nieces and one great niece ranging in ages from 30 to one month.

The family will not be receiving any flowers or in lieu of contributions, you may make a contribution to your favorite charity.

Family and friends will be receiving at his celebration of life service on Saturday, May 11 at Marathon church 315 Roe Road Greenville, SC 29611

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Mildred Perez Rivera

We would like to take this time to remember Mildred Perez Rivera (Millie, Grandmama Joe, GG, GGma, Gumbi) who passed away on April 8th, 2024 in St. Cloud, Florida. Mildred was born on May 4th, 1949 in New York City, New York to Antonia and Juan Perez.

She grew up with four sisters and a brother: Mary, Miriam, Nancy, Nilda, and Juan Perez Jr. She remained close with her siblings throughout the years. She then married Confessor (Tony) Rivera on February 3rd, 1968. They were married for 55 years until Confessor’s passing on September 19th, 2015.

She helped raise all six of her grandchildren: Jessica, Michael, Marissa, Jonathan, Marc, and Matthew. Because of this, her house felt like a second home to them. Even long after they needed to be looked after, her grandchildren would often visit her, have dinners, or spend the night. Nothing felt quite like snuggling up like “snow bunnies” and watching movies. She was a kind soul with a heart of gold. She was always there with a hug and a warm meal. She loved nothing more than to be surrounded by her loved ones, and her loved ones loved
nothing more than to be around her.

Despite her life struggles, she always had an abundance of love to give to both people and her many pets. No matter how dark and scary the world became, she always felt like a safe harbor from the storms of life. She was a lot of things to a lot of people, but for those who remained close to her, she was everything. She will be irrevocably and unceasingly missed. Her legacy of love, laughter, made-up words, family dinners, and kindness will live on within her family.

Mildred is survived by her siblings (Mary Medina, Nancy Gonzalez, Nilda Perez, Juan Perez Jr.), her children (Anthony Rivera, Jeannette Rivera Alexander), her grandchildren (Jessica Rivera-Bates, Michael Alexander, Marissa Alexander, Jonathan Rivera, Marc Rivera, Matthew Alexander), and her great-grandchildren (Julian, Dominic, Penelope, Theodore Bates).


A celebration of life will be held for Mildred on May 4th, 2024 for her family and friends.

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Edward M. Pelshaw

Edward M. Pelshaw passed away on March 19th, 2024 at the age of 65 after a courageous and long battle with cancer.

He was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest and keeping a positive outlook on life, no matter how hard times will become. 

Ed was a proud Popster to three children: Eric, Nadja and Michelle. Ed was preceded by his mother Barbara and sister Donna.

He is survived by his siblings Richard, Rebecca, Robert, Barbara and Laura. 

Ed spent 20 years as an Army officer, transitioned to a passionate business professional, and then  turned into a relaxed and joyful retiree.

In retirement, he spent his days traveling the world and enjoying the most beautiful beach sunsets the planet has to offer.

His cheerful attitude towards life and comforting smile will be missed, as well as his wise advice that always wound up being correct. 

We know Ed is looking down upon us riding high in heaven on his Harley Davidson, all while giving us energy and warmth in our hearts. 

In order to allow all friends and family to say their goodbyes to Ed, we will be holding a memorial service within the upcoming months. The family will reach out and make upcoming memorial plans known.

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Antonio (Tony) Vito Borotto

Antonio (Tony) Vito Borotto passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, at his home in Orlando, Florida. He was 88 years old. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he resided in New York until moving to Dumont, New Jersey and later Orlando, Florida in his retirement. He was a good man, a man of faith and high integrity. He was a devoted husband, father, and son.

The son of Dominick and Concetta, he attended Brooklyn Technical High School and later New York University College of Engineering, graduating with a Master of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Tony began his diverse career working with aircraft during his Air Force military service, where he was assigned to the Strategic Air Command’s 4060th Air Refueling Wing. He achieved the rank of Aircraft Maintenance Officer (Captain).

