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Joan Close, Vero Beach

Written by: Admin January 11 2011

Joan Close, of Vero Beach, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach.

She was born in Wales, United Kingdom and had been a resident of Vero Beach since 1971, moving here from Sarasota and Boca Raton. Survivors include her husband W. Jack Close; son Kim Frosell and one grandchild.

Services are private.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach, Florida.

Condolences may be sent through http ://www .seawindsfh .com /obituaries .php

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