Obituaries
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Dorothy Judith Smith
Nov 2, 2014
DOROTHY JUDITH SMITH Fort Pierce, Florida Dorothy Judith Smith, 71, died November 2, 2014, in Vero Beach, Florida. Dorothy was born in Marlton, New Jersey, raised in Delaware and moved to Florida with her family while in Junior High School. She graduated from Dan McCarty High School, Ft. Pierce, FL, where she met her late husband, Carey W. Smith. She...
Gertrude "Trudy" Kenney
Nov 1, 2014
Gertrude “Trudy” Kenney, age 101, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014. Mrs. Kenney was a resident of St. Lucie County for 40 years; she was a member of the Pelican Yacht Club, an avid Bridge player, Artist and Organist. She was also a member of Welcome Wagon International and a member of the Protestant Faith....
Arthur J. Kehres
Oct 31, 2014
Arthur J. Kehres, 87, died October 31, 2014 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Kehres was born in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to Fort Pierce in 1956 coming from Cleveland, Ohio. He was manager for Food Fair/Pantry Pride prior to retiring from Publix after 35 years of dedicated service. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Survivors include his wife of...
Randall Keith"Randy" Butler
Oct 28, 2014
Randall Keith “Randy” Butler, died October 28, 2014 in Port St Lucie, Florida surrounded by family. Mr Butler was born in Detroit, Michigan and moved to Port St Lucie from Texas, 10 years ago to care for his beloved mother. He was a very talented, highly sought after Master plumber who took great pride in his work. Randy was an...
Harry Andrew Anderson
Oct 27, 2014
Harry Andrew Anderson Harry Andrew “Uncle Harry” Anderson, 75, died October 27, 2014 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Anderson was born in Staten Island, New York and moved to Fort Pierce in 1942. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He worked at Coastal Air Services. He loved to off road race and go fishing and riding in the...
John Daniel "Danny" Jenkins
Oct 25, 2014
John Daniel Jenkins John Daniel “Danny” Jenkins, 70, died October 25, 2014 in Vero Beach, Florida. Mr. Jenkins was a lifelong resident of Fort Pierce, Florida. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He worked on the Alaskan Pipeline and at the South Dakota Missile Silos. He was a very sought out after welder in the United States. Survivors...
Elaine Ridgway
Oct 23, 2014
Elaine Ridgway August 28, 1933 – October 23, 2014 Elaine Ridgway of Ft. Pierce passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Thursday, October 23, 2014. A gifted homemaker and devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, Nana and Baba, Elaine loved her dogs, growing roses, shopping and Santa Claus. But, her greatest joy came from being surrounded by her...
Edward Peter Lanigan
Oct 22, 2014
Edward Peter Lanigan Edward Peter Lanigan, 87, died October 22, 2014 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Lanigan was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Fort Pierce in 1980 coming from Wantagh, New York. He retired as Sergeant after 21 years of dedicated service with the New York Police Department. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII....
Shirlee L Griffith
Oct 21, 2014
Shirlee L. Griffith Shirlee L. Griffith, 85, died October 21, 2014 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Shirlee was born in Chicago, IL and moved to Fort Pierce, FL in 1976 coming from Hoffman Estates,IL. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed cross stitching and golfing. She was a volunteer with the Special Olympics and was an avid artist. Survivors include husband of...
Winston Gardner
Oct 21, 2014
Winston Oliver Nataniel Gardner Winston Oliver Nataniel Gardner was affectionately known as Pop, Teddy, Uncle Teddy, and Winnie by his family and friends. He was the fifth child of ten from the loving parents of Mr. Clovis Gardner and Mrs. Ethlin Gardner. Winston was born on October 5, 1936 in Rae Town, a city in Kingston, Jamaica. As a young...
Virginia Burton
Oct 19, 2014
Virginia Burton Virginia Burton, 81, died October 19, 2014 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Virginia was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and moved to Fort Pierce 25 years ago. She was a member of St. Mark’s the Evangelist Catholic Church and enjoyed baking. Survivors include her daughters, Barbara (Don) Fox of Fort Pierce, FL, Mary Burton of Fort Pierce, FL and Elizabeth...
Nic Thompson
Oct 18, 2014
Nicholas Keith Thompson, Age 34, passed away on 10/18/2014 in Winter Haven, FL. He was born on 11/17/1979 in Lakeland, FL. He is survived by a loving family. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Casket Store and Funeral Chapel, Lakeland, Florida. Condolences may be sent to the family...
Eva Richeal Williams
Oct 15, 2014
Eva Richeal Williams Eva Richeal Williams known to most of her friends as Richeal, died October 15, 2014 at the age of 96. Mrs. Williams was born in Altus, Arkansas and moved to Fort Pierce in 1980 coming from Detroit, Michigan. She retired after 28 years from an administrative position at Ford Motor Company in 1980. Richeal was an active...
James Edward Roberts
Oct 15, 2014
James Edward Roberts James Edward Roberts, 92, died October 15, 2014 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Roberts was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts and moved to Fort Pierce 31 years ago coming from New England. He was a Thoroughbred horse trainer, jockey agent and was a family man. Survivors include his daughter, Sylvie Boucher of Fort Pierce, FL and granddaughter, Alexandra...
Paul Anthony Lanza
Oct 14, 2014
Paul Anthony Lanza Paul Anthony Lanza, 88, died October 14, 2014 in Port St. Lucie, FL. Paul was born in Brooklyn, NY to Andrea and Madelena Lanza and moved to Port St. Lucie, FL 10 years ago coming from Deerfield Beach, FL. Mr. Lanza was a veteran of the Army Air Corp, serving during World War II. He was co-...
Philip David Francis Castonguay
Oct 11, 2014
Philip David Francis Castonguay Philip David Francis Castonguay, 67, died October 11, 2014 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Philip was born in Eagle Lake, Maine and moved to Fort Pierce, FL 32 years ago coming from Hamilton Ontario, Canada. He owned Castonguay Roofing. He was a member of the Resurrection Life Church. He enjoyed singing Karaoke, tools and was an avid...
Gail F. Hall
Oct 10, 2014
Gail F. Hall Gail F. Hall, 93, died October 10, 2014 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mrs. Hall was born in Terre Haute, Indiana and moved to Fort Pierce in 1980 coming from Vincennex, Indiana. She was a member of Westside Baptist Church. She was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves and enjoyed singing, music, dancing and traveling. Survivors include...
Carole Ruth De Jong
Oct 8, 2014
Carole Ruth De Jong Carole Ruth De Jong, 76, died October 8, 2014 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mrs. De Jong was born in Passaic County, New Jersey and moved to Fort Pierce in 1996 coming from Wayne, New Jersey. She was a fun loving person who loved people and brought light to whomever she met. Survivors include her husband of...
David D. Vanvalkenburgh
Oct 6, 2014
David D. VanValkenburgh Port St. Lucie, FL David D. VanValkenburgh, 69, died October 6, 2014 in Fort Pierce, Florida. David was born in Greenfield, MA and moved to Port St. Lucie, FL 35 years ago coming from Greenfield, MA. He was an office manager for a pool company. He was a member of the Fort Pierce Elks Lodge, an avid...
Christine Elizabeth Dewitt
Oct 5, 2014
Christine Elizabeth DeWitt Christine Elizabeth DeWitt, 89, died October 5, 2014 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mrs. DeWitt was born in Pekin, North Carolina and moved to Fort Pierce in 1950. She worked for F.W. Woolworth for 25 years. Survivors include her sons, Dave DeWitt of Port St. Lucie, FL and James DeWitt of Fort Pierce, FL; 3 grandchildren; sisters,...