After leaving the Air Force, Tony worked as a Specialist Engineer for American Airlines. He then moved to System Development Corporation as a senior systems analyst. He founded Flight Operations Planning Corporation (FLIOP) and was later hired as Director of Administration and Operations for Cybermatics Incorporated. Tony led sales and operations at New York Business Computers based in Manhattan.

Captain Tony’s favorite location was above the clouds. He enjoyed recreational flying and worked as a professional pilot through Teterboro Airport and for Bar Harbor Airways, among others. He taught ground school education in VFR, instrument, commercial pilot instruction, and was accomplished author in aeronautics.

Tony was a passionate New York Yankees fan even when they were not winning. He enjoyed photography and was an avid golfer and built custom-fitted golf clubs for friends and family. Tony was a good friend to many and a great friend to anyone who loved to fly! Even later in life as a “Perched Pelican” as he called himself, he managed to watch the planes from his back porch as a constant reminder of his true love in this life.

Tony met Verna June Boyer, devoted wife of 64 years, in Bangor, Maine, when he was stationed at Dow Air Force Base, and June was in nursing school. They continued to enjoy summers on Long Pond with their children and DownEast friends.

His favorite author was Antoine de Saint-Exupery, who wrote, “It is such a mysterious place, the land of tears.”

Tony will be missed by all who loved him. We will find you beyond the horizon with blue skies forever. He is survived by his wife Verna June Borotto, his daughters Tina Koenig and Donna Borotto, and his son Dominic Borotto, as well as four grandchildren, Alex, Jason, Tyler, and Julia.

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Theodore Edward Zeidler

Theodore Edward Zeidler, 76 passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Orlando, Fl.

Zeidler was born in Le Clair, Iowa June 24,1947 to Dorothy June Woodruff Zeidler and John Edward Zeidler.  He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged.  His love for the Iowa Hawkeyes started at birth.  He continued his interest at the University of Iowa where he wrestled.  He had a long time love and career for John Deere.  He retired from Harvester Works (John Deere) after engineering for them 31 years.  Ted loves any Hawkeye sport and singing karaoke in a crowded bar.

Zeidlers surviving family members include daughters Andrea Napier and Kristen Zgonis.  Ex wife Nancy Zeidler.  Sister Cheryl (Miller) Jackson.  Grandchildren Brett Zeidler, Labrini and Leanna Zgonis.  Niece Kim (Jackson) Pawlowski and nephew Scott Jackson.  Friends and companions Jamie Mott and her daughter Jillian Smith.

In order to honor Teds memory, donations can be made to University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.  You can find sports fans waiving to the children during hawkeye games.

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Theresa Maria Grazette

Theresa Maria Grazette passed away on Saturday, February 10th, 2024 at the age of 51. She was born on the island of Grenada, West Indies, and moved to the US as a young adult, fueled by a desire to further her education and provide a better life for herself and her family. She was an accomplished Occupational Therapist in the Orlando, Florida area who was loved by her patients and admired by her peers. She was a dedicated mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.

Theresa loved the beach, was an avid reader, enjoyed music, and loved to dance. She loved life and lived unapologetically, on her own terms. She will be fondly remembered for her faith in God, her strength, resilience, compassion, and quick witted sense of humor. 

She is survived by her children Kareem Charles, Kevin Charles, and Kendel Charles, and her mother Veronica Francis.

Other relatives and friends include :

Tarlie Francis, Alma Francis, Carlye Francis,  Christine Francis, Natarlie Criswick, Abigail Francis, Chelsea Millien, Semira Francis, William Gronvold, Derrick Anderson, Irene, Ann Francis, Terrence Francis, Antonia Awanchuku, Amonique Awanchuck, Rose Victory, Tom Bedeau, Elizabeth Bedeau, Stephen Bedeau, Johanna Francis, Paul Victory, Paula Victory, Steven Thomas, Dale Hood Vesprey, Richie, Debbie, Antonia Joseph, Mark Bedeau, Linch Bedeau, Jacob Coy, Blossom, Jessie Bedeau, Jayden, Alister, Abriana, Tina, Debora, loyal K9 companion Sadie, relatives and friends in Grenada, St. Thomas, USA and UK. 

Memorial service for Theresa Grazette(Francis)  will take place on Tuesday, February 20th at Compass Pointe Funeral Home, 743 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando FL 32805

Visitation will begin at 2pm with service to follow at 3pm. 

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Taylor Manning Archer

Taylor Manning Archer, of St. Cloud, Florida, passed away Friday, December 8th, 2023. A native of Demopalis, Alabama, Taylor was born November 17th, 1941, to parents Frances Tibbs Archer and Alexander Hamilton Archer III. In 1945, he moved with his family to Oakridge, Tennessee where he was a 1959 graduate of Oakridge High School. After graduating, he began working downrange for NASA at various radar facilities in the Bahamian Islands. Taylor received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration at Jacksonville State University. It was in college that he met his beloved wife, Cecelia Annette Williams of almost 58 years. He enjoyed a long successful career in the aerospace and national defense industries allowing him and his young family to travel and live abroad.

He settled in St. Cloud, FL in 1982 where he poured his heart and soul into his family and extended family and to those closest to him. One of the roles he treasured most was “Geezer”, the name he chose and by which he was lovingly called by his adoring grandchildren. He was a lifelong Bama fan and enjoyed rooting them on at every opportunity.

Taylor is survived by his wife Annette Williams Archer; sister, Frances Anne Archer and brother, Dave (Terri) Tibbs Archer; children Tracy Kathleen Archer, Taylor “Ty” (Laura) Manning Archer Jr., Alison (Steve) Archer Partin; grandchildren; Seth Clyne Partin, Sybil Taylor Partin, Riley Frances Partin, Taylor Manning Archer III, Addison Anne Archer, and Alexandra Marie Parnica. He preceded in death his brother, Alexander (Winifred) (Murielle) Hamilton Archer IIII.

Memorial Services for Taylor were held on February 3rd, 2024, in Dayton, Alabama at the United Methodist Church which was first chartered in 1819 and cherished by past and present generations of the Archer Family. On this day he was laid to rest in his ancestorial Archer Family Cemetery where he joined his parents and more than six generations of family members that had gone before him.

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Christopher (Chris) F. Goeckel

Christopher (Chris) F. Goeckel, 64, of Zellwood, FL, unexpectedly passed away in a tragic bicycling accident on February 3rd, 2024. His death is both shocking and devastating, and it is felt deeply by his family and countless others who loved him.

Chris would say his most important roles in life were that of a husband and a father. He had a deep love for his family.  For those of you that befriended him on Facebook, you know the obvious pride he took in them and the overwhelming love he had for them. He married the love of his life Cynthia (Cindy) Crackel on July 28th, 1985, in Las Vegas, Nevada. And together, Chris and Cindy called East Lansing, Michigan, home, where they raised their two daughters Amy and Alyssa before eventually retiring to Zellwood, Florida, in 2019.

Chris was a lover of the arts and was an active participant of the local theater community in Lansing. Growing up, his daughters were very involved in theater, some of their fondest memories include their dad taking them to all their auditions, rehearsals, and always sitting front row at their performances…unless of course, he was on stage with them.  What started as a way to connect with his children, blossomed into a wonderful passion for him. Chris spent almost two decades acting in various shows at community theaters in the greater Lansing area, playing parts from Frankenstein to a Colonel in M.A.S.H.

Chris was a die-hard Michigan State Fan, putting the three women in his life through school there. Some of Chris’ daughters other fond memories are the times their dad would take them to Michigan State sporting events on campus, and some of their not so fond memories include him screaming at the TV for his beloved Spartans. 

Chris was also a proud retiree. His ultimate life goal was to retire to Zellwood, Florida, to live in his late parents’ home with his beloved wife and he achieved just that. The last few years of his life were spent tending to his beautiful flowers, going on bike rides with his dog, Max, visiting his brother-in-law, Bobby, in Cocoa Beach, and of course, posting photos of events and nature for his friends and community to enjoy.

He was born on July 31st, 1959, to Betty and Fred Goeckel in Buffalo, New York and was one of five children: Carleen, Bob, his late brother Dave, and Sandy. He grew up in Mentor, Ohio, and studied Business and Spanish at Grove City College in Pennsylvania. He spent several months attending Facultad de Filosofía y Letras – Universidad de Valladolid in Spain as a part of his college education. He spent the majority of his career as a Branch Manager at ABF Freight for 35 years. 

Chris  was truly a one of a kind man. He was kind, fair, and had a huge heart. The lessons he would have liked to impart on us all would be to love and be loved, to work hard, play hard, and to always live by the Golden Rule. This world will not be the same without him; without his photos on all of our facebook feeds, his fabulous cooking, and his family’s favorite thing: his infectious laugh. He will be very, very missed.

Services will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Mount Dora, Florida, on February 21st, 2024, at 9am EST followed by a luncheon at 11am EST in their neighborhood at the Zellwood Station Depot. The service will be recorded and posted to the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church’s website, for those who are unable to attend. A Celebration of Life will be held at Reno’s East in East Lansing, Michigan, on February 24th from 3pm-6pm EST. There is an RSVP form to fill out for the Celebration of Life, so the family can notify the restaurant. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Riverwalk Theatre, Good Samaritans of Zellwood Station, or the American Heart Association.

Good Samaritans of Zellwood

Linda Leonard

2122 Nectar Circle

Zellwood, FL 32798

Riverwalk Theatre

In Memory of Chris Goeckel

PO Box 12249 

Lansing, MI 48901

American Heart Association

ahatribute.funraise.org/fundraiser/alyssa-goeckel

Please click the following link to RSVP to the Celebration of Life

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlsq36YeUCKdtDgtswjmDOgFXNgP6xUYUwgPgY775ajY96BA/viewform?usp=sf_link

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Carl Edward Prince

I am sad to announce the passing of my husband, Carl Edward Prince of Kissimmee, FL, known as ‘Eddie’ to most of us. Eddie passed away on February 3rd, 2024 at home after losing his battle with lung cancer. My daughter-in-law Jessica and I were at his bedside when he passed.

He was an employee of FORPAC, LLC in Haines City, Florida. He loved his job, and he thought the world of his co-workers, especially his supervisor Mike Dulin. I want to personally thank Mike and the FORPAC family for everything that they did for Eddie and I during his months of illness. They are a wonderful group of people.

I also want to thank my daughter-in-law Jessica Prince and Eddie’s former wife Natalie Prince for helping me care for Eddie so I could continue to work. I couldn’t have gotten through these past difficult months without them. I also want to thank his cousins Judy and Doris, and his sister June for their financial help and emotional support during his illness. They were a great help and comfort.

All who knew Eddie, knew he could be a very complicated and very stubborn man, but we also knew what a loving, generous, kind, and tender-hearted man he could also be. He was a very strong, independent man who always worked very hard to provide for his family. He was a loving son, father, husband, grandfather, and friend.

Preceded by his father, Carl Lewis Prince, brother, Randy Miller, and brother-in-law Kenneth Adams.

Survived by: Tina Adams Prince – wife, 2 sons – Adam and Lewis Prince, daughter-in-law Jessica Prince, 4 grandchildren – Isabella, Hailey, Bradley, and Edward Prince, Mother – Bobbie Gantt, 2 brothers – William Miller and Kevin Gantt, 2 sisters – June Brannen and Kathy Cronan, Aunt – Lois Comer, 3 cousins – Judy Comer, Doris Thompson, and Clara Purser, Mother-in-law – Nancy Adams, 2 sisters-in-laws – Angela Williams and Deborah Westbrooks, 2 brothers-in-laws, Gary Williams and Gene Westbrooks, Former wife – Natalie Prince, Former mother-in-law Alice Skarp and former sister-in-law Kassandra Skarp.

He is loved and will be greatly missed by us all. Gone too soon but will never be forgotten.

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Alexander H. Archer, IV

Alexander H. Archer IV, 87, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2024, in Orlando, FL, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 7, 1936, in Demopolis, AL, Alex was the son of Alexander H. Archer III and Frances
Rembert Tibbs Archer. Later the family relocated to Oak Ridge, TN where he graduated high school in 1954 and entered the Navy as a submariner. In 1957, he married his high school sweetheart and began his college education at Auburn University, graduating in 1961 with a degree in Chemical Engineering.
Later he earned a Master’s degree at Florida Institute of Technology while working and raising a family.

Alex’s early career involved working with the manufacturing of solid propellant rocket motors before taking a position to work on the Apollo Program in Cape Canaveral. Later he moved on to continue managing various manufacturing plants and completed his career in executive consulting for Aerospace and Defense manufacturing contracts. He was highly respected for his strong leadership, thoughtfulness, and commitment to his work and was fortunate to have enjoyed the opportunity to travel much of the world during his career.

Beyond his career, Alex enjoyed spending time with friends and family primarily in Canada, Florida, and the Northeast. He was known for his intelligence, his ability to carry a debate, his woodworking, and his delicious smoked turkeys and ribs. He also enjoyed golfing and was a dedicated Auburn football fan.


Alex survived by his children, son, Alexander H. Archer V (Andrea Creiger O’Leary), and daughter, Amy Archer; his grandchildren, Drew (Kyla) Archer, Kyle (Lindsay) Archer, Jake (Shauna) Archer, Cassandra (Andy) Shriver, Alison Klebous; his 5 great grandchildren; his step-daughter, Melanie Caron (Dominic
Brassard); step-son, Marc Andre Caron (Marie); and grandchildren, Catherine and Frederique Brassard, and Eve and Mia Caron; and, his brother, Dave Archer, sister, Anne Archer, and his sister-in-law, Annette Williams Archer, along with many nieces and nephews and extended family. He was lucky to have two happy marriages however, he is preceded in death by both of his wives, Winifred Trent Archer and Murielle Roberge Archer, and also by his brother Taylor M. Archer.

A memorial service will be held on March 17 at 3:00 at the United Methodist Church in Dayton, AL. Friends and family are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Tunnels to Towers, a cause that was dear to Alex’s heart.

Donation Link Below:

https://dogood.t2t.org/give/320847/?_gl=1*8bhbi0*_ga*MTczNTk0MjA4MC4xNzA2NjI1NDM1*_ga_KKJBEGGEYM*MTcwNjg4MTQ3OS4yLjEuMTcwNjg4MTUwMy4zNi4wLjA.#!/donation/checkout

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Nancy Philpot

Nancy Philpot , 82 of Orlando Florida passed away on January 1st, 2024 from a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

She was born in Louisville Kentucky on February 10, 1941

Nancy worked and retired form York Risk Insurance Company where she worked as a Receptionist and was fondly referred to as “The Candy Lady”.  

she was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose and she was huge fan of the Florida Gators and The Orlando Magic.  She also enjoyed antiquing and collecting items from occupied Japan

She is survived by:

Children:

Daughter- Beverly Barnette (Brian) Of Orlando Fl

Daughter- Chellani Strausbaugh of St Clair Shores MI

Daughter- Heather Philpot (Lisa) of Rio Rancho NM

Step-Daughter- Tanya Douglas (Martin)- Jacksonville Fl

Grandchildren:

Thomas Barnette, Orlando Fl

Matthew Barnette, Orlando Fl

Ryan Chellani Philpot-Villareal

Derrick Philpot-Villareal

Sister

Eleanor Maples, Alabama

A Service will be held to honor Nancy Philpot and Madeline Waddell (Granny) as they are laid to rest together on Saturday February 10, 2024 at 11:00am at Woodlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park, Ocoee Florida

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Guerlain “Kit” Marie Carmedelle

Guerlain “Kit” Marie Carmedelle passed away peacefully in Orlando, Florida, on December 11, 2023 at the age of 94. She was married to the late Raymond Lee Carmedelle, her beloved husband of 64 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene Henry Beaucoudray and Genevieve Kinler Beaucoudray, and her brother, Eugene H. Beaucoudray, Jr. Guerlain was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, where she was born on December 10, 1929.

Guerlain graduated from Eleanor McMain High School and from Newcomb College with a degree in history. She and Lee raised their four children in New Orleans and later lived in Denver, Colorado and St. Augustine, Florida. Guerlain was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who will be truly missed.

Guerlain is survived by her children, Joan (Rick) Schlottmann, Bruce (Cathy) Carmedelle, Jeannie (Dan) Frey, Paul (Barbara) Carmedelle; her grandchildren, Craig (Shannon) Schlottmann, Dawn (Sean) Reardon, Caitlin (Kelvin) Vuong, Andrew Carmedelle, Alex Carmedelle, Christopher (Chelsea) Frey, Teresa (Dylan) Conner, Catherine Frey, Julia (Emmanuel) Sanchez; and her great grandchildren, Henry and Genevieve Schlottmann, Vivienne Vuong, Margaret and Abigail Conner, and Kendall and Caroline Reardon.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 22, 2024 at 10 a.m., at St. Joseph’s Historic Catholic Church, 4214 Loretto Rd., Jacksonville, Florida. Guerlain will be laid to rest alongside her beloved Lee at the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

Suggested memorial gifts to Cornerstone Hospice at cornerstonehospice.org

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Hilda Milev

Hilda Milev married Chris Milev very young and parted ways. She had two children in her lifetime, Christina Milev and George Milev.

She lived most her life in Maryland then moved to Florida. She enjoyed the sunshine and outdoors Florida brought her and decided to stay. She had a wonderful heart and soul. She was loved by many. She had a sweet and loving nature about her. And she loved her grandchildren. Hilda loved the outdoors. She spend most her days in garden, at the pool or at the beach her favorite place. She was always outdoors and had a free spirit. She came to United States from Peru and is one out of 7 siblings. Her passion was cooking and looking beautiful.

She was very creative with her style. She was a mother to many in her young years she cared for her nieces and nephews. She always had a passion for children, animals and nature. Hilda lived life to the fullest. And she never got upset about anything. She was strong and carefree. Her humor and smile was beautiful. Hilda will be deeply missed! May her soul rest in peace in heaven. Our loving Angel.

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Michael K. Nary

Michael K. Nary, age 59, of Kissimmee, FL; formerly a longtime resident of Tewksbury, MA died suddenly on November 21, 2023.

Born on September 28, 1964 in Lowell, MA, Michael was the beloved son of the late Ann (DesRoches) Nary; cherished grandson of the late Roland & Mary DesRoches; brother to the late Edward A. Nary, Jr.; and son of the late Edward A. Nary, Sr.

Michael is survived by his brothers and sister Kevin L. Nary and his wife, Dee of Venice, FL; Lee D. Nary of Beckley, W. VA Karen L. DesRoches of Wolfeboro, NH; Soulmate Barbara C., of Kissimmee, FL and his beloved cat Bunkie-monkey. Also left behind by are many relatives, friends, and acquaintances he has met during his free-spirit life.

Michael grew up in Tewksbury and was a graduate of Tewksbury High School Class of 1982. Michael was a smart man; there wasn’t anything he couldn’t do when he put his mind to it.

During his life he enjoyed construction projects as a jack-of-trades. He was a talented

cement mason, drywaller, tile setter and carpenter. He had a kind heart and would do anything for anyone in need. When you met him, you would never forget him. His green eyes were the windows to his soul.

He had many interests and one of his favorites was spending time at the family Camp on Goose Pond, Shapleigh, ME every summer where he learned how to water ski while out on his brother Kevin’s boat on Mousam Lake.

In his spare time, Michael enjoyed traveling to numerous destinations with his soulmate, Barbara and made frequent trips to “The Inn at Buzzards Bay” in Bourne, MA as they loved the beautiful area, and enjoyed seafood at their favorite restaurants down at Cape Cod. Michael also enjoyed attending antique car shows and motorcycle rallies. He was a fan of all New England sports. He was an avid golfer and also enjoyed competing in horseshoes, chess, darts, card games, cribbage, pool and ping-pong. He liked telling jokes and making people laugh. He enjoyed cooking and baking his favorite recipes. Michael had a soft spot for animals, especially dogs and cats.

Michael will be remembered as a generous and loving person that cared deeply for his family and friends. He will be missed by all of those who knew him and loved him.

Burial will be private.

May his soul rest in peace in Kissimmee, FL

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Sharon Elizabeth Dye

Our mother has passed. She returned home to her mother and father, her brothers and sister. She was a tremendous lady full of heart, integrity, kindness and intelligence. She loved to live her life for others offering words of encouragement, a helping hand, a needed smile and all the time in the world to listen when you needed an ear.

Sharon Elizabeth Dye was a writer, a teacher, an activist, a friend, a sister, a daughter, an aunt, a cousin, a niece and above all else a mother not only to myself but to anyone in her life who needed a bit of mothering no matter who they were.

I miss her. I know you miss her. We will keep her spirit alive in the stories we tell and the memories we cherish.

Sunrise: 6/14/1952

Sunset: 11/13/2023

With love 

Brian 

Johnathan 

Christopher 

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Frances Marie Palange Vecchio

Frances Marie Palange Vecchio, formerly of Fairmount, New York, passed away peacefully in Orlando, Florida on October 27, 2023 at the age of 96, she was predeceased by her husband Sam Vecchio. 

Frances is survived by her daughters, Susan Vecchio, JoAnn (Doug) Detor, and Mary (Wayne) Stone, three grandsons Michael (Caity) Arton, Christopher (Aurora Ulbing) Arton, Joseph Arton, four great grandchildren, Wyatt, Morgan, Theia, and Elio, several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services at a later date in Syracuse, New York.

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Richard William Wandell

Richard William Wandell, age 70, of Orlando, Florida passed away on October 12,2023 due to complications following a cervical spine procedure. 

Rick was born on April 23,1953 to Richard and Katie Wandell in Binghamton, New York.  After Rick graduated from high school in 1971, he went on to study Music Theory at Broome College. His love of music led him to spend many years
traveling the United States playing many instruments such as the Drums, Guitar,
Bass Guitar and Saxophone.

In 1985, Rick met Janet in Fredericksburg, Virginia while performing a musical concert. Together their love of the arts enabled them to live in perfect harmony. In 1988, Rick found his second home with Truly Nolen Pest Control where he enjoyed working for 35 years and developed many lifelong friendships.Rick was predeceased by his father, Richard Wandell, sister, Denise Kisner and brothers Ronald and Roger Wandell. He is survived by his wife, Janet V. Wandell, two children Mellisa Wandell and L.B. Johnson as well as six grandchildren, Lissette Huey, River Milsapp, Daren Johnson, Rayevyn Schulte, Jeffrey Johnson and Peyton Schulte. He is also survived by his loving mother Katie S. Wandell and brother, Robert Wandell.

Rick’s Memorial will be held at Compass Pointe Funeral Services on Saturday, October 21,2023 at 1:00 p.m.

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Jean May Barnhart

Jean May Barnhart, 93 3/4 years old, left this world, on August 29, 2023, to join her Lord and Savior. She is survived by her children, Mark, David, Bonnie, and Beth, eight grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Charles E. Barnhart.

Jean was an avid health enthusiast, loved playing group bridge, having fun, and spending time with her family. A celebration of Jean’s life will be held with her friends and family.

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Anna Ruth (GiGi) Mullins

Anna Ruth (GiGi) Mullins 61 of Ocoee Florida passed away on the evening of September 6, 2023.  Anna was born in Wichita Kansas on October 9, 1961.  She moved to Orlando Florida in the 1962.  She was retired from Lockheed Martin.  Anna is survived by her daughter Media Lynnette Oakley, grandson Matthew Lawrence Grey and son-in-law Todd Grey, sister Margaret Sue Tennis of South Carolina, Linda Croft of Inverness Florida, Donna Lynn Mullins of Mims Florida, and several nieces and nephews.

Anna is preceded in death by her father George Mullins, mother Margaret Faye Mullins, brother Terry Lee Mullins, brother George Ray Mullins, daughter Christina Ann Oakley, nephew Jacob Eugene Rowe, and brother-in-law Jay Croft as well as several aunts and uncles.

The ones we love remain with us for love itself lives on.  And cherished memories do not fade, because a loved one is gone.  The ones we love can never be more than a thought apart, and as long as there are memories they will live on in the heart.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Victims of Domestic Violence.

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